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USOPC Declines Transgender Policy as Visa Assurances Secured for LA28

The committee reaffirms its stance to defer eligibility decisions to sports federations while obtaining federal commitments on athlete and entourage visa access.

IOC Vice President and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair Nicole Hoevertsz gives an interview after a press conference held by the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
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Overview

  • The USOPC confirmed it will not establish a transgender athlete eligibility policy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, leaving decisions to international federations and national governing bodies.
  • President Trump’s Executive Order 14201, barring transgender women from women’s sports, could conflict with the LA28 host contract requiring access for all qualified athletes.
  • The White House and State Department provided significant reassurances that visa access for athletes and entourages will be protected, despite earlier concerns about potential travel restrictions for 41 countries.
  • USOPC leadership did not raise transgender-specific visa concerns during recent discussions with federal officials, focusing instead on broader logistical assurances.
  • Preparations for LA28 continue, with over $1 billion secured in sponsorship deals and finalized venues such as Dodger Stadium for baseball and Trestles Beach for surfing.