NCAA Updates Policy After Trump's Trans Sports Order

The NCAA has updated its sports participation policy to restrict competition in women's sports to athletes assigned female at birth, following an executive order from President Donald Trump. This policy change, effective immediately, prohibits transgender women from competing in women's sports, allowing only biological females to participate. The executive order enforces Title IX based on birth-assigned gender and threatens to withhold federal funding from non-compliant institutions. Supporters argue this restores fairness in women's sports, while critics claim it discriminates against transgender athletes. Riley Gaines, a former collegiate swimmer, expressed relief at the policy change, viewing it as a victory for women's sports. This move aligns the NCAA with similar policies from other sports organizations, despite acknowledging the small number of transgender athletes affected.