Niagara Leader

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker urging him to change the NCAA's policies to ban biological men from participating in women's sports. A coalition of Representatives also joined Tenney in this call for action.

In the letter, Congresswoman Tenney emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness in women's sports, stating, "We must protect the opportunity for women and girls to compete and succeed in athletics fairly." She expressed concern over the NCAA's current stance, contrasting it with the recent decision by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to prohibit biological men from women's sports.

"While I applaud the NAIA's recent decision to ban biological men from women's sports, I am deeply disturbed that the NCAA is ignoring the facts and failing to do the same," added Congresswoman Tenney.

The issue of biological men competing in women's sports has sparked controversy, with prominent figures like University of South Carolina women's basketball coach, Dawn Staley, voicing support for such participation. However, critics argue that allowing biological men to compete in women's sports not only poses safety risks but also undermines the protections established by Title IX.

Congresswoman Tenney stressed the significance of upholding the legacy of Title IX protections, stating, "Women fought hard to earn the critical protections of Title IX, and we must continue to protect these opportunities for generations to come." She reiterated her commitment to safeguarding the future of women's sports and ensuring a level playing field for all female athletes.

The full text of the letter can be accessed for further details on the call to action regarding the participation of biological men in women's sports.