?What the F*** Is Happening Here?: USA Swimming Faces Backlash From Fans Over Roster Announcement for World Aquatics Championship 2024

The new roster for the upcoming Doha 2024 Swimming Championship is finally out. Fans were eagerly waiting for many months for the release. Along with fans, athletes were waiting for a much-awaited showdown to have a clash with top athletes and US eyeing victory. However, the fresh final roster release for the championships sparks equal backlash from fans as excitement. The new announcement has triggered discontent, particularly due to the stark gender imbalance among the 18 selected athletes. Fans have chimed in to express their frustration.

The outcry resonated strongly, shedding light on the sport’s challenges in achieving gender equity. As the swimming community grapples with these concerns, the anticipation for the championship is tainted by the disappointment of unmet expectations in roster diversity.?

Roster making waves, with a big twist

A few hours ago, the US released a fresh list of eighteen professional swimmers for the World Aquatics Swimming Championship 2024 via Twitter. But the list has only 5 women. This news has shattered swimming fans. Awaiting enthusiasts for women athletes can no longer catch them live in upcoming years. The women’s roster names and number of participants have made fans furious. Out of them, added the comment claiming the roaster is almost vague. The fan commented on X, “Doha Roster Drop What the f*** is happening here”.

In men, the names are Jack Aikins, Michael AndrewHunter Armstrong, Shaine Casas, Charlie Clark, Nic Fink, Carson Foster, Matt King, David Johnston, Luke Hobson, Zach Harting, Will Gallant, and Jake Foster. The women’s numbers stopped at 5: Claire Weinstein, Katie Grimes, Piper Enge, Kate Douglass, and Claire Curzan. The account named ‘Caro!!’ isn?t the only fan who has come up with an outraged reaction. The list is long, with various words mentioning that they will not be coming to watch it live.

Fans’ reactions breaking the internet

The reaction post has received pretty good impressions and reverts from other fans globally. Here are the reactions. One fan added a revert to the reaction Caro added. It reads,?

Another, puzzled and concerned, added,

A third fan, resorting to humor and frustration, shared,

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Expressing solidarity, another supporter shared a video instead,

With a touch of disappointment, someone empathized,

In a nutshell, the reactions of swimming enthusiasts have left the world in utter shock, dismay, and concern regarding the Women’s Team USA roster. The outcry underscores the love and passion for sports by fans. It has raised important speculation about representation and the decision-making process of major sporting events.

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