Barkley Reiterates Opposition to Men in Women’s Sports

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has unequivocally stated his opposition to biological males competing in women's sports, calling supporters of such inclusion 'stupid' and asserting that his view will not change. While he affirms support for the gay and transgender communities, Barkley insists biological males should not compete against women and labels his position as non-negotiable. He expressed concern over medical treatments for transgender youth, recommending that such decisions be delayed until adulthood. Barkley's remarks come after political actions such as President Donald Trump's executive order banning biological males from women's sports and NCAA policy changes. The discussion was sparked by reports of Nike funding research on transgender youth and sports, though Barkley did not comment directly on the study. Barkley maintains that his stance is grounded in common sense despite ongoing national debates.