In addition, discrimination and stereotypes would be prevented if we open the sports industry to more individuals like transgender and disabled athletes. With co-ed sports, there would not only be boys and girls participating but, as they get older there will be transgender and disabled athletes participating. The power of co-ed sports would allow this to occur because both genders would come together to make this come true and make them feel welcomed and comfortable with their surroundings. In today's society, the Paralympics are designed for disabled athletes to participate in. "Oscar Pistorius, a runner from South Africa who was born without bones in his lower legs and so runs on prosthetic "legs," does not have an advantage over able-bodied
