USA Fencing has acknowledged a forthcoming federal investigation into an incident that occurred at one of its events where a women’s fencer was punished for refusing to face a transgender competitor.

A female fencer who was disqualified from a tournament for refusing to fight a trans opponent ripped into the culture of the sport that has made her fear similar situations for several years.

Dinah Yukich and her attorneys filed a lawsuit Oct. 10 after USA Fencing said it is following President Donald Trump's executive order. Daniela Porcelli / ISI Photos A transgender fencer is suing USA ...

USA Fencing said on Thursday its decision to disqualify a female fencer from a recent event in Maryland after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent was in line with rules established ...