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Dainora Dvarionaitė Faces Curses for Her Nudity: Older Women Write the Most Disgusting Comments

Dainora Dvarionaitė Faces Curses for Her Nudity: Older Women Write the Most Disgusting Comments

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuanian bodybuilder Dainora Dvarionaitė faces significant criticism, particularly from older women, for her revealing photos and muscular physique.
  • Despite initial lack of support, even from her parents, Dvarionaitė has achieved top rankings in Lithuania, with her coach and partner providing support.
  • She discusses the challenges of balancing a bodybuilding career with motherhood and the significant pay disparity between male and female bodybuilders.

Klaipėda-based bodybuilder Dainora Dvarionaitė is accustomed to drawing attention, not just from passersby but also on social media, where the 29-year-old openly shares photos, including those showcasing her physique.

The greatest hatred comes from older women. They write greasy curses and 'you look disgusting.' But they don't look modest either. How many older women walk around with purple hair, so where is that elegance?

— Dainora DvarionaitėResponding to criticism about her appearance from older women.

However, this openness has led to considerable criticism. In a Delfi TV interview, Dvarionaitė revealed that while she receives compliments, she also faces a barrage of negativity, a common experience for bodybuilders. She noted that the harshest criticism often comes from older women, who send vulgar messages and call her appearance "disgusting." Dvarionaitė countered this by pointing out that some of these critics also adopt unconventional appearances, questioning their own notions of elegance.

Her journey into bodybuilding began in her teenage years when she joined a gym to lose weight. What started as light exercise evolved into serious competition preparation, a path not initially supported by anyone, not even her parents, who missed her first competition. The common feedback she received was that her chosen sport was "very unladylike." Yet, Dvarionaitė stated that external opinions faded as her results improved, eventually becoming the best in Lithuania.

It's very unladylike.

— Dainora DvarionaitėRecounting the common feedback she received about her chosen sport.

As healthy lifestyles and fitness have become more mainstream, Dvarionaitė has observed an increase in bodybuilding enthusiasts, though few opt for demanding categories like hers, which require significant muscle mass. She has been in a committed relationship with her coach and partner for twelve years. They share common goals in sports and life, though they have postponed marriage to focus on her career, traveling globally for competitions over the past five years.

I want children too, but it would be very disadvantageous for me to get pregnant now, and it would be very difficult for me to get back into rhythm afterward. I mean, to reach the top athletes on the planet, not to participate at an ordinary level.

— Dainora DvarionaitėExplaining her decision to postpone motherhood due to her career.

Dvarionaitė acknowledged that combining family, bodybuilding, and motherhood is challenging. At 29, she feels she has a limited window to reach peak performance in her sport. While she desires children, she believes getting pregnant now would be detrimental to her career aspirations of reaching the elite global level. She also pointed out the financial struggles in women's bodybuilding, stating that female athletes earn significantly less than their male counterparts, often receiving prizes that are ten times smaller.

Women in bodybuilding do not become rich, unlike men.

— Dainora DvarionaitėDiscussing the financial realities of women's professional bodybuilding.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.