Pakistan, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has formally banned transgender athletes from its women's sports teams following a high-profile case involving swimmer Lia Thomas. This move comes after a federal investigation found the university violated Title IX by allowing Thomas-a transgender woman-to compete in female events during the 2021-2022 season.

The US Department of Education stated that UPenn's actions had infringed upon the rights of female athletes. As part of a resolution agreement, UPenn will now reinstate the original records and titles of cisgender women whose achievements were affected during competitions involving Thomas. The university also committed to sending each impacted swimmer a personalized letter ...