Sherrie Silver, a 26-year-old Rwandan-born choreographer residing in the United Kingdom,
now has a statue dedicated to her in London.
On February 17, the statue is now one of eight 3D printed statues that were unveiled.
by Adidas London to encourage gender equality in sports.
London boasts more sculptures of men (21%) and animals (8%),
according to the sportswear company, than it does of women (4 percent ).
Adidas has designed eight monuments to honor women who are working to make the world a better place.
To boost women’s representation in London
and inspire the next generation of change makers,
a more equal future for women and girls in sport is needed.
“In London, there are more statues of animals and men than of women.”
In 2022, women do not deserve that kind of support. We’ve honored eight remarkable women who are role models for the future generation.”
Adidas posted on its social media sites to clarify the situation.
Sherrie Silver ”one of eight women who have been immortalized”
by Adidas as part of the brand’s commitment to celebrate some of the UK’s most powerful women.
In athletics, fashion, and culture, there is no shortage of inspirational and famous talent.
Vivianne Miedema, a female Arsenal footballer, Eniola Aluko,
a footballer and commentator, Francesca Brown,
Ellie Goldstein, a dancer and model, and rugby player Emily Scarratt,
who is also a footballer and the CEO of Goals4Girls
Tanya Compas, a youth worker and activist,
Asma Elbadawi, a basketballer, poet, and activist, is among the others.
‘I am happy to be African and want to represent whenever I can,’
she says of the dancer’s pose in the statue, which is a typical dancing stance.