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Starting September 1, Alberta’s new rules bar transgender athletes aged 12 and up who are residents from competing in women’s sports within the province, sparking heated debate. While out-of-province athletes are still allowed to compete, officials say they lack jurisdiction over them. Supporters like athlete Hannah Pilling welcome the move, hoping it expands, while transgender athlete Hadley says it creates a hostile environment. The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, though relieved the ban doesn’t extend to outsiders, notes transgender athletes haven’t been a problem in their events. Enforcement will rely on proving sex at birth, raising privacy concerns, and advocacy groups warn of potential humiliation. The government is also exploring coed divisions to address the issue.

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