WNBA commissioner says ‘haters’ trying to stir up debate about trans athletes and league
Summary
The WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, said some people are trying to create conflict over transgender athletes in the league. The WNBA has never had a transgender woman player, and the league’s rules say only women can play, without specific details on gender identity.Key Facts
- WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke out against efforts to cause division in the league over transgender athletes.
- Protesters gathered outside a WNBA game after player Sophie Cunningham supported banning transgender girls and women from female sports.
- No transgender woman has ever been on a WNBA team roster.
- The league’s rules allow only players who are women but do not clearly define gender identity or birth sex.
- Two former NBA players who identify as women recently said they were eligible for the WNBA draft.
- Engelbert said the league will discuss transgender women in women’s basketball with team leaders.
- Some WNBA players and coaches support transgender athletes and say sports are a human rights issue for all children.
- Many players have chosen not to publicly comment on this topic.
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