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August 15, 2012
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Badminton Dress Code for Women Criticized as Sexist
To create a more "attractive presentation," the Badminton World Federation has decreed that women must wear skirts or dresses to play at the elite level, beginning Wednesday. Many now compete in shorts or tracksuit pants. The dress code would make female players appear more feminine and appealing to fans and corporate sponsors, officials said.