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The Women Of Germany's Gymnastics Team Are Wearing Full-Length Suits To Reject Sexualisation In The Sport

In a statement, German gymnast Elisabeth Seitz said: "We wanted to show that every woman, everybody, should decide what to wear."

The subject of women's sporting uniforms has been a hot topic lately, with Norway's beach handball team making international news when they were fined for refusing to wear bikini bottoms.

Other sporting teams have chosen to take a stand against sexist regulations for clothing, including the women of Germany's gymnastics team who are currently competing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Pauline Schu00e4fer from Germany doing a routine
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During training and events, the team has chosen to forgo the usual bikini-cut leotards in favour of full-body suits, which cover their legs and ankles.