WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says others are trying to ‘sow divisiveness’ in transgender debate
Summary
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke against people she said are trying to create conflict over the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports. She said the WNBA is being unfairly used for political arguments and stressed the league’s commitment to including only women players as defined in their rules.Key Facts
- Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA Commissioner.
- She made comments before a game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings.
- Demonstrators have protested over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports.
- The WNBA’s rules say only women are eligible to play but do not specify more on gender identity.
- Two former NBA players recently declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, saying they identify as women.
- Engelbert said the league is being used to create division by people not familiar with the WNBA.
- The league sent a memo to teams about discussing transgender women in basketball.
- Engelbert condemned hatred and emphasized the league’s position as a serious sports organization.
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