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WNBA Faces Trans Athlete Eligibility Challenge | Charleston News
The WNBA is facing a defining moment as two former NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, declare intent to enter the WNBA draft identifying as women, forcing the league to confront its lack of clear transgender eligibility policies. While the collective bargaining agreement simply states “only women” are eligible without defining womanhood, the WNBA has yet to establish concrete guidelines — unlike other major sports bodies. Forming a task force, the league insists there’s no immediate crisis, but mounting pressure from players and the public demands action. As transgender…
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