The statement 'Players and coaches assumed to be lesbian may face discrimination' is:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Partially true

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in sport often operates from perceptions as well as realities of identity. When someone is assumed to be lesbian, they can be singled out, harassed, or treated unfairly by teammates, coaches, officials, or institutions because of homophobic or heterosexist attitudes that permeate many sports cultures. The statement captures this pattern: those who are perceived (or assumed) to be lesbian may face discrimination, even if their actual sexual orientation is not known or is different. That makes the claim true, since bias in sport frequently hinges on how others perceive a person’s identity, and discrimination can arise from that perception regardless of the person’s stated orientation.

False would overlook documented experiences of bias; not sure would ignore substantial patterns of discrimination; partially true would imply the issue is limited to some contexts, whereas the broader body of evidence shows the risk persists across many settings when assumptions about lesbian identity are involved.