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Riley Gaines Slams NCAA's Transgender Policy for Loopholes

2/23/2025

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Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines has taken a stand against the NCAA's new transgender athlete policy, labeling it riddled with "loopholes." Despite the policy's intent to protect female athletes by limiting competitions to those assigned female at birth, Gaines insists it still permits men to join women's teams. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shares her concerns, amplifying the debate.

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Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines has taken a stand against the NCAA's new transgender athlete policy, labeling it riddled with "loopholes." Despite the policy's intent to protect female athletes by limiting competitions to those assigned female at birth, Gaines insists it still permits men to join women's teams. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shares her concerns, amplifying the debate.