WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
Summary
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo saying the league will keep talking about transgender athletes playing in women’s basketball. A task force of team leaders will discuss the issue soon, and the league wants to handle it carefully and fairly, keeping the game’s rules and values in mind.Key Facts
- The WNBA is having ongoing talks about transgender players participating in women’s basketball.
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote a memo to teams about the league’s approach and thanked them for handling media questions professionally.
- A task force of team presidents and general managers will discuss transgender participation at a scheduled meeting next week.
- Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham supports banning transgender girls and women from female sports, which led to some protests at recent games.
- The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement says only women can play in the league but does not clearly define rules about gender identity.
- Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced they identify as women and declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft.
- The WNBA players’ association supports diversity and inclusion and stated they do not want to be used for political purposes.
- The league plans to hold more talks and listening sessions to hear feedback from team leaders and players.
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