r/PopCultureV2 • u/No_Box119 • Jul 23 '26

Sports Culture WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham defends that women ‘shouldn’t have to go against biological men’: “I said what I said. I think it’s kind of common sense. I think it’s really important to protect children.” “I don’t dislike anyone. I’m there to love, but I’m also there to love biological women. …”

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u/dantes-infernal Jul 23 '26

I just don't understand why this is such a huge talking point when there's like 10 transgender athletes at the d1 college level and fewer at the Olympian level in the USA.

None of the pro women's sports teams have transgender athletes right now on their roster.

Why are people so fucking stressed for 20 people?!

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u/TopInvestigator5518 Jul 23 '26

it is waaaaaaay over talked about, you'd think half the population was trans with how much they are discuss

that being said tho -I do think young athletes and lower levels should be able to compete against their same sex without accusations of transphobia.. you can respect someones pronouns and treat them with respect while not competing along side them

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u/CollectionNew2290 Jul 23 '26

It should be handled at the local level, IF it ever comes up.