Mumbai: Sportswear giant adidas has brought table tennis player Manika Batra on board as a part of its initiative to celebrate and boost women in the world of sports. The duo aims to drive credibility and inclusivity in sports, further fanning the aspirations of upcoming women sportspersons across the country, stated the brand.

Manika joins adidas' rich roster of women athletes, consisting of stellar names like Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Nikhat Zareen, to name a few.

This partnership focuses on empowering women to realise their dreams as the brand continues to be an ally for women breaking barriers and creating a reverberating impact in the world of sports. The brand partners with Manika Batra, an Arjuna Awardee in 2018 and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna winner in 2020, and many more.

On this new association with adidas, Manika Batra said, "Partnering with adidas is an opportunity every sportsperson looks forward to. I am very excited and grateful for this to have come my way especially at a time when the brand is celebrating women through their ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ campaign. I hope with my sport and my association with adidas, I can empower and encourage women to see possibilities irrespective of the challenges so that the nation can witness many more 'golden girls'.

Speaking about the collaboration, brand adidas India senior director Sunil Gupta said, "We are thrilled to have Manika Batra as the newest member of the adidas family. She is an inspiration to many young women who aspire to push limits and achieve seemingly unachievable goals. We will continue to drive the attitude, “Impossible Is Nothing” through our athletes while celebrating women in the world of sports"