WNBA task force denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
Summary
The WNBA anti-hate task force said there are no current problems with transgender player eligibility in the league. They rejected attempts to use transgender issues to spread hate or division and said the league will continue discussing the matter carefully.Key Facts
- The WNBA task force spoke out against false claims about transgender players in the league.
- The league’s agreement says only women can play, but it does not clearly define gender identity or birth sex.
- Two former NBA players recently said they identify as women and plan to enter the WNBA draft next year.
- No transgender woman has ever played in the WNBA, though some players came out as transgender or nonbinary after joining.
- The task force was created last year to fight hateful online comments aimed at players and the league.
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced plans for more talks and listening sessions on transgender topics with team leaders and players.
- Some WNBA players and coaches support transgender athletes, while others have expressed concern about their participation.
- The league wants to handle the issue thoughtfully and in line with its values.
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