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SharonClark

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19. It's not the same.

Reply to tirebiter (Reply #11)

Tue Jul 20, 2021, 06:26 PM

Jul 2021

The outfits are sexist and the team is protesting unequal rules based on gender.

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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