Barbie dolls will celebrate Matildas football superstar Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and 7 alternative athletes as a part of a venture introduced through Mattel.
Fowler introduced the scoop of her look-alike doll in a submit on Instagram.
“Super grateful for the opportunity to capture and share a version of myself when I feel my strongest, and most confident,” the Manchester Town ahead mentioned.
“To finally see and hold my Barbie with its bubble braid, gloves, and boots, in a look that many young girls recreate is so special.”
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The alternative athletes being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade from Brazil and Alexa Moreno from Mexico, Canadian football participant Christine Sinclair, boxer French boxer Estelle Mossely, Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini, Spanish paratriathlete Susana Rodriguez and Polish observe and grassland sprinter Ewa Swoboda.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie’s mission couldn’t resonate more deeply with that ethos,” mentioned Williams, who has received seven Brilliant Slam singles titles.
Mattel’s Krista Berger mentioned the logo sought after to notice “the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation”.
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