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Charles Barkley supports petition for clear female eligibility in WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Charles Barkley supports petition for clear female eligibility in WNBA
Summary

Charles Barkley has endorsed a petition advocating for the WNBA to define female eligibility criteria explicitly. This move comes amid ongoing discussions regarding transgender athletes in women's sports, particularly following comments from Sophie Cunningham. The petition, initiated by Nancy Hogshead, urges that 'woman' should mean female to ensure fair competition for female athletes. Over 10,200 individuals have signed the petition, which has gained attention with Barkley’s vocal support highlighting the need for clarity in the league’s rules ahead of the 2027 WNBA draft.

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Key Details
  • •Barkley endorses petition for WNBA to clarify female eligibility rules.
  • •The petition aims to define 'woman' explicitly for competition.
  • •Over 10,200 signatures have been gathered so far.
  • •The discussions follow recent comments about transgender athletes.
  • •Both Enes Kanter and Royce White declared for the upcoming WNBA draft.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley endorses petition calling for WNBA to have clear female eligibility rules
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There is a lot of discourse around transgender athletes competing in women’s sports after Sophie Cunningham’s comments last month. Ahead of the 2027 draft, both Enes Kanter and Royce White have declared for the WNBA draft.

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