US collegiate sports organization prohibits transgender athletes from competing in women's events
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The NCAA has commended President Trump for establishing a national standard through an executive order issued this week.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs student athletics in the United States, has implemented a ban on transgender participation in women's competitions. This policy shift aligns with the executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week.
Under the new regulations announced on Thursday, athletes assigned male at birth and female-born trans individuals undergoing hormone therapy are barred from joining women's teams within the NCAA system, which encompasses approximately 1,100 colleges and universities nationwide. However, transgender athletes are still permitted to practice with women's teams, and all athletes can compete on men's teams if they meet general criteria.
Previously, the NCAA allowed biological men who have transitioned to participate in certain women's sports under controversial rules introduced in 2022.
NCAA President Charlie Baker described the updated eligibility standards as “clear, consistent, and uniform,” highlighting a contrast with the earlier “patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions.” He acknowledged Trump for offering a unified national policy on transgender athlete participation.
The executive order signed by the president on Wednesday prohibits trans women from competing in female sports and indicates that the U.S. will strive to enforce this policy in international events taking place on American soil. This initiative is part of Trump’s campaign to roll back policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, which supported various minority groups and have been labeled “woke lunacy” by the new administration.
Swimmer Lia Thomas stands out as a prominent example of a trans athlete who gained advantages under the former NCAA guidelines. After starting her transition in 2019 while a member of the University of Pennsylvania men’s team, her national rankings saw a significant boost after competing as a woman.
In the current week, three of Thomas’s former teammates have filed a lawsuit against multiple entities, including the university and the NCAA, claiming psychological harm linked to their experiences of sharing a team. According to Fox News, the plaintiffs assert that they encountered discrimination due to institutions promoting a pro-trans ideology to the detriment of female students.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
The National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs student athletics in the United States, has implemented a ban on transgender participation in women's competitions. This policy shift aligns with the executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week.
Under the new regulations announced on Thursday, athletes assigned male at birth and female-born trans individuals undergoing hormone therapy are barred from joining women's teams within the NCAA system, which encompasses approximately 1,100 colleges and universities nationwide. However, transgender athletes are still permitted to practice with women's teams, and all athletes can compete on men's teams if they meet general criteria.
Previously, the NCAA allowed biological men who have transitioned to participate in certain women's sports under controversial rules introduced in 2022.
NCAA President Charlie Baker described the updated eligibility standards as “clear, consistent, and uniform,” highlighting a contrast with the earlier “patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions.” He acknowledged Trump for offering a unified national policy on transgender athlete participation.
The executive order signed by the president on Wednesday prohibits trans women from competing in female sports and indicates that the U.S. will strive to enforce this policy in international events taking place on American soil. This initiative is part of Trump’s campaign to roll back policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, which supported various minority groups and have been labeled “woke lunacy” by the new administration.
Swimmer Lia Thomas stands out as a prominent example of a trans athlete who gained advantages under the former NCAA guidelines. After starting her transition in 2019 while a member of the University of Pennsylvania men’s team, her national rankings saw a significant boost after competing as a woman.
In the current week, three of Thomas’s former teammates have filed a lawsuit against multiple entities, including the university and the NCAA, claiming psychological harm linked to their experiences of sharing a team. According to Fox News, the plaintiffs assert that they encountered discrimination due to institutions promoting a pro-trans ideology to the detriment of female students.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
