NCAA Bans Transgender Women from Competing in Women’s Sports

The decision aligns with President Trump’s executive order and establishes a national standard for collegiate athletics.

The NCAA updated its policy to restrict participation in women’s sports to athletes assigned female at birth, effective immediately.
This change follows President Donald Trump’s executive order threatening to withhold federal funding from schools allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
The NCAA stated the rule aims to create uniform eligibility standards across states, citing fairness and clarity for student-athletes.
Critics, including LGBTQ advocacy groups, argue the policy is discriminatory and further marginalizes transgender athletes.
Supporters, including some former athletes, claim the decision protects competitive fairness and opportunities for cisgender women in sports.