On Thursday, the NCAA revised its policy on transgender athletes, limiting participation in women's sports to those assigned female at birth. This decision aligns with an executive order signed by President Trump, which emphasizes that federal entities may withhold funding unless they comply with a definition of 'sex' based on birth assignment. NCAA President Charlie Baker noted the need for uniform eligibility standards amid inconsistent state laws. This policy change is immediately effective and responds to advocacy from athletes like former swimmer Riley Gaines, who seeks to protect women's sports rights.
We strongly believe that clear, consistent, and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today's student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions.
I can't even begin to tell you how vindicating it feels knowing no girl will ever have to experience what my teammates and I did.
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