Disruption at WNBA Game: Dildos Disrupted Women's Basketball Event Once More
Sex Toys Thrown on WNBA Courts: A Persisting Issue
In a series of shocking incidents, sex toys have been hurled onto WNBA courts during games, causing disruptions and posing safety risks. The latest incident occurred during the Atlanta Dream's game against the Chicago Sky, with two men being arrested in the U.S. states of Georgia and Arizona for their involvement.
The Atlanta Dream's 86-65 win over the Chicago Sky was marred by the landing of a purple sex toy on the court during the final seconds of the game. However, a sex toy was thrown before this one, but it did not reach the court, according to U.S. media reports citing police sources.
These incidents are not isolated occurrences. Similar incidents involving green sex toys have occurred in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles since July 29. In Los Angeles, Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham narrowly escaped being hit by a sex toy.
The WNBA has strongly condemned these incidents, stating that safety and respect for the game are paramount. The league has enforced strict arena security standards, with all bags being searched, and some arenas having no-bag or clear-bag policies to reduce concealed items.
Any fan throwing objects onto the court is immediately ejected and faces a minimum one-year ban from attending games, alongside possible arrest and prosecution by local police. The WNBA has also threatened to ban offenders from arenas for at least a year.
The exact causes of these incidents are not clearly defined. Some appear driven by immature or disruptive behavior from fans, while a group of cryptocurrency meme creators claimed responsibility for some acts, suggesting at least some incidents were coordinated as disruptive stunts rather than spontaneous fan behavior.
Players and coaches have expressed concern about these incidents, with Sophie Cunningham stating, "How are we supposed to be taken seriously?" The WNBA players and coaches have previously spoken out against these incidents, voicing frustration about disrespect and immaturity.
The primary concern remains safety risks. Thrown objects can injure players, referees, and fans. Instances caused surprise and momentary distraction during games. The incidents have gained social media attention, with players like Sophie Cunningham speaking out against them due to the potential danger.
The WNBA remains committed to preventing recurrence of these incidents, reinforcing these punitive actions and encouraging arena staff vigilance. If convicted, the men could face fines or jail time. The WNBA has experienced four incidents of sex toys being thrown onto the court in the past nine days.
[1] CNN [2] ESPN [3] USA Today [4] The Verge
- Despite the ongoing controversies in the WNBA, such as sex toys being thrown onto courts, the Atlanta Dream managed to secure a win against the Chicago Sky, with the latest incident occurring during the final seconds of the game.
- The WNBA has faced a series of disruptions due to the reckless actions of fans who have hurled sex toys onto courts, with events similar to basketball games like the WNBA capturing the attention of media outlets such as CNN, ESPN, USA Today, and The Verge.
