Athletes know that stepping onto the court is like stepping into battle. Whether you’re playing volleyball, basketball, or any other sport, you’re donning your jersey like a suit of armor and taking the field ready to win.

But for female athletes across the country, winning that battle has become more difficult—and dangerous—than ever before.

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Why? Because their opponents aren’t just stronger, faster, or more skilled—they’re men competing in women’s sports.

Take the Wyoming Cowgirls volleyball team, for example. They recently faced an unimaginable choice: forfeit their matches against San Jose State University (SJSU) or risk injury from a volleyball being spiked at 80 mph by a male player.

The Cowgirls didn’t hesitate. They chose to protect their safety and the integrity of women’s sports over the desire to win at all costs. In doing so, they set an important example for us all. They weren’t just taking a stand for their team; they were taking a stand for female athletes everywhere.

The NCAA and Mountain West Fail Women Athletes

Unfortunately, Wyoming’s brave decision wasn’t an isolated incident. The University of Wyoming, along with three other Mountain West schools—Utah State, Boise State, and Nevada—also chose to forfeit games against SJSU after the school allowed a male player to compete on their women’s team.

The Mountain West Conference and the NCAA, both governing bodies that are supposed to protect athletes, have failed women by allowing such mismatched competitions to happen.

These organizations didn’t just let the situation slide—they enabled it, creating a precedent that could threaten the safety and opportunities of future female athletes.

But why did this happen? It’s part of a broader pattern of policies that many claim are “progressive” but are, in fact, deeply regressive when it comes to protecting the rights of women.

Under the Biden administration, we saw a push for “woke” policies that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over fairness. These policies often undermine the very protections women fought for decades to secure.

For example, the NCAA allowed male swimmer Lia Thomas to compete in the women’s 500-yard freestyle event, erasing opportunities for women to truly compete on a level playing field.

The Fight for Title IX and Women’s Sports Rights

As National Girls and Women in Sports Day approaches on February 5, we’re reminded of the long history of struggle that led to the protections women now have in sports.

Title IX, passed in 1972, was a landmark law that provided equal opportunities for women in sports. It was a victory for fairness and equality, allowing women to compete and thrive in athletics—without fear of being overshadowed by unfair competition.

But now, decades later, the very protections Title IX offered are under threat. The policies being championed by some political leaders and organizations in the name of “progress” are actually rolling back the rights women worked so hard to secure.

Forcing women to compete against men in their own leagues is not only a disservice to female athletes—it’s a betrayal of the women’s rights movement. It’s a blatant form of sex-based discrimination that has no place in our society.

As we look ahead to the 2024 election, it’s clear that the American people are tired of these extreme leftist policies. In 2024, Americans voted for change, rejecting the chaos caused by sky-high inflation, out-of-control illegal immigration, and overreaching social policies.

President Trump, in particular, made a bold promise to protect women’s sports, and that’s something that resonates with women and girls all over the country. Thanks to the leadership of Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and 28 other Republican senators, we’re now seeing real progress with the introduction of the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.”

The Road Ahead: Protecting Women’s Sports for the Next Generation

This bill aims to reaffirm Title IX protections for female athletes, ensuring that gender is defined by biology, not by how someone chooses to identify.

In other words, it ensures that only women biologically born female will be allowed to compete in women’s sports. With Republicans now controlling both the House and Senate, we have a real opportunity to push this bill forward and finally put an end to the woke policies that have been creeping into sports and undermining fairness.

As we fight for this vital legislation, it’s important to remember why it matters. It matters because of the little girls who are dreaming big every day.

The girls who look up to female athletes as role models and aspire to someday compete on the same playing field. They deserve a fair shot—just like their male counterparts.

Title IX changed the game for women and girls in sports, but in recent years, that progress has been in jeopardy. If we don’t act now, we risk going backwards. Women fought for decades to secure their place in sports, and now it’s our turn to protect it.

So, let’s stand together, raise our voices, and ensure that the next generation of female athletes can compete on a level playing field.

The “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” is a critical step toward securing that future. Let’s make sure Congress knows that we stand with women and girls across the nation—and we’ll keep fighting until fairness is restored to the world of sports.

Conclusion

This blog post discusses the challenges women are currently facing in sports, especially with the increasing number of men competing in women’s leagues.

It emphasizes the importance of preserving Title IX protections and advocates for the passage of the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.” Through this legislation, the fight to protect women’s sports is a fight to safeguard the dreams of young girls everywhere.