Pink has stepped up to support the Norwegian women’s beach handball team in their battle against outdated and sexist uniform regulations. Recently, beach handball has come under scrutiny for its unfair rules: while male athletes can wear shorts and tank tops, female players are required to don midriff-baring tops and snug, high-cut bikini bottoms. The Norwegian team made headlines when they protested these rules by wearing shorts during a Euro Finals match, which resulted in a fine of 1,500 Euros from the European Handball Federation.
Upon learning of the fine, Pink took to Twitter to express her pride in the team’s actions. “I’m VERY proud of the Norwegian female beach handball team FOR PROTESTING THE VERY SEXIST RULES ABOUT THEIR ‘uniform,’” she tweeted. “The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM.” In a show of solidarity, Pink offered to cover the team’s fine, stating, “Good on ya, ladies. I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up.”
The European Handball Federation mandates that women’s uniform bottoms must have a close fit and cut at an upward angle toward the top of the leg, with a maximum side width of 10 centimeters. The Norwegian team has long argued that such tight and revealing attire is inappropriate for a sport played in the sand. After wearing shorts during their match against Spain, they hope to bring attention to the need for uniform change.
In response to the backlash, EHF President Michael Wiederer acknowledged the need for reevaluating the uniform regulations and assured that efforts would be made to promote fairness in sports attire. “I can confirm that the EHF will do all it can to ensure that a change of athlete uniform regulations can be implemented,” he said. This response reflects the growing demand for positive change fueled by public voices, including Pink’s.
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In summary, Pink’s support for the Norwegian women’s beach handball team highlights the ongoing battle against sexist uniform regulations in sports. The team’s courageous protest has sparked a conversation about gender equity in athletics, prompting the European Handball Federation to reconsider its policies.