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Staley’s response, which came less than a week after she notably said, "If you don't believe in God, something's wrong with you," was criticized by numerous prominent pundits and activists on social media.

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."

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

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