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Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to consolidate its ban on biological males participating in women’s sports in a letter released Monday.
The IOC is set to adopt a new policy that would ban transgender female athletes from competing against biological women, according to multiple reports. The policy would supposedly cover people with differences in sexual development (DSD).
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Senator John Cornyn. R-Texas, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“Reports indicate that the working group is moving towards a complete ban on biological males competing in women’s events, but this decision is not yet confirmed,” Cornyn wrote in a letter to IOC President Kirsty Coventry. “I urge the IOC to quickly adopt a clear and decisive policy that protects fair and safe competition for women and prohibits biological males from competing in women’s categories.”
Cornyn stressed the need for a resolution to ensure the integrity of women’s sports as the 2026 Winter Olympics and the 2028 Summer Olympics approach.
“With the Winter Games fast approaching in February and preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles well underway, timely action is essential,” Cornyn added. “As the IOC continues its deliberations, this issue has become a global political concern and a matter of sporting integrity.
Kirsty Coventry laughs during a press conference after being elected the new IOC president during the 144th session of the International Olympic Committee in Costa Navarino, western Greece, Thursday March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanasis Stavrakis)
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“In the United States, President Trump honored his steadfast commitment to women and girls by issuing Executive Order 1420: Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports. Her action reaffirmed the long-held belief that women’s sports should be preserved for biological females.
“I applaud your commitment to resolving this issue and respectfully urge the International Olympic Committee to finalize the ban on biological males from participating in women’s sports without delay. Thank you for your attention and dedication to protecting women’s athletics.”
The new policy is expected to be announced in February, just before the Winter Olympics.
Coventry called to “protect” the women’s category in June and received “massive support” from IOC members to do the same.
“We understand that there will be differences depending on the sport… but it was very clear from members that we need to protect the women’s category, first and foremost to ensure fairness,” Coventry said at the time.
A general view of the Olympic rings in front of the Olympia delle Tofane ski slope during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games – 1 year before the event on February 06, 2025 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. (Francesco Scacianoce/Getty Images)
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“But we need to do it with a scientific approach and including international federations who have already done a lot of work in this area.”
