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German gymnasts protesting uniforms they believe exploit their sexuality are competing wearing unitards
BY , Jul 26, 2021 11:18 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
German gymnasts protesting uniforms they believe exploit their sexuality are competing in Tokyo wearing unitards that cover their legs to the ankle. (Jay Lim/Twitter)
One of the mantras Tokyo Olympic officials are pushing is ``Sport appeal, not sex appeal.''
Head of broadcasting Yiannis Exarchos says his team is trying to banish overly sexualized images of female athletes, so viewers won't see close-ups on parts of the body.
German gymnasts protesting uniforms they believe exploit their sexuality are competing in Tokyo wearing unitards that cover their legs to the ankle.
Earlier this month, Norwegian women refused to play in bikini bottoms at a European beach handball event and were fined for wearing shorts instead.
Singer Pink is offering to pay their fine.
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