For many years, kneeling during the playing of the national anthem has been a potent symbol of protest, especially when it comes to demands for racial equality and social justice campaigns.
NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick first popularized this gesture in 2016, and it has now grown to become a worldwide symbol of protest against police brutality and racial inequality.
However, the players’ choice to kneel led to their instant disqualification from the game because of the WNBA’s tough new rules.
Citing the league’s instruction that any infraction would result in disciplinary punishment, referees immediately implemented the regulation. Since the rule’s inception,
This was the first time it has been enforced in this way, creating a precedent that has generated a lot of public discussion. A Closer Look at the Contentious “No Anthem Kneeling” Rule
As part of a larger effort to standardize game procedures and promote what the league refers to as an environment of “unity and respect” at national events, the WNBA adopted a new anthem policy.
