Posted on 03/27/2012 5:37:33 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Women beach volleyball players won't have to wear bikinis at the 2012 London Olympics. A new rule announced Tuesday says that participants in this summer's beach volleyball competition can wear shorts and sleeved tops.
Athletes in the event have exclusively worn bikinis since the sport was introduced at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Competitors could also wear bodysuits in cold-weather events.
The change was made to reflect cultural conventions of various participating countries.
"Shorts of a maximum length of [1.18 inches] above the knee, and sleeved or sleeveless tops," will now be allowed, according to the new IOC ruling.
Since the Beijing Olympics, most beach volleyball competitions have changed rules to allow for more modest uniforms. It's an attempt to broaden the diversity in the sport, which tends to be dominated by athletes from Europe, Brazil and the United States. Allowing shorts and shirts can encourage participation from countries with more modest cultural beliefs.
...the field at London's beach volleyball competition won't be dictated by world rankings, as in Olympics past. Qualifying tournaments on various continents will fill the 24-team draw.
(Excerpt) Read more at sports.yahoo.com ...
That is a dude! Slap yourself twice!
Is that the Miss World Contestant on the far right?
I love beautiful girls. I married one. I love sports but do not think it is appropriate for girls teams to wear bikinis which show 99% of their buttocks.
They should wear regular sports shirts and shorts. They will still look good in those but will not look like whores.
Someone needs some help brushing the sand off. I volunteer!
You are now banned from this thread.
Back of the line!
(isn't irony ironic ;-)
> “They should wear regular sports shirts and shorts.”
It’s interesting the way these judgments have varied in Western countries over time. In the 1800s, when shorts themselves were considered indecent in many places, your suggestion would have been considered immoral. I’m glad shorts aren’t banned now, though, and I like bikinis too.
[Actually I agree that contestants ought not be forced to wear bikinis, but am glad they are free to wear them if they choose.]
Sorry, that post was waaay too rational for this thread .. lol !
Oh, I like to look at them too, especially the better looking ones.
I still feel it is inappropriate attire for a sporting contest.
> “Sorry, that post was waaay too rational for this thread .. lol !”
Yes, it’s primarily a fun thread, but Yarddog slipped in a serious complaint, so I got serious for a moment. (I much prefer looking at bikinis, though. :-)
. . . evildoers!
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Thanks for the thread BL .. it's been a rough news day for blood pressure health .. this was a fine way to unwind for a bit !
Measuring to 1/100 inch accuracy calls for the use of a Micrometer Screw Gauge. I volunteer to be the Screw Gauge operator at all events. Just to assure proper compliance with regulations, of course.
But they dont have to not have to either!
Approaching 100 posts and NO ONE has pinged Laz?
For shame FReepers! For shame...
Mark my words on this: In the not-so-distant future, a few decades or less, some contestants will compete in the nude. Back to the beginning.
I like to nominate this article for the “Most Disappointing Headline of the Year” award.
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