The United States Olympics and Paralympic Committee banned transgender from women’s programs citing Donald Trump Order, more sports news

In a comprehensive policy change formed with a recent federal instructions, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has officially prevented transgender women from competing in women’s programs in Olympics and Paralympics.Effective ban on July 21, 2025, President Donald Trump directly stems from the executive order, titled “Keeping Main Out of Women Sports.” The UsopC updated its athlete security policy with a new sub -section with “additional requirements”, referring to both Executive Order and Ted Stevens Olympics and Amateur Games Act.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“The USOPC is committed to protecting opportunities for athletes participating in the game,” said in the policy. “We will continue to cooperate with the stakeholders … to ensure that women have an atmosphere of a fair and safe competition to suit the Executive Order 14201.”In a memorandum, USOPC CEO Sarah Hirsheeland and President Jean Syx told Team USA athletes: “As a federal chartered organization, we have an obligation to follow federal expectations.”

Trump’s executive order issued in February 2025, says that the institution allowing any school or institution to compete in girls’ game will risk losing federal funds. The title for women’s game requires immediate enforcement of single-sex sports teams and locker room, citing IX security.“Our amended policy emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and safe competition environment for women,” USOPC repeated national glory bodies in its message, urging all affiliated organizations to align with new standards.This decision also reflects the change within the NCAA, which recently revised its transgender participation rules to ban women’s competitions at birth at birth.The time of policy changes is important, as Los Angeles 2028 prepares to host the Summer Olympics.