Norway’s Beach Handball Team Gets Change In Sexist Uniform Rules

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The athletes on Norway’s women’s beach handball team will be allowed to choose the length of their uniform bottoms following a change in rules from the International Handball Federation. The change comes about three months after a decision to fine Norway's team for wearing shorts instead of the regulation bikinis led to widespread outrage.

NBC News reported this week that beginning January 2022, female players will only be required to compete in "short tight pants with a close fit," and a "body fit tank top.” The rules were updated Oct. 3 but have only now garnered widespread attention.

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