Tennis legend Martina Navratilova publicly criticizes California Gov. Gavin Newsom amid a growing dispute over whether a transgender athlete should compete in a girls’ high school track and field championship in California. Multiple outlets report that Navratilova’s comments target Newsom over the issue as schools and officials prepare for upcoming state-level events. According to the coverage, the controversy centers on a transgender athlete set to participate in the girls’ track and field championships, prompting backlash and debate over eligibility rules. The articles frame the response as part of wider criticism directed at Newsom, who has faced scrutiny over how transgender participation policies are handled at the state level. While the outlets differ in wording and emphasis, all describe Navratilova as speaking out against the governor regarding the athlete’s participation in girls’ competition. The reports do not present detailed policy language in the excerpts provided, but they consistently connect Navratilova’s remarks to the upcoming California girls’ high school track and field championships and to criticism of Newsom’s stance.