The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee updated its Athlete Safety Policy to comply with Executive Order 14201, effectively banning transgender women from competing in women's sports during the Olympics. The 27-page document emphasizes the collaboration with stakeholders to foster a fair and safe competition environment for women. The USOPC stated the obligation to meet federal expectations and highlighted that national governing bodies must adjust their policies accordingly. The update mirrors changes made by the NCAA earlier this year, showcasing a broader movement following Trump's executive order which restricts competitors in women's sports to those assigned female at birth.
The updated "Athlete Safety Policy" by the USOPC bans transgender women from competing in women's sports in the Olympics to ensure a fair competition environment for women.
USOPC president Gene Sykes emphasized the importance of complying with federal expectations to ensure fair and safe competition environments for women.
The USOPC's updated policy requires national governing bodies to align their policies accordingly, following Trump's executive order on women's sports.
The executive order signed by Trump, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," aims to restrict competitors in women's sports to those assigned female at birth.
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