Women's jerseys to get tighter

Dec 12: China's women footballers will wear specially designed body-hugging outfits from next year, aiming to give added attraction to their already admired skills. The red and white outfits are being specially made for the team by equipment-maker Adidas. Zhang Jilong, vice-chairman of the Chinese Football Assoaciation, said the sleeves and shorts would be shortened and the uniforms would be tighter against the player's bodies.

Till now, women have had to wear baggy male-style outfits, with the shorts often longer than their knees. Zhang said they had ``none of the aesthetical taste of the beauty of the female body.'' The outfits are bound to become an established fashion item in women's soccer, and follow a similar campaign by volleyball to give competitors greater TV appeal. They also offered cash prizes for the best dressed teams.

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