German gymnasts' outfits take on sexualisation in sport

[janterry]

Good for them. Those tiny costumes were uncomfortable, sometimes too revealing - judges even deducted points for......adjustments.

This is the right step for the sport

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56858863

Until now women and girls have only covered their legs in international competition for religious reasons.

Voss, from Germany, said she was proud of her decision [to wear a full-body suit] and she was supported by her country's gymnastics federation.
Two team-mates then did the same on Friday, wearing full-body suits during the women's all-around final.

The German federation (DTB) said its gymnasts performing in the Swiss city of Basel were taking a stand against "sexualisation in gymnastics", adding that the issue had become all the more important to prevent sexual abuse.
"We hope gymnasts uncomfortable in the usual outfits will feel emboldened to follow our example," said Voss.

[LizBeth]

1. What an outstanding progression further. The all body outfits feel so much more comfortable in

performance. as a competitive swimmer, I so get what they are saying in the tugging and adjusting skimpy outfits. I just did not get point off for adjustment or have to leave for butt shots.

[Cracklin Charlie]

2. That's a nice looking outfit.

Good message to boot.

[Karadeniz]

3. I like the ballet look!

[Polly Hennessey]

4. With the full body outfits the

gymnasts look sleek - like panthers. 💯 percent improvement.

[alittlelark]

5. Love it !! They look like superheros !

[Dr. Shepper]

6. My kiddo is a competitive gymnast

And a tween. For now, she loves her leos, but this will be a nice option as she gets older and develops into a woman. I hope this becomes normalized.

[eppur_se_muova]

7. One pic:

[JudyM]

9. Love this. More like an athlete.

[genxlib]

8. It is a positive step

But I think they have a long way to go

I for one, hate the fact that male floor routines are pure athletic maneuvers without music while the women are expected to prance around to music between tumbles.