inclusivity and innovation,” however Mattel has faced backlash due to the exclusion of an Asian Barbie, especially since this year’s games were held in Tokyo, Japan.“Our intention to represent the Asian community with the Skateboarder doll fell short and we fully receive and recognize the feedback,” a spokesperson said in a statement.“Moving forward, we will work to find more ways to champion all representation and celebrate the amazing achievements of all Olympic athletes, who are showing us that anything is possible,” the media mea culpa continued.
Each Barbie was made to represent the five new Olympic sports — softball, sport climbing, karate, skateboarding and surfing, but after the company’s statement, consumers expressed via Twitter.
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