The aesthetics of the games: do you have to match the beauty standards to get medals?

2024-08-04 21:45:03

Is there a connection between sports and beauty? Do the media and social networks play a role in the perception of athletes? Inside One evening at the Games, we try to understand how sponsors choose the athletes who will be part of their team. Too fat, too skinny, straight or curly hair, do we have to conform to beauty standards to win awards?

American Frederick Richard in training, Paris 2024 Olympic Games, July 24, 2024. REUTERS – Athit Perawongmetha

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