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NBC News reports:
The NCAA Board of Governors released a statement Monday that it will not host championships in places that discriminate against transgender athletes.
“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 statement read in part.
A spokesperson said the NCAA has not made decisions about specific championships at this point in time but is monitoring the situation.
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“Inclusion & fairness can coexist for all student-athletes, including #transgender athletes, at all levels of sport.”
Thank @NCAA for standing up for the inclusion of #trans athletes. We look forward to continuing to work with you to #LetKidsPlay. https://t.co/mpMXHFw8WY
— NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights (@NCLRights) April 12, 2021
NCAA warns Texas lawmakers set to debate transgender sports bill: We’re watching https://t.co/wR7bENlDiv
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) April 12, 2021
NCAA message to states considering and passing anti-trans bills: Don’t do it. “@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.” https://t.co/fLZiVf0jiz
— GLAAD (@glaad) April 12, 2021