WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- The WNBA condemned attempts to create controversy around transgender women playing in the league, stating there are no current eligibility issues and denouncing efforts to marginalize others.
- The league's collective bargaining agreement specifies that only women are eligible to play, but it does not clarify policies regarding gender identity or sex assigned at birth.
- Two former NBA players recently declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, highlighting ongoing discussions about transgender athletes, although no transgender woman has yet played in the league.
- The WNBA's anti-hate task force met to address online abuse and transgender athlete discussions, with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasizing ongoing, thoughtful conversations involving league stakeholders.
- Opinions among players and coaches vary, with some supporting transgender inclusion as a human rights issue, while others have voiced support for barring transgender girls and women from women's sports.
