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Quidditch changes its name to Quadball after JK Rowling's alleged anti-trans comments

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Quidditch changes its name to Quadball after JK Rowling's alleged anti-trans comments

Quidditch changes its name to Quadball after JK Rowling's alleged anti-trans comments

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?


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