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Female Athletes Strike Back at Controversial Ad

Karen Duggan says the backlash has shifted attention to the discipline and sacrifice required of female athletes, while others warn it could deter young girls from sport.

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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Karen Duggan: Sydney Sweeney’s charmless gambling ad a grim reminder of the Page Three days

Sexualised ad sets women back while encouraging young men to gamble – and we all know how damaging that can be

·Dublin, Ireland
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Female athletes strike back at controversial ad

Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

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Controversial Sweeney ad is outdated and silly

Former Republic of Ireland international footballer Karen Duggan believes the backlash to a controversial advert featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has "flipped the script in a positive way", and put more focus on the commitment it takes to be a successful female athlete.

·Ireland
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Yes, Sydney Sweeney’s Novig Ad is Offensive to Female Athletes  – The Nevada Sagebrush

The needless, over-the-top sexualization of the ad aides the regression of the work female athletes have done towards equality for decades.

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Do Women Have to Be Sexy in Sports? Controversial Sydney Sweeney ad Outrages Female Athletes, Including Czech Ones

Women don't always have to look sexy when playing sports, female athletes are rebelling against a controversial advertising campaign by a betting company in which actress Sydney Sweeney covers herself with only sports gear.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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