General
Former Gymnast Petra Witjes Explains How Photos Can Take on a Life of Their Own: ‘My Crotch Was Fully Visible’
Former top gymnast Petra Witjes supports new European Broadcasting Union guidelines that aim to portray female athletes more respectfully, citing her own experiences of being photographed in compromising positions as a minor. She warns that such images can end up on the dark web or be used maliciously, emphasizing the need to protect athletes from individuals with wrong intentions without making the female body a taboo subject. Witjes argues that respect should be maintained without unnecessary zooming, ensuring that sports performance remains the focus rather than sexualization.
Ozetta summarises; the reporting is the newsroom's