After experiencing the collective rage of the internet, Garena Philippines has removed restrictions on lesbian and transgendered women in their female-only League of Legends tournament.
Previously, the league said lesbian and transgendered women “may probably have some unfair advantage” in LoL.
Garena offered up a statement today, apologising “for any offense [they’ve] caused to the LGBT and gaming communities.”
The league said it lifted vans after “re-examining” their approach to the tournament.
This reversal of Garena’s decision to limit lesbian and transgendered players to only one per team means that any woman who “self-identifies as female will be allowed to participate.”
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