US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the centre of his election campaign 2024.
According to a White House document on the upcoming executive order obtained by ABC News, dubbed &ldquo;No Men in Women&rsquo;s Sports&rdquo;, the order will change how the administration interprets Title IX, a civil rights law that addresses sex discrimination at schools that receive federal funding, including in athletics.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cocaine-not-worse-than-whisky-colombian-president-challenges-us-ties-8693815">Cocaine &lsquo;not worse than whisky&rsquo;: Colombian president challenges US ties</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">What have people to say?</h2>
Deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist May Mailman told ABC News, "We want to take actions to affirmatively protect women's sports." She said that the executive order is designed to further overturn Biden-era policies that required schools and athletic organisations to treat gender identity and sex as equivalent.
She noted that a court ruling determined such requirements were not necessary and that the president's executive order would explicitly ban them.
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said in a statement on Tuesday that Trump's executive order will lead to increased discrimination and harassment.
Also read | <a href="Everything%20to%20know%20about%20shooter%20behind%20Swedish&rsquo;s%20deadliest%20mass%20shooting">Everything to know about shooter behind Swedish&rsquo;s deadliest mass shooting</a>
"This order could expose young people to harassment and discrimination, emboldening people to question the gender of kids who don't fit a narrow view of how they're supposed to dress or look," Robinson said. "Participating in sports is about learning the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. And for so many students, sports are about finding somewhere to belong. We should want that for all kids&mdash;not partisan policies that make life harder for them."
<h2 dir="ltr">What else changes will the order make?</h2>
The executive order is set to make significant changes to various policies. The Secretary of State will be pushing for changes within the International Olympic Committee to maintain single-sex competitions.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trumps-patronising-reply-to-afghan-reporters-accent-netizens-raise-eyebrows-8693167">Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;patronising&rsquo; reply to Afghan reporter&rsquo;s accent raises netizens&rsquo; eyebrows</a>
Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security will review visa policies to prevent transgender women from identifying as female, which would allow them to compete in women's sports.&nbsp;
Private sporting bodies will also be required to attend an in-person White House meeting, where they will hear accounts from female athletes firsthand.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: President Trump is set to sign an executive order today, enforcing a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, a key promise from his campaign agenda.

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order today banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the centre of his election campaign 2024. According to a White House document on the upcoming executive order obtained by ABC News, dubbed “No Men in Women’s Sports”, the order will change how the administration interprets Title IX, a civil rights law that addresses sex discrimination at schools that receive federal funding, including in athletics. Also read | Cocaine ‘not worse than whisky’: Colombian president challenges US ties What have people to say? Deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist May Mailman told ABC News, "We want to take actions to affirmatively protect women's sports." She said that the executive order is designed to further overturn Biden-era policies that required schools and athletic organisations to treat gender identity and sex as equivalent. She noted that a court ruling determined such requirements were not necessary and that the president's executive order would explicitly ban them. Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said in a statement on Tuesday that Trump's executive order will lead to increased discrimination and harassment. Also read | Everything to know about shooter behind Swedish’s deadliest mass shooting "This order could expose young people to harassment and discrimination, emboldening people to question the gender of kids who don't fit a narrow view of how they're supposed to dress or look," Robinson said. "Participating in sports is about learning the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. And for so many students, sports are about finding somewhere to belong. We should want that for all kids—not partisan policies that make life harder for them." What else changes will the order make? The executive order is set to make significant changes to various policies. The Secretary of State will be pushing for changes within the International Olympic Committee to maintain single-sex competitions. Also read | Trump’s ‘patronising’ reply to Afghan reporter’s accent raises netizens’ eyebrows Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security will review visa policies to prevent transgender women from identifying as female, which would allow them to compete in women's sports. Private sporting bodies will also be required to attend an in-person White House meeting, where they will hear accounts from female athletes firsthand. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from female sports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a measure prohibiting transgender females from participating in female sports in schools into law on Monday.

According to The Texas Tribune, transgender student-athletes in Texas will be barred from participating in K-12 school sports teams that match their gender identification.

Student-athletes competing in interscholastic contests will be required to participate on sports teams that correspond to the sex recorded on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth under House Bill 25.

It was drafted by state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, and is due to take effect on January 18, according to The Texas Tribune.

The bill goes beyond the University Interscholastic League's current guidelines, which control school athletics in Texas.

The gender of a student is established by their birth certificate under current UIL standards.

However, UIL acknowledges lawfully updated birth certificates in which a person's sex has been altered to match their gender identification.

Swanson expressed her delight at Abbott's decision to sign HB 25 into law in a statement.

Swanson has said that the measure aims to promote fair competition in girls' sports while also upholding Title IX, a federal rule against sex-based discrimination in education.&nbsp;

During a committee hearing, Swanson stated, "It's so very, very vital that we safeguard all that women have earned in the previous 50 years." 
 
Meanwhile, the Equal rights advocacy organisations, on the other hand, have slammed the law as discriminatory.

The Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ rights, stated that it will continue to fight for the community.

It previously said that such measures will be challenged in court.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs HB 25 banning trans youth from participating in sports alongside their peers. 
 
They are now the 10th state to pass such a law. 
 
We will not stop fighting to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetKidsPlay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetKidsPlay</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TXLege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TXLege</a>
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HRC/status/1452754640714469376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Heartbreaking. Our trans youth in Texas - and everywhere - deserve to be loved and cherished, and to play the sports that bring them joy. We will never stop fighting to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetKidsPlay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetKidsPlay</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TxLege?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TxLege</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/brad_stuver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brad_stuver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ADunkin23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ADunkin23</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AnneLiebs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnneLiebs</a> <a href="https://t.co/2FkdpSQEZ8">https://t.co/2FkdpSQEZ8</a>
— Athlete Ally (@AthleteAlly) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleteAlly/status/1452782278845865990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

According to The Texas Tribune, supporters of transgender Texans argue that the debate is harmful not just to transgender youngsters, but also to cisgender girls and women who may not follow precisely conventional standards.

Nine states have approved laws prohibiting transgender youth participation in sports this year, according to the Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention and crisis intervention group for LGBTQ children.

Legal battles have already erupted in two of those states, Florida and West Virginia.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a measure prohibiting transgender females from participating in female sports in schools into law on Monday. According to The Texas Tribune, transgender student-athletes in Texas will be barred from participating in K-12 school sports teams that match their gender identification.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a measure prohibiting transgender females from participating in female sports in schools into law on Monday. According to The Texas Tribune, transgender student-athletes in Texas will be barred from participating in K-12 school sports teams that match their gender identification. Student-athletes competing in interscholastic contests will be required to participate on sports teams that correspond to the sex recorded on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth under House Bill 25. It was drafted by state Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, and is due to take effect on January 18, according to The Texas Tribune. The bill goes beyond the University Interscholastic League's current guidelines, which control school athletics in Texas. The gender of a student is established by their birth certificate under current UIL standards. However, UIL acknowledges lawfully updated birth certificates in which a person's sex has been altered to match their gender identification. Swanson expressed her delight at Abbott's decision to sign HB 25 into law in a statement. Swanson has said that the measure aims to promote fair competition in girls' sports while also upholding Title IX, a federal rule against sex-based discrimination in education. During a committee hearing, Swanson stated, "It's so very, very vital that we safeguard all that women have earned in the previous 50 years." Meanwhile, the Equal rights advocacy organisations, on the other hand, have slammed the law as discriminatory. The Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ rights, stated that it will continue to fight for the community. It previously said that such measures will be challenged in court. BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs HB 25 banning trans youth from participating in sports alongside their peers. They are now the 10th state to pass such a law. We will not stop fighting to #LetKidsPlay. #TXLege — Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) October 25, 2021 × Heartbreaking. Our trans youth in Texas - and everywhere - deserve to be loved and cherished, and to play the sports that bring them joy. We will never stop fighting to #LetKidsPlay. #TxLege @brad_stuver @ADunkin23 @AnneLiebs https://t.co/2FkdpSQEZ8 — Athlete Ally (@AthleteAlly) October 25, 2021 × According to The Texas Tribune, supporters of transgender Texans argue that the debate is harmful not just to transgender youngsters, but also to cisgender girls and women who may not follow precisely conventional standards. Nine states have approved laws prohibiting transgender youth participation in sports this year, according to the Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention and crisis intervention group for LGBTQ children. Legal battles have already erupted in two of those states, Florida and West Virginia. (With inputs from agencies)

Texas bans transgender girls from participating in female sports in schools

female-sports

Female Sports, News on Female Sports, stories on Female Sports, articles on Female Sports, Female Sports stories at Wion, Female Sports news, Female Sports latest news