Transgender athletes are prohibited from competing in women’s Olympic sports by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
USOPC Excludes Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has decided to exclude transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, following an executive order by President Donald Trump. This policy change was announced on Monday after the USOPC updated its “Athlete Safety Policy” and informed national governing bodies about the […]
US Olympic Committee prohibits men from participating in women’s sports
Changes in US Olympic Committee Policy Ahead of 2028 Olympics Significant changes are on the horizon for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees as they prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Recently, the committee revealed updates to its Athlete Safety Policy Guidance, indicating a commitment to adhere to one of President Donald […]
Frisbee team in Colorado gives up its name to support the growth of women’s soccer.
Colorado Summit Transitions to NWSL The Colorado Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) has made quite a remarkable gesture. Denver has officially been awarded an expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). During the naming process, which involved over 50,000 fans, the team settled on “Colorado Summit,” indicating a smooth transition from one sport to […]
Men in the US can no longer compete in women’s events at the Olympics.
USOPC Changes Eligibility Rules for Women’s Categories On Tuesday, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a significant policy shift: individuals who identify as women but were assigned male at birth will no longer be eligible to compete in the women’s categories for Team USA. This change means that male-identifying athletes are barred from […]
Fencing organization updates transgender policy following debates about women’s competitions
USOPC to Follow Trump’s Executive Order on Sports Inclusion The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has stated its intention to adhere to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding “excluding men from women’s sports.” This information was detailed on the USOPC Transgender Eligibility Policy page, which referenced the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy effective from July […]
USA Fencing revises transgender policy in light of debates surrounding women’s competitions
USA Fencing Updates Gender Eligibility Policy USA Fencing has revised its gender eligibility policy, allowing biological men to compete in women’s events after facing extensive criticism over the past few months. The organization announced that its policy now states that “Athletes who are female gender, provided all other entry criteria are met,” can compete in […]
This HBCU conference continues to aim for women’s flag football to become a varsity sport.
Durham, North Carolina – Established in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) holds the distinction of being the oldest athletics conference among Black colleges and universities. Recently, the CIAA gathered its teams at a hotel in the North Carolina Research Triangle for Media Day, which was an occasion to preview the upcoming football season […]
Mo’ne Davis auditioning for a women’s professional baseball league
Former Little League sensation Mo’ne Davis is making a return to baseball. The 24-year-old will take part in a new women’s professional baseball league at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, from August 22-25. She’ll be testing her skills as a pitcher, at second base, shortstop, and center field. After stepping away in 2020, she feels […]
Runner Files Lawsuit Against Princeton for Preventing Participation in Women’s Race
Transgender Runner Sues Princeton University On May 3, transgender runner Sadie Schreiner initiated a lawsuit against Princeton University after being barred from participating in the women’s race. According to the lawsuit, the university informed Schreiner that he would not be able to compete in the women’s 200-meter event at the Larry Ellis Invitational. Schreiner was […]
Transgender runner files lawsuit against Princeton for excluding her from women’s competition
A transgender runner, Sadishreiner, is taking legal action against Princeton University, claiming that the institution excluded athletes from a girls’ race held on May 3. According to the lawsuit, Schreiner aimed to compete in a women’s 200-meter sprint at the Larry Ellis Invitational, which included 141 participants not affiliated with any college or club. However, […]