By Our Reporter
FIFA today unveiled the first of a stellar team of local stars to be known as ‘Beyond Greatness Champions’ to support and promote the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Beyond Greatness Champions are a group of inspirational trailblazers who represent the best of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand across sport, entertainment, media, arts, politics and business. They will be using their passion for women’s sport, inclusivity and unity to build anticipation for the tournament through their social channels, representing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 at key milestones and events, and sharing the excitement within their industries and networks. They are a team who are united by their achievements and commitment for change, history makers who exemplify what it means to go Beyond Greatness.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 COO Australia Jane Fernandez highlights how the Beyond Greatness Champions will play a crucial role in supporting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 within local communities.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup is going to create history and make change right across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and what better team of inspirational people to help celebrate this than our very own history-makers. Our Beyond Greatness Champions will help shape moments of empowerment for women on and off the pitch in the lead up to the tournament, now and for generations to come.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 COO Aotearoa New Zealand Jane Patterson says history is all about firsts and inspiring the next generation.
“We’ve called upon inspirational Australians and New Zealanders who represent our host nations’ diverse communities, who share values with our event, and who have achieved their own moments of greatness to help us engage with our communities and promote the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.”