Olympic Tennis Commentator Criticized for Sexist Remarks
French journalist unions denounce inappropriate comments made during women's doubles match at Paris Olympics.
- The remarks were made by an RMC radio commentator during a match between France and Italy.
- The commentator described player Sara Errani using stereotypical cliches about housewives.
- French journalist unions issued a joint statement condemning the comments as sexist and misogynistic.
- The unions highlighted that other European networks have taken immediate action in similar cases.
- Eurosport recently fired a commentator for a sexist remark during a swimming event at the same Olympics.