(CNN) The International Handball Federation has changed its much-criticized uniform regulations for beach handball, meaning female players will now wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms. The change comes after the Norwegian women's beach handball team was fined for wearing shorts in a game against Spain earlier this year. Norway's team line up during 2018 Women's Beach Handball World Cup final against Greece in July 2018. Since the fine was imposed on the Norwegian team, handball authorities have been put under considerable pressure to amend their regulations. "Over the years, the IHF has launched many projects and initiatives to help achieve this objective, among others by introducing more international competitions and global education programmes for beach handball.

Source: CNN November 02, 2021 04:52 UTC