Trump Bans Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bans transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports across the United States.

The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” was signed on Wednesday. Trump said the action was necessary to protect female athletes and end what he called *“the war on women’s sports.” He also announced that the U.S. Department of Education would be responsible for enforcing the new rules in schools across the country.

“If you let men take over women’s sports teams or invade your locker rooms, you will be investigated for violations of Title IX and risk your federal funding,” Trump stated. The order could also impact international events, including the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles,* as it applies to competitions organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the U.S.

LGBTQ+ rights advocates have criticized the decision, calling it another attack on their community. Trump previously sparked controversy during his inauguration speech when he declared that there are only two sexes: male and female, a statement that many considered discriminatory toward transgender individuals.

The debate over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports has intensified in recent years. Some major sporting organizations have already imposed restrictions:

– World Athletics banned athletes who had experienced male puberty from female competitions in 2023.

– The International Swimming Federation (FINA) ruled in 2022 that transgender women who transitioned after age 12 could not compete in female events.

– The World Boxing Council (WBC), the International Chess Federation, and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) have also introduced similar policies.

However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) still follows more flexible guidelines for transgender athletes in women’s sports.

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