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Female Athletes Demand Nike Stand Up for Women's Rights

5/15/2025

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Female athletes are voicing their frustration with Nike over its position on biological males in women's sports. Riley Gaines passionately called on the brand to "just do it" and stand up for women's rights. Many athletes joined her, expressing fears about the future of women's sports and criticizing Nike's inaction amid backlash over a contentious study on transgender youth, which the company has now halted.

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Female athletes are voicing their frustration with Nike over its position on biological males in women's sports. Riley Gaines passionately called on the brand to "just do it" and stand up for women's rights. Many athletes joined her, expressing fears about the future of women's sports and criticizing Nike's inaction amid backlash over a contentious study on transgender youth, which the company has now halted.