International Handball Federation Drops Bikini Uniform Mandate For Women
After Norway’s national women’s team was fined for wearing shorts earlier this year, it sparked controversy and charges of sexism that lead to an international protest. Now, as of January 2022, bikinis will no longer be mandated for the teams. The Norwegian Handball Federation had been lobbying for the change since 2006. Norway’s women’s team was fined $1,700 for wearing thigh-high elastic shorts, which were deemed “improper,” instead of bikini bottoms during a July match in the European Championships. The fine triggered outrage over the sexualization of women’s sports, and the athletes had co...