By Foster Nicholas | Sports Editor
Following an executive order signed by the Trump Administration, the NCAA Board of Governors voted to open men’s sports to all eligible student-athletes and restrict the women’s category to only student-athletes assigned female at birth. The NCAA announced Thursday that the policy is effective immediately and applies to all student-athletes regardless of previous eligibility rules.
The updated participation policy states that schools are “directed to foster welcoming environments on all campuses.” The initiative aims to promote collegiate athletic cultures that include people of all genders while following the restrictions in President Donald Trump’s executive order.