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NCAA bans transgender women from sports a day after Donald Trump's executive order


Published on 2025-02-07 04:05:13 - cnbctv18
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  • The policy change came one day after Trump signed an executive order attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports, a directive that supporters said would restore fairness but critics contend infringes on the rights of a tiny minority of athletes.

The NCAA has introduced a new policy that prohibits transgender women from participating in women's sports, aligning with an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump aimed at ensuring fairness in women's athletics. This decision was made public just a day after Trump's order, which sought to prevent transgender athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity. The policy change has sparked a significant debate on the balance between inclusivity and competitive equity in sports. Critics argue that the ban could be discriminatory and overlook the complexities of gender identity, while supporters believe it protects the integrity of women's sports by addressing perceived physical advantages transgender women might have. This move by the NCAA reflects a broader national conversation on transgender rights and sports governance.

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