The federation that oversees high school sports in California is changing a rule for girls’ track and field eligibility as President Donald Trump rages against the state allowing a boy to compete against female athletes.
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced on Tuesday that any female student who lost out on qualifying for the state track and field championships because she was forced to compete against a male athlete will be invited to the upcoming event. The CIF said it decided “last weekend” to test out a new “pilot entry process.” While giving some female athletes a spot in the state finals, the rule change does not bar male athletes from competing against them at the championships this weekend.
“The CIF values all of our student-athletes and we will continue to uphold our mission of providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and…
