Diana Flores.

LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Oakley, from EssilorLuxottica, has signed Diana Flores, Mexican national flag football player and global ambassador for the sport, to Team Oakley, its lineup of game-changing athletes. From leading the Mexican National Team to numerous victories, to being named the Most Valuable Player at the 2022 World Games, Flores has had a major impact on the game of flag football. As the sport prepares to make its debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Flores will continue as a global ambassador for and advocate of the sport.

Flores will wear Oakley’s cutting-edge performance eyewear including Oakley Sphaera, Radar EV Path, Hydra and more. She will join the roster of notable Team Oakley athletes from the likes of Justin Jefferson, Kylian Mbappé, Patrick Mahomes, Fred Kerley, Damian Lillard and more, the announcement said.

Flores said, “Breaking boundaries as a Latina has always been my goal, and I’ve faced challenges where people said, ‘You’re too small, you can’t do this.’ But I’ve learned that the power of ‘No!’ is the fuel for my journey. Joining Team Oakley represents not just my personal triumph but the opportunity to join forces with an iconic brand, while continuing to elevate the sport on a global stage and inspire others to go out there and chase their dreams.”

 
Corey Hill, head of Oakley global sports marketing, said, “Welcome to the football revolution. Diana’s influence on the game is unstoppable and truly embodies what we stand for at Oakley: inspire youth athletes, be authentically yourself and drive change. With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, it’s a very exciting time to welcome such a global star.”

At the NFL Flag Championships in August, Oakley engaged with young athletes and equipped them with best in class Oakley eyewear for use on and off the field, in addition to engaging with select athletes for social content capture, according to the announcement. Oakley said it sponsors four nationally recognized clubs: Conquer Chargers, Staten Island Giants, Tucson Turf and Texas Fury.