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NCAA bans trans women from women's sports in reversal of 15-year policy


Published on 2025-02-07 07:05:31 - MSN
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  • The largest college sports governing body in the country made the change following President Trump's executive order banning trans girls from girls' school sports.

The NCAA has introduced a new policy that prohibits transgender women from participating in women's sports, marking a significant reversal from its previous stance established over 15 years ago. This decision comes in response to ongoing debates and legal challenges regarding the fairness of transgender athletes competing in sports aligned with their gender identity. The policy change aims to ensure competitive equity, focusing on the physical advantages that transgender women might retain from male puberty, despite hormone therapy. This shift has sparked a range of reactions, with some advocating for the protection of women's sports integrity, while others criticize the move as discriminatory against transgender athletes. The NCAA's decision reflects broader national discussions on transgender rights and sports governance.

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