transgender athlete participation

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Addresses Transgender Participation Memo

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert stands at a podium and talks to media before the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams addressing the intensifying debate over transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. The correspondence follows public comments from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham and draft eligibility announcements from former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. WNBA leadership is facing mounting pressure over inclusion rules as … Read more

WNBA Task Force to Discuss Transgender Athlete Participation

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FILE -WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks prior to Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the Las

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that a league task force will discuss transgender athlete participation at a meeting next week. League Office Memo Sets Task Force Agenda for Next Week WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent an internal memo to teams addressing ongoing questions regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball. Engelbert thanked team personnel for … Read more

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to Continue Transgender Participation Talks

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to media at a news conference before a WNBA All-Star basketball game between Team

The league plans to discuss the topic further at a scheduled meeting next week, while the players association stated it will not be used as political pawns. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has addressed the league’s ongoing discussions surrounding transgender athletes by issuing a memo to all teams sent Friday afternoon and obtained by the Associated … Read more