NCAA Stands Firm on Trans Athlete Rules | Denver News

NCAA President Charlie Baker stands firm on the organization’s national eligibility rules for transgender athletes, rejecting state-level bans despite recent court rulings. Adopted during the Trump administration, the NCAA’s policy excludes athletes recorded as male at birth or on testosterone therapy from women’s teams — while men’s teams remain unrestricted. With fewer than ten openly transgender collegiate athletes, the issue remains fiercely debated, pitting concerns over fair competition against fears of exclusion. For now, the NCAA is doubling down on its established national standard, ignoring state-level legal shifts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d426f2dfa9314e6b