Majority of Americans Oppose Transgender Athletes Competing in Chosen Gender Category, Poll Finds

Americans are becoming less supportive of transgender athletes playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.
A new Gallup poll found 69% of Americans believe transgender athletes should only play on teams that match their biological gender at birth.
Support for transgender athletes competing in their chosen gender category has dropped even among those who know a transgender person, according to the poll.
Republicans and independents were more likely to oppose transgender athletes playing on teams of their gender identity compared to Democrats, though support dropped in all groups.
The poll results suggest laws restricting transgender athletes to teams matching their biological gender at birth align with public opinion in the U.S.