The Metropolis

Badminton bosses try to sex up the sport for 2012 Olympics by making women wear shorter skirts

Mike Pollitt | Friday 27 May, 2011 15:48

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“TV ratings are down. We want to build them up to where they should be. They play quite well. We want them to look nicer on the court and have more marketing value for themselves. I’m surprised we got a lot of criticism.” [Via Hypervocal]

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