USA Volleyball suggests changes coming to sex testing, while junior families raise male athlete concerns

USA Volleyball is considering policy changes regarding genetic sex tests for the women’s category following concerns from players and families about transgender athletes. Several families have come forward alleging their daughters competed against biological males in USA Volleyball-sanctioned leagues, impacting fairness and confidence. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has incorporated SRY screening into its 2026 Sports Regulations, while USA Volleyball’s current policy expects members to compete according to their sex assigned at birth.

• USA Volleyball is reviewing its policy on genetic sex tests to safeguard the women’s category.
• Multiple families claim their daughters competed against an alleged biological male athlete in a USA Volleyball-sanctioned league.
• Concerns have been raised about fairness, competitive integrity, and the emotional impact on female athletes.
• The FIVB has implemented SRY screening in its 2026 Sports Regulations to determine eligibility for the female category.
• USA Volleyball’s current policy requires members to compete in the gender assigned at birth, though verification is not official.
• Families express frustration over amended birth certificates being accepted for eligibility, despite alleged biological sex differences.
• The International Olympic Committee’s March 2026 policy limits eligibility for the female category to biological females.
• Parents advocate for consistent enforcement of policies and greater protection for female athletes.