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World Aquatics to Launch Open Category for Trans Swimmers

World Aquatics to Launch Open Category for Trans Swimmers

In a speech, Al-Musallam explained the organization has "protected the rights of our female athletes by creating an enclosure policy that has become the template which many other international [federations] are following." He hopes the "enclosure policy" would protect "fair competition for our female athletes."

World Boxing Council Bars Transgender Women from Competing Against Biological Females

World Boxing Council Bars Transgender Women from Competing Against Biological Females

The World Boxing Council, an international boxing organization, issued a new policy requiring athletes to only compete against members of their own biological sex.

South Dakota Becomes 10th State to Ban Trans Athletes from Competing in Female Sports

South Dakota Becomes 10th State to Ban Trans Athletes from Competing in Female Sports

This week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a law barring trans athletes from competing in girls and women's sports, making South Dakota the 10th state in the U.S. to do so.

Megan Rapinoe Speaks out against New Olympic Rules Banning Political Statements: 'We Will Not Be Silenced'

Megan Rapinoe Speaks out against New Olympic Rules Banning Political Statements: 'We Will Not Be Silenced'

Megan Rapinoe is speaking out after the International Olympic Committee announced never Olympic regulations banning athletes from making political statements during completion.