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Olympic gold medalist urges WNBA to define female-only eligibility

Olympic gold medalist urges WNBA to define female-only eligibility amid controversy over trans eligibility

By · Published September 18, 2026  14:29 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  14:29 UTC

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The WNBA's eligibility criteria for female players have come under scrutiny, with Olympic gold medalist urging the league to define what constitutes a female athlete. Fox News reports that the congressman's move is part of a broader push by some in the American right to address what they see as a lack of clarity on the issue.

The New York Times notes that the culture wars have plagued WNBA discourse, making it challenging for the league to focus on basketball. The WNBA has not yet responded to the Olympic gold medalist's call to define female-only eligibility.

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Who is pushing for the WNBA to define female-only eligibility?

An Olympic gold medalist and a congressman from the GOP

What is the background of the controversy?

A ruling that Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible due to their trans status

What is the current state of the issue?

The WNBA has not yet responded to the Olympic gold medalist's call to define female-only eligibility

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