Barbie launches dolls to honour women sports stars eNCA
British sprint world champion Dina Asher-Smith holds her own Barbie.LONDON - British sprint world champion Dina Asher-Smith said she was"proud" to have her own Barbie as the toy brand announced a line-up of dolls to honour female sporting role models ahead of International Women's Day.
French women's football captain Amandine Henry and Ukraine's fencing world champion Olga Kharlan also have dolls. "I'm so proud to have my own one-of-a-kind Dina Barbie doll," said Asher-Smith."It's an honour to work with Barbie as a 'Shero' and work together to inspire future champions."Growing up, sportswomen were less visible in the media and there is still a gap when it comes to women's sports, which is why representation is so important."
Lisa McKnight, global head of dolls at Barbie, said the aim was to shine a spotlight on"powerful, diverse role models" ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.
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