Tennis player ranked 38th in the WTA ranking, Sorana Kirstea, was invited to the “La Fileu” podcast, where she made several revelations about one of the sponsors she has worked with during her career. His statements provoked several reactions, the latest being the reaction of multiple Olympic medalist Ana-Maria Popescu.
Sorana Cîrstea, information from behind the scenes of cooperation with Adidas
Sorana Kirstya collaborated with the Adidas brand until 2016, and the athlete wanted to talk about some conversations with company representatives in the “La Fileu” podcast.
“I remember when I had a contract with Adidas. They kept telling me, given that I looked good for an athlete, that “it’s better to look good and be in the top 20 than not look good and be number 1”.
When you’re in the top 20, no matter how you’re seen, you’re on a high, and every tournament has a crowd. So they told me, “It’s better to be beautiful and be in the top 20 than… less beautiful and be number 1.” You see, they also have their quotas, this is the market.” – this is the message that Sorana received then.
Multiple world and European epee champion Ana-Maria Popescu reacted to Sorana Kirstya’s sexist message, and also made a statement about it.
“Now I know why I didn’t have a sponsor all my life. But thanks to the technical equipment company in Hungary who sponsored me for many years, especially since in fencing you can’t even see our faces, that is, not necessarily how good we are.” – said Ana-Maria for Pro Arena.
Achievements of Ana-Maria Popescu
Olympic Games
– gold medal with the team (Rio de Janeiro, 2016)
– 2 individual silver medals (Beijing 2008, Tokyo 2020)
World Championship
– 2 gold medals with the team (2010, 2011)
– 2 silver medals: one in the team (2015) and one individually (2018)
– 3 bronze medals: one in the team event (2013) and two individual (2002, 2011)
European Championship
– 7 gold medals: 6 team (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015) and one individual (2013)
– 4 silver medals: 2 team (2012, 2013) and 2 individual (2008, 2016)
– 2 bronze medals: one team (2016) and one individual (2011)
Source: Hot News RO
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