Nike Faces Criticism Over "Sexist" Olympics Kit | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

Nike Faces Criticism Over "Sexist" Olympics Kit | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
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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[@jadesmith7983]

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.

[@jashuasmith9361]

Nobody should be forced to do anything.

[@jadesmith7983]

@@jashuasmith9361 Exactly 💯

[@mikeg3810]

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.

[@mrxces69]

The athletes who train hard to have great bodies dont mind showing it off

[@jadesmith7983]

Agreed!!

[@puneetsingh6277]

Why is it bothering you ? Lol

[@kriskross6934]

@@puneetsingh6277because it’s inherently sexist to force these women into revealing clothes. What if someone is a Christian that doesn’t believe in showing their vag? Or a Muslim woman, or you know just a regular woman not comfortable exposing their vag. Pretty simple. Why are you ok with objectifying women?

[@spanglishgaming]

Well there you have it. They can chose to wear either shorts or underwear.

[@newttella1043]

If the women have to wear that outfit, then the men should have to wear the Borat mankini.

[@bigd7481]

The women have multiple outfits they can choose from. Not just this one. Plus the athletes actually had input and say in the outfits. Your fake outrage is embarrassing.

[@newttella1043]

@@bigd7481 So.... You know I was making a joke? Here's a social skill for you, when someone mentions Borat mankini...it's not to be taken seriously...just saying.

[@bigd7481]

You aren't joking. You people are just dumb.

[@danmatthews5364]

These uniforms have been used since the 90s up to 2012

[@gregj831]

The European female high jumpers and pole vaulters are basically having to perform in thongs already so why all the fuss?

[@kimberlycrossley6134]

Nike, shame on YOU! Thats poor taste. Please correct the Athletic attire, immediately.

[@richardhayman4868]

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.

[@gregj831]

You should go check out what they got the European female high jumpers and pole vaulters in! It's nothing but a strip show.

[@mrxces69]

So what about the mens shorts that shows the print of their genitalia? You see them complaining?

[@Binga7686]

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.

[@jadesmith7983]

True 💯

[@eldios831]

Its a sports event ffs....Not a corn production

[@OOICU812]

How can something be "sexist" when a certain group of people don't even know what a woman is? 🤔

[@mrxces69]

Damn right, its the same people who do not see gender LOL

[@juliencomeault3709]

Have these critics seen what female track athletes are choosing to wear these days?

[@terryfrit3749]

Gonna be watching near XXX in the Olympics soon . But then again men posing as women can hide their packages now 😅.

[@gregj831]

Your right! With the European girls its basically a strip show.

[@CurlyBoyChuck]

Nike the SAME company who hired a MAN to showcase their women’s sportswear line last yr! Just keep that in mind!

[@Joyce-zl4qd]

Good. It will show if a boy is running on the women's teams very easily.😂😂😂

[@dbizz8642]

Nothing seems to be said when dudes have got their whole print on show due to tight ass shorts

[@greengold7440]

Always detailed reporting. Thank you

[@kishoretadikonda7001]

They want that kitoff activity that's why they are thinking like that

[@markbrenner7804]

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.

[@ironshelter40]

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.

[@emilyrandall9968]

I've played football,baseball learned to box swam competitions with synchronize swimming while in high school. Also they'll have a jacket and plenty of towels to keep comfortable

[@ironshelter40]

@@emilyrandall9968 💯

[@Huhu0137]

The athletes who are in the Olympics are openly disapproving it. I am sure if you ever work with female athletes who perform best in less clothing, that experience is valid, but the fact that their target customers are not happy, proves it's a poor design with little understanding of the need for their comfort, which is essential for good performance.

[@rogero7661]

⁠@@Huhu0137- which athlete who actually tried on the kit has complained about it?

[@1titans]

It looks like all other outfits

[@greengold7440]

Nike always had an issue with women athletes

[@speedflash9504]

no it is not!!!

[@chazayah5985]

Ladies were more classy back then

[@jaykeyz9094]

Are clothing companies supposed to pay athletes to wear whatever they want? Do they know most women like to show off their bodies that they work so hard to optimize, getting a few choice quotes from a handful of women does not represent everyone. When they tried to have my lacrosse team wear Speedos and tight fitting kits, you could choose not to be sponsored by them. Nike is not looking for a highly educated well rounded individual to represent their company. They're looking for an athlete with incredible physical attributes that has a successful track record in a specific sport, their body is a part of that, man or women. This is not compulsory, if you don't like sexy outfits that accompany starts to make, don't wear it. Go get your own clothing, make it yourself or find a different brand. This is just nonsense, trying to blackmail a company to pay you simply because you're a woman. Athletes are not paid to be priests, they're meant to provide entertainment and sell tickets, seriously go find a company that sells ballroom gowns is that if that's how you prefer to dress. Oh wait wait wait, they're complaining because they want to be paid to do whatever they want, got it. They deserve to be paid the exact same amount as anyone else, regardless if anyone shows up, buys their apparel or wears their jersey. I think the major brands should create an equity sponsor version of their company where they can allocate some money to advancing women's sports through donations because this is certainly not fair or earned. The last 5 to 10 years I simply hear more stories of women demanding money because they are women

[@lifestylelove2651]

Well we all need to stop ..theres shorts woken can wear they dobt have to wear that bathing suit type

[@slidethru468]

Wasted money

[@emilyrandall9968]

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.

[@gregj831]

Check out what the slavic female high jumpers have to wear! It's basically a strip show.

[@raya472]

Plot twist: what if it was designed by women?

[@kixigvak]

The ancient Greeks, who gave us the Olympics, competed naked.

[@julietburns6792]

Women were not allowed though.

[@kixigvak]

@@julietburns6792 nag nag nag

[@josephtaylor5909]

Wow I see not sexist outfits those outfits are no more skimpy than anything the women have worn and most track & field women choose different styles anyhow. Whoever is making this an issue is doing for some other reason it's not for the females on the Olympic team that's for sure I wish people would stop trying to input problems all the time.

[@gregj831]

The European girls are already performing in high cut thongs.

[@breakthroughsounds6863]

This is not really news.

[@pauljohn7969]

Like the gym cover it up

[@allenmano]

Value ⤵️

[@h1ob355]

They competed completely naked in ancient Greece....

[@fin2-em2mf]

that looks like something brooke logan would wear...

[@user-zl9qc9cc4u]

These uniforms are amazing the athletes are going to look great. I think the media is the one spreading the negativity about these uniforms.

[@ScarKing-sr9fv]

Its a cute outfit

[@RShaun]

They literally opened the footage with a woman in shorts. 1:30

[@raya472]

"While the men wear shorts"...sooo you wanted the men to wear bikinis? Stop dragging men into women issues.

[@EightFrancs]

Exactly.

[@zer0coolninja887]

SPECIAL OLYMPIC FEMALES HAVE TO WEAR THIS TOO IF NOT ITS DISCRIMINATION❤❤

[@jaylove9844]

Next, swimmers will not be able to wear swimsuits. This generation is sad

[@ScarKing-sr9fv]

These are amazing outfits.

[@Rishabh-Dev]

Do you really think people watches women athletic performances for mere sportsmanship? 😅

[@janhvipandey5281]

Fir kiske liye dekhte hain ? Hawas ke liye?

[@ThEEqualizer93]

Good Morning bohot jaldi aapko pta chala log ladies Wimbledon itna jyada kyun dekhte hain​@@janhvipandey5281

[@Rishabh-Dev]

@@janhvipandey5281 Jo manna hai maano. Yeh raaz hum Ladko tak hi rahega. Jyada ungli karne ki koshish nakko karo. 😅

[@janhvipandey5281]

@@Rishabh-Dev Ungli nahi kar rahi bhai Aur jis raaj ki baat tum kar rahe ho na kuch ladkiyo ko wo pata hota hai par afsos sabko nahi 🙂

[@ptseti]

Oh please stop, just STOP{. Wait until you see Jamaican outfits it makes Nike look like a kindergarten school uniform. Nothing is revealing about this. STOP THIS NONSENSE. Its fashion and leave the ladies alone.