Overview

• Charles Barkley reiterated his stance that men should not compete in women’s sports, calling supporters of the idea 'stupid' and stating he will not change his position.
• Barkley emphasized his support for the gay and transgender communities but maintained that fairness in sports requires separating male and female competitions.
• He cautioned against medical interventions for minors, arguing that children are not fully developed and should not face life-altering decisions at a young age.
• Reports suggest Nike funded a study on transgender youth athletes, focusing on the effects of puberty blockers to enable fair competition, but the company has yet to address these allegations.
• The debate over transgender athletes and medical treatments for minors continues to intensify, with public pressure mounting on Nike to clarify its role in the rumored research.