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janterry

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11. 2012

Sat Jul 17, 2021, 02:23 PM

Jul 2021

But the days of mandatory bikinis are over, says the International Volleyball Federation. According to newly adopted rules, female competitors in Olympic volleyball will be permitted to wear shorts and sleeved tops out of respect for the cultural beliefs of some participating countries.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/olympic-volleyball-uniform_n_1385879

It's interesting how this is framed (respect for cultural beliefs). Which is ludicrous. Sure, it is respectful of different beliefs - but for women playing the sport, it might be important for a variety of reasons (including the fact that women have monthly needs - and some might prefer MORE than a bikini

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Norwegian Women's Beach Volleyball not allowed to wear shorts [View all] janterry Jul 2021 OP

How is this a thing? Honestly, it never ends. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #1

It will only stop if every team shows up in shorts. madaboutharry Jul 2021 #2

They should show up nude. The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #3

Oh, they would like it, though they would react differently of course... Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #4

Who is running this show? twodogsbarking Jul 2021 #5

I don't think you read it carefully enough. Sucha NastyWoman Jul 2021 #7

I now did. Thanks for pointing it out. twodogsbarking Jul 2021 #8

Seriously? PatSeg Jul 2021 #6

really interesting that even the IOC JUST janterry Jul 2021 #9

The Olympics? PatSeg Jul 2021 #10

2012 janterry Jul 2021 #11

"Respect for cultural beliefs"? PatSeg Jul 2021 #12

[PHOTO] here are both outfits: IcyPeas Jul 2021 #13