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Ski jumping-Bloodied Norwegian Opseth sets world record

by admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Representation, SEW

Norwegian ski jumper Silje Opseth set a women’s world record when she flew 230.5 metres down the Monsterbakken in Vikersund, Norway on Sunday. The 24-year-old jumped 236 metres in the trial run but fell on landing, sustaining bloody injuries to her face. But...

International Handball Federation changes ‘sexist’ uniform regulations following criticism

by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The International Handball Federation has published new rules for its female beach handball athletes, officially changing their uniform from bikini bottoms to shorts. The amendment comes after months of criticism and accusations of sexism — and an act of protest from...

Handball chiefs urged to resign over bikini bottoms rule

by admin | Aug 10, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Women’s sports associations across Europe have called for the resignation of the presidents of both the international and European handball federations, accusing them of “blatant sexism” for rules that require female players to wear bikini bottoms. The Norwegian...

Pink offers to pay fines for Norwegian women’s beach handball team after they refuse to wear bikini bottoms

by admin | Jul 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Pink is offering her support to the Norwegian female beach handball team in their battle against wearing bikini bottoms during games.  The Grammy-winning singer, 41, took to Twitter on Saturday to announce that she would be willing to pay the disciplinary...

Women’s Handball Players Are Fined for Rejecting Bikini Uniforms

by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Norway’s women’s beach handball team was fined by the European Handball Federation on Monday, after players wore shorts, instead of the required bikini bottoms, during a game over the weekend. The International Handball Federation requires women to wear bikini bottoms...

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