WNBA slams ‘bad-faith efforts’ to ‘marginalize others’ amid trans athlete debate

WNBA general managers and presidents discussed transgender athletes on Wednesday as part of an anti-hate task force meeting.

The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. "There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA, and we strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others," a league spokesperson said Wednesday in

The league also said there are no eligibility issues regarding transgender athletes at this time.

The WNBA is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league

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“There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA, and we strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others.”

WNBA task force denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues  AP News

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