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The Norwegian Women's Volleyball team got slapped with a fine for having the temerity to cover a bit more of their bodies with shorts.
“Norway’s beach handball players were each fined 150 euros for wearing shorts rather than the required bikini bottoms.” [source]
It’s a ridiculous situation. The IHF had this to say:
In a joint statement with the International Handball Federation, the officials said that “all efforts will be taken in order to further promote the sport. This includes the ideal presentation of the sport and, by that, includes the outfit of the players.” [source]
Well… that’s some bullsh!t.
They got slapped with fines for wearing shorts like their male counterparts are allowed to.
I’m pleased to say that the artist P!nk came to the party and offered to pay the fines but that doesn’t take away the fact that they got fined over something so stupidly sexist in the first place.
It’s been a polarizing issue. Many (including myself) have come out in support of the team while others are holding the line that ‘rules…
