Trending Now - Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Critique Ioc's Women's Sports Policy

WHO:

Fox News - Sue Bird, Basketball Hall of Famer

Fox News Sports - Megan Rapinoe, Ex-U.S. soccer star

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - The IOC blocked transgender athletes from all women's sports after announcing mandatory sex testing under new rules in a landmark decision made in 2026.

NY Post - Megan Rapinoe stated that the IOC's policy is "just trying to whittle it down to a certain type of woman."

Fox News - Sue Bird criticized the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports, describing it as "fearmongering."

Fox News Sports - Megan Rapinoe condemned the IOC's new policy aimed at protecting women's Olympic events and preventing males from competing against females.

WHY:

Fox News - Sue Bird stated that the IOC's policy is not about protection but rather rooted in "fearmongering."

Fox News Sports - Megan Rapinoe rejected the notion that the IOC's policy is based in science.

(UPDATED April 6, 2026 01:19 UTC)

The International Olympic Committee has made a landmark decision by blocking transgender athletes from competing in all women's sports. This ruling comes after the announcement of mandatory sex testing under new rules, which were revealed on Monday. The decision has sparked significant discussion within the sports community and beyond.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 21:05 UTC)

On Tuesday, Megan Rapinoe criticized the International Olympic Committee's policy, claiming it aims to "whittle it down to a certain type of woman." Her comments were reported by the New York Post at 19:11 UTC. Rapinoe's statement highlights ongoing discussions about gender and inclusivity in sports.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 19:11 UTC)

Sue Bird, the Basketball Hall of Famer, has criticized the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports, calling it "fearmongering." Meanwhile, ex-U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe has condemned the same policy, which aims to protect women's Olympic events by preventing males from competing against females. Both athletes argue that the policy is not grounded in science or genuine protection.