Protest against trans athletes draws large turnout ahead of Lynx game
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A protest against trans athletes took place outside the Chase Center before the Minnesota Lynx faced the Golden State Valkyries. The 'Save Women’s Sports' activists were significantly outnumbered by counter-protesters supporting trans rights. The event highlights the ongoing debate regarding the participation of trans athletes in women's sports, particularly in the WNBA. Comments from player Sophie Cunningham have intensified discussions on inclusivity and prompted responses from various political and media entities.
- •Protest occurred ahead of Lynx vs. Valkyries game at Chase Center.
- •Trans rights activists outnumbered 'Save Women’s Sports' supporters.
- •Sophie Cunningham's comments have escalated the debate on athlete inclusivity.
- •Former NBA players have expressed intentions to join the WNBA Draft.
- •Issues surrounding trans athletes continue to attract significant media attention.
- 10:40 AMFox News — Lynx, Valkyries coaches rip 'Save Women's Sports' movement as pro-trans mob rocks 1st rally at non-Fever game - Fox News
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Save Women’s Sports’ supporters get outnumbered at protest ahead of Lynx vs. Valkyries WNBA game
"Ahead of the game between the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries, anti-trans athlete activists attempted to stage a protest outside the Chase Center. But, much to their surprise, the group now referring to themselves as ‘Save Women’s Sports’ activists found themselves outnumbered by trans rights activists at their own protest.
"Pro-transgender counterprotesters swarmed a Save Women's Sports rally outside Chase Center before the Golden State Valkyries vs. Lynx WNBA game.
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External links- Fox NewsAug 20, 2026, 10:40 AMLynx, Valkyries coaches rip 'Save Women's Sports' movement as pro-trans mob rocks 1st rally at non-Fever game - Fox News
Pro-transgender counterprotesters swarmed a Save Women's Sports rally outside Chase Center before the Golden State Valkyries vs. Lynx WNBA game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:26 AM‘Save Women’s Sports’ supporters get outnumbered at protest ahead of Lynx vs. Valkyries WNBA game
Ahead of the game between the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries, anti-trans athlete activists attempted to stage a protest outside the Chase Center. But, much to their surprise, the group now referring to themselves as ‘Save Women’s Sports’ activists found themselves outnumbered by trans rights activists at their own protest.
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