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Trump derides US skier Hunter Hess over mixed feelings about 2026 Olympics
politics19 days ago

Trump derides US skier Hunter Hess over mixed feelings about 2026 Olympics

Former President Donald Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social for saying representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics brings mixed emotions amid domestic tensions. Hess said wearing the flag doesn’t mean he represents everything happening in the US, but rather his friends and family and what he believes is good about the country. The remarks drew GOP backlash, while other athletes faced online abuse and used the moment to emphasize values like diversity and resilience; the USOPC pledged to protect athletes and remove threats.

USOPC to Enforce Trump’s Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Sports
sports7 months ago

USOPC to Enforce Trump’s Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Sports

The USOPC has updated its policies to align with a federal order, now barring transgender women from women's competitions, which may impact USA Ultimate's inclusive policies, though it currently allows transgender women to compete in the women's division. The situation highlights ongoing shifts in sports policies regarding transgender athletes, with organizations like USA Fencing and NCAA also adjusting their rules.

U.S. Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports
world7 months ago

U.S. Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has updated its policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning transgender women from competing in women's sports, implying that transgender women will no longer be eligible for women's divisions, though the policy does not explicitly mention transgender individuals. The impact on future Olympic participation remains unclear, and no openly transgender athlete has yet won an Olympic medal.

"US Awarded 2022 Olympics Figure Skating Gold Medals Amid Valieva Doping Scandal"
sports2 years ago

"US Awarded 2022 Olympics Figure Skating Gold Medals Amid Valieva Doping Scandal"

The US will receive the gold medal in the 2022 Olympic team figure skating competition following the suspension and disqualification of Russia’s Kamila Valieva. The International Olympic Committee will work with the International Skating Union to establish the definitive results of the competition and organize a dignified Olympic medal ceremony for the athletes. This decision comes after Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, leading to the cancellation of the original medal ceremony and throwing the results into disarray.