Nike Faces Criticism Over "Sexist" Olympics Kit | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
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Published 2024-04-15
Nike finds itself under fire as controversy erupts over its latest track and field kit designed for the USA women's team. Critics argue that the attire prioritizes skimpiness over comfort, prompting athletes to question the company's choices. While few others don't find the kit that controversial. Is Nike's design truly problematic, or is it a reflection of deeper societal norms? Rupha Ramani brings you the details surrounding the issue.
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All Comments (21)
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The ladies being fined for not competing in bikini bottoms shows the problem. If they still can compete with no problem in shorts then it's obvious that they wanted to sexualize the women doing these sports for personal enjoyment. I'm glad the athletes are taking offense and pushing back. There should be more standing against this.
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It seems like every couple of years, they remove more and more clothing. I think the news should investigate the designers behind these super skimpy, aka - almost naked sportswear.
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If the women have to wear that outfit, then the men should have to wear the Borat mankini.
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I agree with the pushback against these "uniforms" for women. It's not like modesty is a thing for either the men or the women, but the women's uniforms are plain exploitation.
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Well there you have it. They can chose to wear either shorts or underwear.
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I was hoping they would change the outfit of the women’s beach volleyball. I I have decided not to watch because it’s too embarrassing. Also I don’t understand why the USA couldn’t change the women ‘s gymnastics team leotard as well. Women are being exploited thru what they wear during their performances.
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Nike, shame on YOU! Thats poor taste. Please correct the Athletic attire, immediately.
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Its a sports event ffs....Not a corn production
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How can something be "sexist" when a certain group of people don't even know what a woman is? 🤔
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Good. It will show if a boy is running on the women's teams very easily.😂😂😂
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Have these critics seen what female track athletes are choosing to wear these days?
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Customer engagement gone awry another self inflicted wound from the Swoosh brand revealing the strategic disconnect that has pushed its once dominant market performance further downward...Nike's response will only reveal how empathy affects it handling of adversity😮
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Nothing seems to be said when dudes have got their whole print on show due to tight ass shorts
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Nike always had an issue with women athletes
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Nike the SAME company who hired a MAN to showcase their women’s sportswear line last yr! Just keep that in mind!
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Always detailed reporting. Thank you
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Hello from NJ I'm concerned that an athlete will be disqualified because too much skin (buttocks) is exposed because as a sister of color it can happen.
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If anyone was to ask the women I reckon the majority would say they like it. The women do have the option to dress differently so to me this is a non story.
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They want that kitoff activity that's why they are thinking like that
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Most of the "critics" have never played sports or competed. I can tell you some women athletes have worn less. Also, athletes do and can modify their uniform e.g. tights under pants, compression sleeves, leggings, etc.
