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Key Points Question What are the opinions of US youths on the participation of transgender individuals in competitive sports? Findings In this qualitative study of 905 adolescents and young adults, 47% felt that transgender athletes should be able to participate in competitive sports based on gender identity, 35% felt that participation should be based on sex assigned at birth, and 10% stated that participation should be based on the stage of transition, hormone levels, or sport being played. Meaning The diverse responses of individuals who responded to the study questions suggest that policy makers should consider the perspective of youths and the associated impacts when developing guidelines on the participation of transgender athletes in competitive sports.