The NCAA has implemented a significant policy change regarding transgender athlete participation, restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth only. This decision follows President Trump's executive order aiming to curb transgender participation in girls' and women's sports, influencing federal funding for non-compliant entities. NCAA President Charlie Baker highlighted the need for a standardized policy to avoid inconsistencies across various states and legal frameworks, stating this new order provides much-needed clarity for student-athletes. The change is effective immediately and impacts all colleges affiliated with the NCAA.
The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes, limiting women's sports to athletes assigned female at birth; a response to President Trump's executive order.
NCAA President Charlie Baker emphasized the need for consistent eligibility standards that serve student-athletes in light of conflicting state laws.
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