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Sabrina Ionescu Champions Body Confidence in Young Athletes

10/31/2025

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Sabrina Ionescu, a WNBA star, advocates body confidence for young female athletes through Dove's Body Confident Sport Program.
The program targets body image issues linked to 45% of girls dropping out by age 14.
Coaches and mentors support athletes to help confidence come from within.
Ionescu also encourages athletes to speak up about their struggles.
Her signature sneaker line has gained cross-gender appeal and is breaking barriers in footwear.

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Story summary

Sabrina Ionescu, a WNBA star, advocates body confidence for young female athletes through Dove's Body Confident Sport Program.
The program targets body image issues linked to 45% of girls dropping out by age 14.
Coaches and mentors support athletes to help confidence come from within.
Ionescu also encourages athletes to speak up about their struggles.
Her signature sneaker line has gained cross-gender appeal and is breaking barriers in footwear.