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NCAA Implements Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports Following Executive Order
The NCAA has officially revised its gender eligibility policies, banning all biological males from competing in women’s sports. This decision comes just one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing this contentious issue.
New Policies Announced
On Thursday afternoon, the governing body of college athletics unveiled its updated participation policy for transgender student-athletes. The new guidelines clearly state, “A student-athlete assigned male at birth may not compete on a women’s team.” This pivotal change marks a significant shift in NCAA policy.
Previous Policies and Changes
Prior to this change, a policy established in 2010 permitted biological males to compete in women’s categories, provided they underwent at least one year of testosterone suppression therapy. However, this approach has faced mounting scrutiny, leading to calls for reform.
Trump’s executive order, titled
