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'Nothing is changing' | Central Texas women's rugby team reacts to executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports


Published on 2025-02-10 14:45:26 - MSN
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  • A Central Texas women's rugby team says it plans to remain inclusive of all athletes -including those who are transgender- after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

The Central Texas Women's Rugby team has expressed disappointment over an executive order by Texas Governor Greg Abbott that bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports at Texas colleges. The team, which has included transgender athletes, views the order as discriminatory and believes it contradicts the inclusive spirit of rugby. Team members argue that rugby is a sport that values diversity and that transgender athletes have not posed any competitive disadvantage. They are concerned about the potential exclusion of transgender athletes from sports, which they see as a vital part of community and personal development. The team's reaction highlights a broader debate on transgender rights in sports, emphasizing the sport's role in fostering inclusivity and support for all athletes.

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