“Next year, women and girls participating in the tournament will have the opportunity to wear colored shorts if they wish.London Grand Slam tournament director Sally Bolton said in a statement. The head of Wimbledon clarified that the decision was made after “discussions with players and stakeholders“. “Hopefully, these tweaks will help players focus solely on their performance, eliminating a potential source of anxiety.Bolton continued. The English Open dress code required players to wear white on the London lawn, marking a departure from the other major tournaments, the Australian Open, Roland Garros and the US Open. In 2014, the rules were tightened, requiring participants to wear white underwear to comply with the “policy”.all white“.
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Tennis isn’t the only sport affected by these menstrual concerns. At the end of October, the Manchester City women’s football team announced that their shorts will no longer be white from next year. In early July, England star Beth Mead, the European champion, campaigned privately in favor of toning down the kit, explaining that it was “It wasn’t practical when you are at this time of the month.»
Source: Le Figaro
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