The All England Club announced on Thursday that Wimbledon will allow women to wear black underwear from next year’s tournament to ease fears of competition.
There have been calls for Wimbledon to make an exception to the traditional rule that all players must wear white. “We are committed to supporting our players and listening to their feedback on how they can do their best,” said Wimbledon CEO Sally Bolton.
“We are pleased to confirm that, following consultation with players and representatives of various interest groups. The Board of Directors has decided to renew the white wear rule at Wimbledon. “This means that, starting next year, women and girls participating in the championships will be able to wear colored underwear if they wish. We hope that this rule change will help the athletes to focus on their competition and not on a potential source of anxiety..”
Wimbledon says
Wimbledon announced on Thursday that it will relax its strict white dress code during the championships. Allowing players to wear black underwear and allaying potential concerns during periods.
The Grand Slam organizing committee said the decision came after discussions with the WTA, apparel manufacturers. And medical teams about how to better support women and girls participating in the tournament. “We are committed to supporting our players and listening to their views on how they can do better,” All England club chief executive Sally Bolton said in a statement.
We are pleased to confirm . Following consultation with players and representatives of various interest groups. The Board of Directors has decided to renew the white wear rule at Wimbledon. “This means that from next year, women and girls competing in the championships will be able to wear colored underwear if they wish.” We hope this rule change will help players focus on their competition by removing a potential source of distraction. “
According to the organizers, the requirements for other clothing, accessories and equipment remain unchanged. The issue of women wearing white came to the fore at Wimbledon this year. When players expressed their fears of having to wear white.
That means women and girls competing in the championships will be able to wear colored underwear from next year if they want. “We hope this rule change will help players focus on their game by removing potential sources of distraction.”
Organizers of wimbledon
According to the organizers, the requirements for other clothing, accessories and equipment remain unchanged. The issue of women wearing white came to the fore at Wimbledon. This year when players expressed their fears of having to wear white.
Asked about the national team’s white kit at this year’s European Women’s Championship, England’s Beth Meade said at times it was impossible. Several English women’s club football teams have chosen not to wear white shorts.
However, When Asked about the national team’s white kit at this year’s European Women’s Championship. England’s Beth Meade said at times it was impossible. Several English women’s club football teams have chosen not to wear white shorts.
Accordingly, The decision follows the example of women’s football teams, including Manchester City, who have stopped playing in white shorts.