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Martina Navratilova questions WNBA stance on transgender athletes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Martina Navratilova questions WNBA stance on transgender athletes

Summary

Martina Navratilova criticized the WNBA's recent statement condemning efforts to undermine transgender athletes. The WNBA denounced these actions following remarks from former NBA players Enes Freedom and Royce White, who announced plans to enter the WNBA draft as women. Navratilova, a long-time opponent of transgender inclusion in women's sports, reacted by suggesting the league’s comments were selective. The WNBA has stated there are no immediate eligibility matters regarding the draft intentions of Freedom and White and has launched an anti-hate task force to address the situation.

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By the Numbers

•Navratilova raises concerns about the WNBA's position on inclusion.
•WNBA condemns attacks on transgender individuals in sports.
•Enes Freedom and Royce White intend to enter the WNBA draft.
•WNBA states no current eligibility issues related to the draft.
•WNBA establishes an anti-hate task force to tackle these challenges.

Latest Updates

8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Martina Navratilova Drops 3-Word Reaction To WNBA Denouncing “Bad-Faith” Efforts To “Demean” Transgender Athletes After Enes Freedom Row

What they're saying

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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has questioned the WNBA’s stance on the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports after the league recently denounced “bad-faith efforts” to demean transgender athletes following the Enes Freedom controversy. The league recently said that it condemns any effort that directly or indirectly marginalizes or attacks the transgender community.
— Yahoo Sports

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