- At Target Center in Minnesota, after the Fever–Lynx game, Sophie Cunningham’s remarks about trans athletes drew criticism from some people who believe that trans athletes should not be allowed to participate in women’s sports.
- Trainer Lynx Cheryl Reeve, during the game, posted a video on her social media with the caption “Trans kids belong” and, in turn, shared a post with the caption “Trans kids belong in sports.”
- Sophie Cunningham, in response, posted that she is still not sure what Fever’s next steps are.
During the game at Target Center in Minnesota, some people criticized the remarks made by Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham about trans athletes participating in women’s sports. The Fever’s game against Lynx ended in a victory for Lynx.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, during the game, posted a video with the caption “Trans kids belong” in support of that message. She also shared a post with the caption “Trans kids belong in sports.”
In the material it is stated that the Fever, which won the game, was led by a player, and Cunningham’s remarks about trans athletes were criticized by some people. In a post on ESPN, it was published that she said something.
In addition, Cunningham’s comments were criticized by some people. The material says that one of the people who criticized the statement was a person who posted “Protect trans women,” and also posted “Love is truth” and “Thank you Sophie.”
The material also notes that Cunningham made the comments, which she made in response to the situation. She said that she does not understand why trans athletes can’t participate in women’s sports.
“I think that what we all know is that love is love. I’m a person who loves. I’m grateful for the love that we all have,” Cunningham said in the article. She also said that the basketball team’s fans should not be afraid of the “new” and should continue to support the team.