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Female athletes hold demonstration outside NCAA conference over transgender sports policies


Published on 2025-01-16 06:25:19 - WTVF
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  • Female athletes hold demonstration outside NCAA conference over transgender sports policies. Outside of that, some athletes are holding demonstrations hoping it will bring change.

The article from NewsChannel5 reports on a demonstration held by female athletes and their supporters outside the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Texas, on January 12, 2023. The protest was aimed at the NCAA's transgender sports policies, which the demonstrators argue disadvantage biological female athletes by allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. The event was organized by the Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS), with participants including former collegiate athletes and coaches. They expressed concerns over fairness, safety, and the potential loss of opportunities for female athletes due to these policies. The demonstration featured speeches and signs, with some athletes sharing personal experiences of competing against transgender athletes. The NCAA has not yet responded to the demonstration, but the issue has sparked a broader debate on transgender inclusion in sports.

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