Martina Navratilova Drops 5-Word Reaction After Lynx & Valkyries Coaches Decry “Hate” On Trans Community Amid “Save Women’s Sports” Movement

Martina Navratilova criticized a WNBA coach for her comments on transgender athletes after a rally was held to support the protection of women’s sports ahead of Wednesday’s game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx.

When asked about the protests, Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase said there is “too much hate” in the world. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reiterated her stance that “trans kids belong” and suggested that the issue had become a political talking point.

Navratilova responded to a post on X that highlighted the two coaches’ comments:

“This coach is truly clueless,” navratilova wrote.

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“This coach is truly clueless,” navratilova wrote.

It’s unclear which coach she was referring to.

A “Save Women’s Sports” protest was held outside the Chase Center in San Francisco ahead of Wednesday’s game. A pro-trans group was also present and countered the protest.

“People are buying into the movement but I have said this before that trans kids belong,” reeve said when asked about the protests.

“People are buying into the movement but I have said this before that trans kids belong,” reeve said when asked about the protests.

“In the world and just in sports right now, there’s too much hate that’s going on,” nakase said. “Too much hate speech. I would highly suggest people lead with love. I love to lead with love.”

“In the world and just in sports right now, there’s too much hate that’s going on,” nakase said. “Too much hate speech. I would highly suggest people lead with love. I love to lead with love.”

Reeve wore a “trans kids belong” T-shirt during an earlier game.

Martina Navratilova expressed support for sports columnist Matt Calkins after he claimed The Seattle Times refused to publish a column he wrote “from the perspective of two female student athletes who were opposed to competing against biological males.”

Calkins said he worked for The Seattle Times for 11 years but has now decided to resign following the fallout.

“Thank you Matt- you are doing the right thing. And many of us really appreciate it and appreciate you… bravo!”

“Thank you Matt- you are doing the right thing. And many of us really appreciate it and appreciate you… bravo!”

Last month, Sophie Cunningham said that she wanted to “protect young girls” from “biological men” in a locker room. Her words fueled the debate over the participation of trans athletes in women’s sports.

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