«Inclusion and fairness can coexist for all student-athletes, including transgender athletes, at all levels of sport.»
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors says it “firmly” supports transgender athletes and will only hold championships in locations “free of discrimination.” In a statement on Monday, the organization said, “The NCAA Board of Governors firmly and unequivocally supports the opportunity for transgender student-athletes to compete in college sports. This commitment is grounded in our values of inclusion and fair competition.” “The NCAA has a long-standing policy that provides a more inclusive path for transgender participation in college sports,” the statement continued.” The board went on to note that it “requires testosterone suppression treatment for transgender women to compete in women’s sports.” Finally, the NCAA said, “When determining where championships are held, NCAA policy directs that only locations where hosts can commit to providing an environment that is safe, healthy, and free of discrimination should be selected.
