LArtistic gymnastics athletes should never again be photographed straddling during performances and images will only be acceptable if taken from certain angles. There Swiss gymnastics federation imposes new rules against sexualization, albeit involuntary, of the shots of the athletes during the competitions. And for those who do not comply with the code, the penalty will be the withdrawal of the accreditation and exclusion from the competitions.
Swiss gymnasts: no more photos of gymnasts with legs apart
The goal of the Federation is clear: first, raise awareness among reporters and the media so that common sense and respect for the person’s body prevail. Second, invite them to film the girls in an appropriate manner.
The measure follows the German one implemented after the protest “yes to overalls instead of bodysuits” of German athletes on the occasion of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Contestations that finally led the gymnasts to be able to wear normal clothing such as a suit instead of tight-fitting and very high-cut ones while performing their exercises.
No more photos with legs apart for Swiss gymnasts, the rules change (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
The rules also change at Wimbledon
Or again at historic change in the Wimbledom dress code. PFor the first time in 146 years, the players were in fact allowed to wear dark-colored underwear, going against the rule that requires total white to be mandatory. A decision that came after several protests from the players of the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world who asked to be heard more comfortable in the field even during the menstrual period.
Not only the Swiss gymnasts, new uniforms also in handball
The rules have also changed, or rather the uniforms for handball players. The International Federation has finally modified the regulation by deleting the rule that forced the women’s teams of beach handball to wear the bikini uniformcomposed of a top and a bottom, precisely because it is considered too sexist.
The spectacularization of the woman’s body in sport
The decision to say enough to certain impositions by professional athletes is more than acceptable and acceptable. This because the spectacularization of the female body in sport it exists and most of the time it is used to monetize.
Ask to cover up so as not to feel constantly worried if something is out of place during the competitions and in order not to feel embarrassed by looking at the media the day after they appear gossip photos that they would never have done, it is not only legitimate, it is a right.
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