The NCAA was called upon Monday to follow the NAIA after the organization for small colleges and universities banned trans athletes from competing in women’s sports.
The NCAA was called upon to follow the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) after the collegiate organization for small colleges and universities banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.
The NAIA said its decision was rooted in „fair and safe competition for all student-athletes“ and that „Title IX ensures there are separate and equal opportunities for female athletes.“ The organization said only athletes whose biological sex is female may participate in „NAIA-sponsored female sports.“ The policy goes into effect on Aug. 1.
As the NAIA changed its transgender participation policy, the NCAA was called upon to do the same. The organization is currently facing a lawsuit from former athletes over its policy.
The NCAA’s transgender policies came under fire during the 2021-22 swim season as Lia Thomas became a prominent figure in the sport.
