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Quidditch is being renamed due to the JK Rowling controversy (Time Out)

The Harry Potter sport of Quidditch is being renamed 'Quadball', following JK Rowling's comments against trans rights. The sport of Quidditch became a ...

The new name, Quadball, refers to the number of positions in the sport (four – a seeker, keeper, chaser and beater) and the number of balls (four – the snitch, a quaffle and two bludgers). However, the name of the game has been changed from Quidditch to Quadball, in the wake of copyright issues and to distance the sport from Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s comments on trans rights. The Harry Potter sport of Quidditch is being renamed ‘Quadball’, following JK Rowling’s comments against trans rights.

Harry Potter: Quidditch renamed to Quadball over JK Rowling link (BBC News)

League bosses say the move is designed to "distance" the sport from Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

"I enjoyed it because of the community and the sport itself, which I got a lot of value from." Tom says he was "fervent fan" of Harry Potter as a child and the books "left an impact", but he says he didn't enjoy the sport just because of its association with Harry Potter. Tom Fiske started playing the game in Exeter in 2015 and feels the name change to Quadball is "absolutely the right next step when it comes to the development of the sport". The "bombastic imagery when it comes to saying you play Quidditch" leaves an impression on people, Tom says, and the name change will lose that aspect of the game. Governing body QuidditchUK (QUK) said it was "happy" with the change and described it as a "symbolically and practically significant". The International Quidditch Association (IQA) and Major League Quidditch (MLQ) said the writer coming "under scrutiny for her anti-trans positions" and a desire to grow the sport commercially were factors in the decision.

JK Rowling faces fury of 'real-life Quidditch' group renaming her ... (Daily Express)

REAL-LIFE Quidditch, based on the game featured in Harry Potter, is being renamed to quadball to 'distance themselves from the works' of JK Rowling.

It comes following a series of comments from the author that sparked fury with fans and even some cast members. The league also said it was a “game-changer” and “we are looking forward to making the most of it”. US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch vowed to conduct surveys to find a new name for the sport at the end of last year.

Quidditch changes its name to Quadball after JK Rowling's alleged ... (Euronews)

Real-life quidditch - based on the magical game featured in the Harry Potter franchise - is being renamed quadball by the sport's governing bodies. But why?

Radcliffe released a statement on the Trevor Project's website addressing Rowling's stance, writing, "Transgender women are women. Here are several of Rowling's tweets which have triggered strong public backlash and debate: The strong backlash comes as a result of several public statements and tweets made by Rowling, suggesting her alliance to TERFism - trans-exclusionary radical feminism.

Quidditch changing name to distance itself from Rowling (RTE.ie)

The sport of Quidditch is to change its name in a move that is set to "distance" the sport from Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

This is an important moment in our sport's history, and I personally am thrilled to be a part of it." The sport of Quidditch is to change its name in a move that is set to "distance" the sport from Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Late last year, US Quidditch (USQ) and Major League Quidditch (MLQ) announced they would carry out a series of surveys to find a new name for the sport, after Ms Rowling attracted criticism for her views on gender identity.

Dermot O'Leary baffled as JK Rowling's Harry Potter game Quidditch ... (Metro)

Dermot O'Leary thinks cancel culture is being taken to a 'whole new level' as the Harry Potter game Quidditch is renamed to 'Quadball'.

Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?’ sparking backlash from fans, members of the Harry Potter cast, and highlighting a debate on cancel culture. Rowling tweeted: ‘”People who menstruate”. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. I don’t think she’s said anything transphobic.’ What is going on?!’ It is a game changer and we are looking to make the most of it.’ Dermot O’Leary actually thinks cancel culture is being taken to a ‘whole new level’ after hearing that the famous Harry Potter game Quidditch is being renamed to ‘Quadball’.

Quidditch changes name: what did JK Rowling say, why real life ... (NationalWorld)

This is everything you need to know. Why has Quidditch rebranded as Quadball? Late last year, US Quidditch (USQ) and Major League Quidditch (MLQ) announced they ...

She tweeted the article and wrote: “”People who menstruate.” I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. - Two beaters, who are tasked with disrupting the opposing team by throwing bludgers (dodgeballs) at opposing players. “It seems awkward right now to say “people who menstruate” but this is just like changing other biased language. Clue, an app designed to track menstrual cycles, also responded to her tweet, writing: “Hi @jk_rowling, using non-gendered language is about moving beyond the idea that woman = uterus. At the time, Rowling tweeted: “Dress however you please. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”