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New Zealand Breakers Skip Rainbow Flags for Pride Round

11/14/2025

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New Zealand Breakers, in Australia’s National Basketball League, will not wear rainbow flags during Pride Round from January 21 to February 1, 2026.
The decision reflects religious and cultural beliefs of some players who oppose the insignia, a pattern seen in a 2022 incident involving seven Manly Sea Eagles.
The Breakers reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity and individual rights while participating in Pride Round.

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Story summary

New Zealand Breakers, in Australia’s National Basketball League, will not wear rainbow flags during Pride Round from January 21 to February 1, 2026.
The decision reflects religious and cultural beliefs of some players who oppose the insignia, a pattern seen in a 2022 incident involving seven Manly Sea Eagles.
The Breakers reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity and individual rights while participating in Pride Round.