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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC’s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to end what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

Pastor Paula White waits to US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

TV personality Phil McGraw (L) and Cardinal Timothy Dolan (R) wait to hear US President Donald Trump speak at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.

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President Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at DC?s Museum of the Bible

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, USA, 08 September 2025. Trump spoke about religion in schools, limiting transgender surgeries, and his administration’s attempt to what he termed the woke agenda.