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The WNBA has admitted its security staff were wrong to ask two fans to hide shirts referencing transgender athletes during an Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream game, calling the intervention a mistake.
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Two fans attending the Indiana Fever versus Atlanta Dream fixture were told by WNBA security to cover up shirts bearing messages about transgender participation in women's sport. The league has since confirmed the intervention was a mistake.
A WNBA spokesperson made clear that the fans should never have been approached. The league acknowledged the incident and said security personnel had acted incorrectly, stressing its commitment to inclusivity and fan expression.
The Dream issued their own statement, underlining that none of their staff were involved in the decision. The franchise emphasised its dedication to creating a safe, inclusive environment and said the actions of WNBA security did not reflect the team's values.
The question of transgender athletes in women's sport has become a flashpoint across the WNBA. Fever forward Sophie Cunningham's public comments on the issue have sparked demonstrations - both supportive and critical - in multiple cities, keeping the debate firmly in the spotlight.
The WNBA currently has no transgender players and says there are no immediate eligibility concerns involving prospective transgender athletes. Its collective bargaining agreement limits participation to women but contains no specific provisions addressing gender identity or sex assigned at birth.
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