In an interview with Fox News Channel, former University of Kentucky NCAA swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler expressed her support for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for its recent decision to ban trans women from competing against women in its sponsored sporting events. Wheeler commended the NAIA for taking the "bold first move" and praised the organization's president and CEO, Jim Carr, for leading with real leadership.

Wheeler, who is among 16 current and former college athletes involved in a lawsuit against the NCAA, University System of Georgia, and several Georgia colleges, accused them of Title IX violations and violating the rights to bodily privacy by allowing trans women to compete against women. She highlighted the harm caused to female college athletes over the past two years and emphasized that the inclusion of biological men in women's sports is neither inclusive nor fair.

The NAIA's new policy stipulates that only athletes who are biological females and have not undergone hormone therapy may compete against women in NAIA events. As the governing body for collegiate sports in smaller schools across the nation, the NAIA's decision has put pressure on the NCAA and other sports bodies to revisit their own policies. Wheeler criticized the NCAA for its lack of thorough research on the subject and urged them to prioritize the rights and safety of female athletes.

While discussing the potential impact of NAIA's move, Wheeler expressed her hope that other sports organizations would follow suit. She emphasized that the differences between men and women, especially in sports, are widely recognized by the majority, independent of political affiliations. She also predicted that the NCAA would be forced to address the issue and adhere to Title IX regulations, given the growing frustration among the public.

Wheeler concluded by expressing her encouragement regarding the NAIA's new policy and her belief that it would lead to further positive changes in the sports world. She emphasized the importance of one organization taking the right path, ultimately paving the way for others to do the same.

The NAIA's decision has undoubtedly sparked a national conversation about fairness in women's sports and the inclusion of transgender athletes, putting the NCAA under scrutiny. As the discussions continue, the pressure on the NCAA to reevaluate its policies grows, and the call for upholding Title IX becomes increasingly vocal.