Tifanny Abreu, an opposite for Osasco, made her first public statement after Brazil’s sports justice system upheld a decision preventing her from playing in national volleyball competitions. The athlete said she remains determined to seek a return to the court despite the current legal restrictions.
In a message shared on social media, Tifanny wrote that she would continue facing the situation with courage, dignity and affection for the profession she chose. She also said that remaining resilient in the face of adversity was part of defending what she believes in.
The decision, announced on October 23, prevents Tifanny from taking part in the Women’s Superliga and other competitions organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV). Before the ruling, she had played in the Super Cup and in the opening round of the Superliga after obtaining an injunction in the ordinary courts.
The CBV said at the time that it had fully complied with the previous court order and would continue to follow decisions issued by the judiciary and sports justice authorities.
In August, the CBV adopted the International Olympic Committee’s policy on protecting the women’s category. The policy limits eligibility for the women’s category to athletes who are biologically female, preventing Tifanny, 41, from continuing to compete. She was the first transgender athlete to play women’s volleyball in Brazil.
The policy had also been adopted by the IOC, the International Volleyball Federation and the South American Volleyball Confederation. Created in March 2026, it came into force in August and applies to several CBV competitions, including the 2026–27 Superliga A and B seasons, the 2026 Super Cup and the 2027 Brazilian Cup.
Sources: CNN Brasil.