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Quidditch Players Want Name Change To Distance From JK Rowling

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04:16 21 Dec 2021


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The governing body of 'quidditch' in the UK is initiating a name change.

They say it's to distance themselves from author JK Rowling.

The renowned writer has come under fire in recent years for her comments about the trans community.

The UK body joins two US Quidditch leagues in ordering a name change for a fresh look.

The Harry Potter films made Quidditch famous and it's gone from a fictional sport to a real sport.

It's played as a fast-paced contact sport now by more than 450 teams in over 30 countries.

Some of the new names suggested include Quickball, Quidstrike and Quadraball.

Rowling has been critical of many trans-related issues but denies being transphobic.


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