US Olympic committee bans trans women from women's events
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – The USOPC mandates national sports bodies to comply with Trump’s executive order, banning transgender women from women’s sports to ensure fairness and safety, affecting all U.S. Olympic athletes.
- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has updated its policies to comply with Executive Order 14201, barring transgender women from competing in women's sports, as stated by CEO Sarah Hirshland and President Gene Sykes.
- Executive Order 14201, issued by President Donald Trump, threatens to rescind federal funding for organizations allowing transgender women in women's sports, noted in the updated policy.
- The updated policy emphasizes 'fair and safe competition environments for women' and requires national governing bodies to align their policies accordingly.
- Transgender athletes, particularly those assigned male at birth, face increased scrutiny as policies change across various organizations.
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