Post by max23 on Jun 30, 2022 3:58:25 GMT -5
Here's links to two articles that discuss the appropriateness of Wimbledon requiring female players to wear white clothing.
The BBC article refers to a tweet by Monica Puig, a former professional player who won the singles title at the 2016 Olympics: "Definitely something that affects female athletes! Finally bringing it to everyone’s attention! Not to mention the mental stress of having to wear all white at Wimbledon and praying not to have your period during those two weeks." The article also discusses the effect of periods on performance, quoting Chinese player Zheng Qinwen, "the only player to take a set off the unstoppable Iga Swiatek at this year's French Open, [who] was hampered by stomach cramps in the final two sets. She said afterwards it was down to 'girl things,' adding: 'I have to do sport and I always have so much pain on the first day. I couldn't go against my nature.'"
The article on the Sport Bible website covers much of the same ground as the BBC article, but it also includes a quote from Catherine Whitaker, a British sports reporter, presenter and commentator, who said: "I live in fear of getting my period during a week when I’m presenting on TV. And that involves no strenuous physical activity, policing of my toilet breaks (unless working with a very diligent floor manager) or requirement to wear white. It’s time to talk about periods."
BBC website article: www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61785521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Sport Bible article: www.sportbible.com/tennis/australia-wimbledon-stars-speak-out-against-allwhite-dress-code-20220628
The BBC article refers to a tweet by Monica Puig, a former professional player who won the singles title at the 2016 Olympics: "Definitely something that affects female athletes! Finally bringing it to everyone’s attention! Not to mention the mental stress of having to wear all white at Wimbledon and praying not to have your period during those two weeks." The article also discusses the effect of periods on performance, quoting Chinese player Zheng Qinwen, "the only player to take a set off the unstoppable Iga Swiatek at this year's French Open, [who] was hampered by stomach cramps in the final two sets. She said afterwards it was down to 'girl things,' adding: 'I have to do sport and I always have so much pain on the first day. I couldn't go against my nature.'"
The article on the Sport Bible website covers much of the same ground as the BBC article, but it also includes a quote from Catherine Whitaker, a British sports reporter, presenter and commentator, who said: "I live in fear of getting my period during a week when I’m presenting on TV. And that involves no strenuous physical activity, policing of my toilet breaks (unless working with a very diligent floor manager) or requirement to wear white. It’s time to talk about periods."
BBC website article: www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61785521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Sport Bible article: www.sportbible.com/tennis/australia-wimbledon-stars-speak-out-against-allwhite-dress-code-20220628