Former England player Amy Hunt reiterates her call for more role models for young girls after backlash over an advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney promoting a betting company.
Hunt says the advert, which is for the American betting firm Novig, risks discouraging young girls from taking part in sport. She frames her comments around the influence public messaging can have on children and adolescents, particularly when it comes to participation and confidence.
Across the reports, the focus remains on the potential impact of the controversial betting advert rather than on changes to any advertising policy. The outlets differ slightly in emphasis, with some highlighting the broader “role model” theme while others stress Hunt’s concern that the advert could act as a barrier to girls who want to play sport.
