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Virginia High School League will keep current policy on transgender athlete participation


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 19:45 GMT by Richmond   Print publication without navigation

  • In a statement to the Richmond Times-Dispatch the VHSL said it will keep its current policy, as it is in compliance with Virginia law.

The article from Richmond.com discusses the participation of transgender athletes in high school sports, focusing on a transgender girl who competed in the Virginia State High School League (VSHL) championships. It highlights the ongoing debate and policy changes regarding transgender athletes in sports, mentioning the NCAA's evolving policies and former President Trump's administration's attempt to ban transgender athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity. The piece also touches on the broader implications of these policies, including the balance between fairness, inclusion, and competitive equity in sports. It notes that while some states have passed laws restricting transgender athletes, others, like Virginia, have more inclusive policies, leading to varied experiences and outcomes for transgender athletes across the U.S.

Read the Full Richmond Article at:
[ https://richmond.com/sports/high-school/transgender-athlete-vshl-ncaa-trump-policy/article_23820b1c-e4da-11ef-8240-93a926f58797.html ]

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