Breanna Stewart wants WNBA arenas to be safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at games
Summary
Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, wants WNBA arenas to remain safe and welcoming places amid debates about transgender women participating in women’s sports. Recently, protests and rallies have happened around games after comments by Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever opposing transgender women competing in the league.Key Facts
- The WNBA has never had a transgender woman player but debates about their participation have increased recently.
- The WNBA’s rules limit players to women but do not clearly define gender identity or birth sex.
- Sophie Cunningham expressed opposition to transgender girls and women playing in women’s sports, sparking protests.
- Supporters and opponents of transgender participation held peaceful rallies before a Liberty vs. Fever game.
- Breanna Stewart wants arenas to be safe spaces where fans and players can be themselves.
- Some fans wearing shirts about transgender participation were asked to cover them, though the league later said fans should be allowed to express their views.
- Stewart has supported transgender rights and donated shoe royalties to an LGBTQ+ youth organization.
- Cunningham said the controversy has brought more attention and new fans to the WNBA.
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