WNBA discusses transgender participation
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August 9, 2026
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams addressing ongoing discussions surrounding transgender athletes in women’s basketball.
“I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I expect this topic will continue to receive significant attention,” Engelbert wrote in the memo, which was sent on Friday afternoon and obtained by The Associated Press.
“I wanted to reach out to share how we are approaching these conversations at the league office and to thank those of you who have responded to questions from the media with thoughtfulness and professionalism.”
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