Washington D.C.: In a significant move aligning with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced that transgender individuals will be prohibited from competing in women’s sports. The decision stems directly from Executive Order 14201, signed by President Trump in February, titled “Protecting Women’s Sports from … Read more
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Friday reported that previous Los Angeles 2028 CEO. Gene Sykes has been chosen for act as executive of the board. Sykes, who regulated the fruitful bid mission to take the Summer Games back to Los Angeles, will supplant current seat Susanne Lyons. “I’m satisfied to acknowledge this job … Read more
The transgender sports debate exploded this week after FINA voted to restrict the participation of transgender competitors in women’s competitions. USOPC Chair Susanne Lyons says her organization would also leave it up to the IFs and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to develop policies. There are no ideal answers for the transgender game issue, the top … Read more
