A screenshot of the 2026 USOPC notable changes to SafeSport Document Topic: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Bullying Behavior, Sexual Hazing, Power Imbalance Changes: Reemoved gender, gender identity, and gender experession from the above respective provisions. Pp. 10, 15-16, 18-19. Although the above terms are omitted, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Bullying Behavior, and Sexual Hazing remain prohibited conduct under the Code. The Center also retains full authority to investigate and take action against individual who engages in the harassment, bullying, or hazing of anyone withing our juristiction. Rationale: This amendment was informed by the explicit direction outlined in the August 7, 2025 “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking” executive order.
<sarcasm> I love it when the USOPC puts out changes that put trans and non-binary athletes in danger! </sarcasm>
The notes reflect that they’re making this change because of the 7/7/25 executive order #usopc #ussafesport #usafencing
