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Trump Vows to Ban Men from Women's Events at 2028 LA Olympics

President Donald Trump has declared the United States will not permit men to compete in women's sporting events at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He cited an executive order recognizing only male and female genders as the basis for this policy. The announcement comes as detailed schedules for the LA28 Games have been released, with the event set to be the largest Olympics ever. LA28's CEO encouraged fans to begin planning for the Games, with ticket registration opening in January 2026.

Key Points: Trump: No Men in Women's Sports at 2028 Olympics

  • Trump's executive order on two genders
  • Policy for international US-hosted events
  • 2028 LA Olympics details announced
  • Ticket registration opens in 2026
  • Opening ceremony set for July 14, 2028
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"Will not allow men to compete against women in 2028 Olympics:" Donald Trump

Donald Trump says US will not allow men to compete against women at the 2028 LA Olympics, citing his two-gender executive order.

"We have put the world on notice that America will not allow men to compete against women in the 2028 Olympics. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 13

President Donald Trump said that the United States will not allow men to compete in women's sporting events at the 2028 Summer Olympics, reiterating his administration's position on gender policy in sports.

Speaking about the issue, the US President said he had signed an executive order stating that the government recognises only two genders and emphasised that the policy would apply to international competitions hosted by the United States.

"I'm also keeping the men out of women's sports. I signed an executive order declaring that there are only two genders, male and female. Complicated, isn't it?... We have put the world on notice that America will not allow men to compete against women in the 2028 Olympics," Trump said.

In November 2025, the detailed schedule for the competitions in Los Angeles across various sports was unveiled on Wednesday, with the first medal event set to be the Triathlon.

The LA Olympics, starting with the Opening Ceremony on July 14 and concluding with a closing ceremony on July 30, are set to be the biggest ever, featuring 51 sports across 49 competitions in 18 zones spanning Los Angeles and Oklahoma City.

"With Olympic ticket registration opening in January of 2026, now is the time to start planning what events you want to attend, which sports are coming to your neighbourhood and the moments of history you don't want to miss," said LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover as quoted by Olympics.com.

"Athletes and fans from around the world now have what they need to plan an unforgettable Olympic experience," he added.

The Olympic Opening Ceremony will take place on Day 0, July 14, 2028, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, and the Closing Ceremony will take place on Day 16, July 30, 2028, at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally, someone is talking about protecting women's sports! Female athletes in India work just as hard. Allowing biological males to compete takes away their chance at medals and scholarships. It's about basic fairness. Hope other nations follow this lead.
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Aman W
As an Indian, I feel this is an internal matter for the US as the host nation. The Olympics should be about unity, not this culture war. Let's hope our Indian athletes, both men and women, can focus on their training without getting dragged into this politics.
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Sarah B
The executive order declaring "only two genders" is concerning and ignores the reality of intersex people. Sports bodies like the IOC have guidelines. A blanket ban seems more political than about protecting athletes. We need nuance, not soundbites.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see this from Trump. In India, we have our own challenges with sports administration, but the principle is clear: competition must be fair. If there's a physical advantage, it needs to be addressed. But the solution shouldn't be to humiliate anyone. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
My daughter is a state-level swimmer. This issue matters to us. We want her to compete on a level playing field. I support measures that ensure that. Hope Indian sports authorities are watching and thinking about our own policies.

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