Anti-trans author J.K. Rowling has now clashed with Valentina Petrillo, a visually impaired transgender Paralympian. Petrillo, who competed in the T12 200m and 400m races at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, was the first openly transgender Paralympian. She faced significant backlash, including from Rowling, who labeled her a "out and proud cheat" on Twitter. Petrillo expressed her shock at the negativity, revealing, "It was a surprise because I'm not used to this. I don't know how to handle it." She criticized Rowling for focusing on her use of the female toilet, stating that Rowling “is only concerned about the fact that I use the female toilet," but she "doesn't know anything about me." #Queer Up Sports