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Olympic adventures: Event Days 2, 3 and 4
I finally have some downtime after a whirlwind of Olympic events. No one could accuse us of wasting our time here+ACE Over the last few days we have seen rowing, the women's triathlon, the bronze medal men's singles and doubles badminton (which I finally know how to spell) and the women's marathon. … [Read more...]
Olympians tossed for trying to lose are signs of a bigger issue
Throwing a match is considered one of the biggest taboos in sports. In fact that action is the opposite of sports, which is supposed to an honest and fair competition between entities. Well tell that to the eight female badminton players who were tossed from Olympic competition Wednesday after the … [Read more...]
Badmintoners Can Burn the Skirts!
No--just kidding. Don't burn anything. Fire is dangerous.But at least female badminton players can ditch their skirts if they would rather play in shorts (or pants I would assume). The Badminton World Federation has nixed its plans to require female athletes to wear skirts in competitions. There was … [Read more...]
Badminton governing group ends controversial women’s dress code
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Badminton’s new dress code criticized as sexist
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Pakistan official lashes out at badminton skirt rule
By Umar FarooqNew badminton ruling irks Pakistan.LAHORE: … [Read more...]
Badminton’s skirt rules cause unease
A new ruling that requires female badminton players to wear skirts on court is causing unease among players as they prepare to adopt the new compulsory dress code.Diju Valiyaveetil, right, and Jwala Gutta of India play a World Badminton Championships match against Poland in Hyderbad in 2009. A new … [Read more...]
Badminton star Jwala Gutta smashes compulsory skirt rule
A new ruling that requires female badminton players to wear skirts on court is causing unease among players as they prepare to adopt the new compulsory dress code.The Indian Open Super Series, which begins next Tuesday, will be the last tournament in which women can wear shorts on court before the … [Read more...]
I want a girl with a short skirt…
...and a loooooong badminton racket.Yep. New rules for female badminton players. Skirts are now required. REQUIRED. Despite my occasional equivocation over skirts because I wear them myself when playing tennis, this is just wrong.The official peeps at the Badminton World Federation say that aren't … [Read more...]