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IronLionZion

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18. It sounds like Norway is supporting the women

Tue Jul 20, 2021, 06:26 PM

Jul 2021

it's the International Handball Federation set the clothing rules and the European Handball Association fined the team during the Euro 2021 tournament.

It can be easy to misunderstand the situation considering that several governing organizations are involved. Norway sounds pretty awesome. I'd love to visit.

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Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis [View all] riversedge Jul 2021 OP

They measure butt coverage? TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #1

Nice work if you can get it EYESORE 9001 Jul 2021 #3

Would you guess that it was men who wrote the policy? Chainfire Jul 2021 #2

Hard to believe it is 2021 with that sexist policy. riversedge Jul 2021 #5

We still have beauty pageants. LiberatedUSA Jul 2021 #13

Somehow it is different. This is a sports event--not a beauty pageant. IMHO riversedge Jul 2021 #15

Correct -- It's a sports event, not a beauty pageant. n/t. whathehell Jul 2021 #47

Either way, it still comes down to ratings, clicks, views, etc. NullTuples Jul 2021 #48

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... Vdizzle Jul 2021 #54

Really strange that some put Norway on some pedestal as an jimfields33 Jul 2021 #6

Why? ZZenith Jul 2021 #8

I think women should protest jimfields33 Jul 2021 #10

It's the EC tournament officials pushing this, not the Norwegians. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jul 2021 #17

That still doesn't make any sense at all FreeState Jul 2021 #42

LOL Skittles Jul 2021 #45

+ JI7 Jul 2021 #77

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 don't think Norway is to blame here. Ace Rothstein Jul 2021 #9

It sounds like Norway is supporting the women IronLionZion Jul 2021 #18

Um, what? zuul Jul 2021 #29

Whaddaya got against Norway? Did you even read the story? Iggo Jul 2021 #38

My radar . . . HuskyOffset Jul 2021 #52

Reading comprehension is your friend. niyad Jul 2021 #74

Of course. That's how they get men to watch and improve ratings. Mr. Evil Jul 2021 #71

I said this last month - 21st century tech to train them - 18th century rules to govern them. Probatim Jul 2021 #73

Wow nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2021 #4

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

I assume the theory is that it sells tickets. Iggo Jul 2021 #39

Rules is rules tirebiter Jul 2021 #11

It's not the same. SharonClark Jul 2021 #19

Obviously they aren't ALL in favor of the bikinis. And this rule has no rational basis. pnwmom Jul 2021 #23

Jeez. Iggo Jul 2021 #40

"Rules is rules" ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2021 #51

The Norwegian association has been arguing to change the rule since 2006. Ford_Prefect Jul 2021 #59

Hopefully, they will appeal it to CAS and get it overturned. Metatron Jul 2021 #12

Why not demanding see through bikinis? Too obvious? TomWilm Jul 2021 #14

Don't give them any ideas... regnaD kciN Jul 2021 #26

Birthday suits like the original Greek olympics IronLionZion Jul 2021 #32

That's where the term "gymnastics" came from. "Bare athletics". Gym Jordan? erronis Jul 2021 #56

"Same issue with gymnastics - massive pushback from the governing bodies over full length leotards, riversedge Jul 2021 #16

I SO agree about the gymnastics. ShazzieB Jul 2021 #44

I hope a Men's Team comes out in bikini bottoms. Midnight Writer Jul 2021 #20

Speedos required! forgotmylogin Jul 2021 #70

Meanwhile, in track and field, a contestant is criticized for... Shipwack Jul 2021 #21

that article came to my mind too Kali Jul 2021 #41

Her shorts do not look ANY... 3catwoman3 Jul 2021 #58

Good on them yonder Jul 2021 #22

+1 FreeState Jul 2021 #43

Wear what you are comfortable in, girls! Aussie105 Jul 2021 #24

They are women, not girls. niyad Jul 2021 #28

I am male, white and 72. Aussie105 Jul 2021 #62

No disrespect intended, but it is there. I am younger than you, but I am NOT a girl. niyad Jul 2021 #72

+1000 JenniferJuniper Jul 2021 #78

good for her! niyad Jul 2021 #81

Are they athletes or just pieces of meat to be graded and drooled over by men? Warpy Jul 2021 #25

Seems it's that way. Aussie105 Jul 2021 #65

Not to mention haing their pubic hair pulled out by the roots Warpy Jul 2021 #67

and the WAR ON WOMEN. continues apace. Would you consider cross-posting this in niyad Jul 2021 #27

And yet another reason I'm grateful my daughter chose to play soccer at a very high level Rural_Progressive Jul 2021 #30

What the tournaments sponsors are saying is no bikinis, no revenue... Jon King Jul 2021 #31

What a crock! Traildogbob Jul 2021 #33

Let Rudy G be the judge keithbvadu2 Jul 2021 #34

I also think the sport would gain it's well-earned legitimacy Thunderbeast Jul 2021 #35

I'm pretty sure "beach handball" isn't a thing. trof Jul 2021 #36

There are sports that are popular sarisataka Jul 2021 #63

Time for schoolin'! Dr. Strange Jul 2021 #64

Fair's fair - make the MEN wear bikinis too FakeNoose Jul 2021 #37

I did not know "Beach Handball" was a sport. n/t TygrBright Jul 2021 #46

What dumb-ass fuckery. Misogynist pigs. DinahMoeHum Jul 2021 #50

I imagine they have a lot of $1,700. nt Gore1FL Jul 2021 #53

To hell with 'em. jeffreyi Jul 2021 #57

DAMN! elleng Jul 2021 #60

Things do need to change... appmanga Jul 2021 #61

What we need is a globally published address and phone Sparky 1 Jul 2021 #66

In about every sport women's uniforms sarisataka Jul 2021 #68

Need to identify the people in the organization responsible for the stupid rule. LiberalFighter Jul 2021 #69

I am not a prude Lithos Jul 2021 #75

What the actual fuck? relayerbob Jul 2021 #76

and I thought it was for ease of motion or some legal performance enhancements Shellback Squid Jul 2021 #79

Good for them MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #80

*LOCKING* Spazito Jul 2021 #82