New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.
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"How our sport is displayed during live broadcast can be incredibly powerful, yet sometimes harmful to the women competing and the women [and] girls watching."
— Holly Bradshaw , Athlete
"The sexualization of women athletes through selective camera angles and editing choices continues to be a significant concern across many sports broadcasts."
— Glen Killane , Executive
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New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.
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