One of the fans was claimed by racist comments towards the star of Chicago Sky Angel Rais during the opening match of the season against Indiana on Saturday in Gibbridge Midan.
“WNBA condemns the power of racism, hatred and discrimination in all its forms – they have no place in our league or in society.” Wnba He said In a statement Released on Sunday. “We are aware of allegations and are looking for it.”
On Monday, WNBA told Monday that she had no other comment at this time.
National women’s basketball players. He said in a statement Sunday that the league was investigating the “hateful comments” made in the sky fever game. numerous Media It was reported that the comments were racist and directed to Reese.
Al -Ittihad wrote on Sunday: “WNBPA is familiar with reports of hateful comments in yesterday’s game in Indianapolis and the current investigation of Wnba is honored in this matter.” “Such behavior is unacceptable in our sport.”
Both teams have issued data that support WnBA in what he described as fans’s misconduct.
“We will do everything we can to protect the Chicago Sky players,” the team’s head and CEO Adam Fox stated“We encourage the league to continue taking meaningful steps to create a safe environment for all WNBA players.”
CEO of Sports and Entertainment Basars Mail Reigns said: “We are firm in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all WNBA players.”
In the latest match between Rayes and Fever Ketlin ClarkReese seemed dissatisfied after Clark made a difficult mistake on her.
During the third quarter of a fever winning 93-58, Clark Reese, who had just started in an offensive recovery, sent to the ground. Reese got up and tried to face Clark, who moved away when members of both teams intervened. Clark’s mistake was eventually upgraded to 1 luxurious, while Reese and Indiana Supreme Boston Technical errors were given.
After the match, Reese indicated Clark’s mistake as a “basketball play”.
She said: “The rulers got it correctly. Follow.”
Clark told the incident: “Let’s not make anything not.
Competition between the players gained widespread attention in 2023, when Rees’s Lsu Tigers was defeated Iowa Hawkeyes In the NCAA championship game. I moved to Wnba for the rising season for the two players last year, although both of them insisted that there are no arduous personal feelings.
Clark won the emerging title in the league for this year, as Reese ranked second in the vote.
The presence of both players helped to pay the league In unprecedented popularity. However, with additional attention, it came as a negative aspect, where some players talked about the experience An increasing amount of racism Online and personality throughout the season.
WNBA launched a “no space for hatred” this year to help fight hatred and enhance tolerance and respect.
