Sharron Davies urges Starmer to ban trans athletes from women's sports

Following Donald Trump's signing of an executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports, British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies has publicly urged UK Labour leader Keir Starmer to implement similar measures in the UK. Davies expressed concerns that current sports policies prioritize transgender inclusion over the rights and safety of female athletes, risking the future of women's sports. In her posts on social media, she emphasized the importance of biology in sports and argued that allowing transgender athletes in female categories undermines fairness. Trump's directive, which threatens federal funding for non-compliant schools, has intensified the ongoing debate around transgender participation in athletics. As UK sports organizations like England Hockey and UK Athletics begin to adopt similar restrictions, Davies's call for action highlights a growing movement for change in sports policy. The conversation reflects broader global tensions regarding gender and inclusion in competitive sports.