EL SEGUNDO, California – The Barbie dolls will pay tribute to tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday.
The others portrayed as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, football players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair, boxer Estelle Mossely, swimmer Federica Pellegrini, paratriathlete Susana Rodriguez and track and field sprinter Ewa Swoboda.
“Throughout my career, I have always been driven by the idea of breaking glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie’s mission could not resonate more deeply with that spirit,” said Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles. simple.
The brand wanted to highlight “the impact of sports on promoting self-confidence, ambition and empowerment among the next generation,” said Krista Berger of Mattel.
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