Women's sports activists verbally abused at WNBA Finals game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:07 · Archive

Fans wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts faced verbal abuse from other attendees at Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco.

Attendees wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel were verbally abused by other fans during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64. The group included Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, which opposes transgender athlete inclusion in women's sports. Video footage shared during the game showed fans directing obscenities at the group, with one fan telling them to 'kill yourself' while making an obscene gesture.

Sey said the confrontation escalated as the game progressed. She stated that initially attendees in nearby seats were friendly, but tensions mounted over the course of the match, with one woman pointing aggressively and filming the group.

Arena staff approached the group and told them they were 'antagonizing' other fans with their shirts. However, the staff member indicated there would be no punishment and the group was allowed to return to their seats. Other fans were seen waving goodbye as the activists were briefly escorted away.

How it is being reported

• WNBA's trans debate explodes again as activist is told to 'kill herself' in furious confrontation at Finals Game 1During the Golden State Valkyries' 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream, multiple attendees wearing 'XX-XY' apparel were seen being verbally abused by other fans at the Chase Center.Daily Mail Sport · 18 Oct, 14:56
• Hostile Valkyries fans verbally attacked women's sports activists at WNBA Finals Game 1 in San FranciscoVideo shows liberal WNBA fans cursing at Jennifer Sey's group for wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts at Valkyries Finals Game 1 in San Francisco.Fox News · 18 Oct, 12:19

In this story: Jennifer Sey · XX-XY Athletics · Golden State Valkyries · Atlanta Dream · Chase Center · San Francisco · WNBA

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