Tennessee House Republicans unanimously called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to reverse its controversial decision to allow trans-identifying males in women’s sports.
The new letter signed by all 75 House Republicans was sent on the first day of the NCAA’s annual convention, which takes place in Nashville.
“The hard work of female athletes is now in serious jeopardy. The NCAA’s 2010 rule change allowing men who decide to be women and displace real women in competitive sports has had devastating consequences,” read the letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker.
The NCAA oversees more than 500,000 college athletes at about 1,100 schools.
The letter outlines several concerns with trans-identifying males in women’s sports, including the physical safety of female athletes, lost victories, and lack of privacy in women’s locker rooms.
“Forcing women to…
