"Following on from the Supreme Court ruling in April 2025 and the subsequent case of Harriet Haynes and the English Blackball Federation in August 2025, the WPBSA has conducted a thorough review of its trans and gender diverse policy."
"The WPBSA considers snooker to be a 'gender-affected activity' for the purposes of Section 195 The Equality Act 2010 and that only biological female players may compete in women's tournaments governed by the WPBSA."
"The WPBSA maintained that it is 'an inclusive organization' and added that 'all players - irrespective of their biological sex, legal sex and/or gender identity - may compete in open tournaments.'"
The WPBSA announced a ban on transgender competitors in snooker, citing a Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman based on biological sex. This decision follows a lawsuit from a trans player against another association, which was dismissed. The WPBSA stated that snooker is a 'gender-affected activity' and only biological females can compete in women's tournaments. However, all players can participate in open tournaments, emphasizing inclusivity regardless of biological or legal sex and gender identity.
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