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CIF changes eligibility criteria for state championships following Trump’s federal funding threat

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) revised eligibility rules for the 2025 state track and field championships after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding if transgender athletes were allowed in women’s sports. The new policy opens up spots for female athletes excluded due to transgender participation while maintaining inclusion. Governor Gavin Newsom supported the CIF's decision, which comes amid ongoing debates over fairness in gender-specific sports.