I think the sports stuff is kinda okay (same reasons as shira and arlenefan), but it's still sad. I doubt it was only because of the physical advantages, I actually think it was mostly just to discourage trans people and make them lie to themselves that they 'aren't trans'.
Don't let the government change what you believe and what you are, ever. You are who you are, and nobody can force you to be someone else. :)