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In reply to the discussion: Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis [View all]riversedge
(72,029 posts)16. "Same issue with gymnastics - massive pushback from the governing bodies over full length leotards,
Same issue with gymnastics - massive pushback from the governing bodies over full length leotards, when they have zero impact on performance, and men wear shorts &/or trousers to compete
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riversedge
Jul 2021
OP
Just admit you didn't actually read the thread and walk away, slowly.
ForgoTheConsequence
Jul 2021
#49
I'm struggling to find your point. What do your statements have to do with the clothing worn?
Vdizzle
Jul 2021
#55
I said this last month - 21st century tech to train them - 18th century rules to govern them.
Probatim
Jul 2021
#73
It's BS that this is even IN the regs! What the hell. Does it help them play better? I doubt it.
napi21
Jul 2021
#7
Obviously they aren't ALL in favor of the bikinis. And this rule has no rational basis.
pnwmom
Jul 2021
#23
"Same issue with gymnastics - massive pushback from the governing bodies over full length leotards,
riversedge
Jul 2021
#16
No disrespect intended, but it is there. I am younger than you, but I am NOT a girl.
niyad
Jul 2021
#72
And yet another reason I'm grateful my daughter chose to play soccer at a very high level
Rural_Progressive
Jul 2021
#30
Need to identify the people in the organization responsible for the stupid rule.
LiberalFighter
Jul 2021
#69
and I thought it was for ease of motion or some legal performance enhancements
Shellback Squid
Jul 2021
#79