Badminton Orders Women to Wear Skirts: Smart or Sexist?

In an attempt to boost interest in the sport, the Badminton World Federation is requiring women competing at top levels to wear skirts or dresses while playing. Opponents say that this is a blatant attempt to use sex to promote the sport.

Many prefer pants or tracksuits, explains the New York Times. Players say the rule is sexist, not to mention offensive to Muslim players, and will be a hindrance to competitors. ?It doesn?t matter what Kobe Bryant wears,? says Mesinee Mangkalakiri, who competed for the United States in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. ?People like his skills on the court. You?d hope they come to watch you because you are their favorite player and you have ability and style, not because you?re wearing someone?s favorite skirt.?

Some athletes are working to get the rule -- planned to go into effect next week -- revoked at a meeting of the sport's leaders in China this weekend.

Source: http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/badminton-orders-women-to-wear-skirts-smart-or-sexist/question-1835881/

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