Griffith Statement on IOC Ban of Male Athletes in Women’s Sports
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s competitions at the Olympics. These new rules will apply beginning at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This latest action by the IOC will ensure level playing fields prevail in future Olympic competitions. Women athletes are finally being protected!
“As the supporter of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, I call on Democrats in the House and Senate to take a stand for fairness, integrity and the truth. Men should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports.”
BACKGROUND
Congressman Griffith serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In the 118th Congress, he helped lead the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in the panel’s efforts to push the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to take actions to root out cheating. For a hearing on this topic, Chairman Griffith invited U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt to testify.
In 2025, Congressman Griffith supported the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.
March 27, 2026 @ 6:36 am
Such an important issue for his constituents! Fully addresses healthcare, the cost of gas and home heating, and the number of people begging for food online daily. Thank you congressman for your diligent efforts to address important issues in your district. Every mother struggling to feed her child appreciates them.
March 27, 2026 @ 8:55 am
Agreed! Excellent work, Congressman. Finally your constituents can rest more easily at night knowing that their cost of living woes will soon be over. Your laser-like focus on our most important concerns is truly impressive. Well done!
March 27, 2026 @ 10:59 am
In case it is not clear, my comment above is dripping with sarcasm. The Republicans in Congress, including our congressman, and in the White House (yes, they have complete control) have done absolutely nothing to improve our lives. They have made everything worse. Meanwhile, they and their billionaire buddies are doing great. Cashing in on insider trading and grifting us, normal tax paying citizens. If you still support this republican regime, please open your eyes. Get informed. Seek out facts and truth! Why are they all getting richer, while we are all struggling more and more?
March 27, 2026 @ 2:39 pm
Thank you! To someone who has two granddaughters this means a lot to me and I’m grateful. Now if we can keep boys out of bathrooms and locker rooms in school we as parents and grandparents have done our jobs!
March 28, 2026 @ 7:29 pm
3 daughters here—none are Olympian athletes. This action affects extremely few people. I’m much more concerned about the congressman thinking he has any right to make decisions regarding my daughters’ (and your grandchildren’s) reproductive health. And the lack of concern regarding the cost of living, illegal wars, etc. The Republican Party is out of control.