meanwhile, in Doha.......

[gh]

Beach volleyball stars boycott Qatar tournament over bikini ban

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...borger-boycott

[Powell]

Didn't the world federation MANDATE that all women in beach volleyball must wear bikinis a while ago?

[bambam1729]

Didn't the world federation MANDATE that all women in beach volleyball must wear bikinis a while ago?

Yes, but in this case the FIVB ruled that out of respect for the traditions and cultures of the [douchebag] country the event is being held in the athletes should wear shirts and trousers.

That's not quite an exact quote.

[Powell]

My point is this: is being forced to compete scantily dressed any less restrictive than being forced to cover yourself a bit more (and we're not talking wearing burqas here)? There are plenty of sports where women don't compete in bikinis even in extreme heat.

[18.99s]

Didn't the world federation MANDATE that all women in beach volleyball must wear bikinis a while ago?

The rule was bikini or body suit.

[tandfman]

Here's what the bikinis looked like:

https://ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/...l_83994886.jpg

https://womensportfashion.weebly.com...yball-uniforms


As you can see, the small Olympic bib with the three-letter country code covers the front of the upper half of the uniform. I thought it was great to see the players representing the host country of the Rio Olympics wearing bibs that said BRA.

[Atticus]

Beach volleyball stars boycott Qatar tournament over bikini ban

This is kind of [insert non-sexist adjective here] in juxtaposition with this:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/22/golf/...ntl/index.html

[jc203]

Sexist?
The FIVB ruling committee that mandates skimpy attire for international beach V-Ball is pictured here (https://www.fivb.com/en/congress2018...eater?id=67325)
3 women and 18 men. All but one of the guys look to be retirement age. The phrase "dirty old men" comes to mind...