Martina Navratilova calls out IOC over lack of leadership on transgender issue
Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports. The issue was brought into focus by last weekend's decision by FINA, swimming's governing ...
Martina Navratilova slams Australian Open over ban on Peng Shuai shirts
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called a decision by Australian Open organizers to prevent fans from wearing "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts "pathetic" as activists pledged to hand them out en masse. On Sunday, tournament organizers said Peng's safety was "our primary concern" after video emerged ...
Martina Navratilova sad for Naomi Osaka, says mental health gets short shrift
Women's tennis great Martina Navratilova on Monday said she was saddened by Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open following the controversy over her decision to boycott media obligations. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka announced her decision on Monday, a day after being ...
