The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) updated its policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning transgender women from women's sports. The revised policy, omitting the term 'transgender,' states the USOPC will adhere to the order to ensure fair competition. USOPC leaders cited their federal charter and obligation to uphold federal guidelines. While the impact on the 2028 Olympics remains unclear, the decision aligns with the Ted Stevens Act and requires national governing bodies to adopt similar changes. The issue of transgender athletes in sports remains highly divisive, despite limited numbers of transgender athletes at the elite level.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.