In the world of professional sports, where men usually get most of the attention, there’s someone working quietly behind the scenes to change things for women athletes. This person isn’t on the field but is determined to make women’s sports better. Alexis Ohanian, who is also the co-founder of Reddit and is married to the legendary tennis player Serena Williams, is making a big difference by supporting and investing in women’s sports.
He’s challenging old ideas and shaping how women’s sports will look in the future. His dedication is starting important conversations about fairness in sports.
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Lyndsey D’Arcangelo, co-author of “Hail Mary: The Rise & Fall of the NWFL,” recently talked about Ohanian’s deep commitment to women’s sports. She shared her conversation with Ohanian on Twitter, saying, “just got off a call with @alexisohanian. his passion/support for women’s sports is palpable. and he sees what’s happening/what the future holds. he’s investing in it. you might want to pay attention”
In response, Ohanian emphasized that his involvement in women’s sports is not merely a fleeting interest but a strategic investment. He tweeted, “Can’t stop, wont stop! And not doing it bc it feels good (tho it does) or bc I’m a girldad (tho l am 2x) but bc I’ve made a career out of identifying and then investing / building BIG businesses 10 years before everyone else sees it – that’s why women’s sports interest me.” This entire interaction was posted on Alexis Ohanian’s Instagram story.
Alexis Ohanian has been a staunch advocate and supporter of women’s sports. His support isn’t just verbal, he has invested large sums on money in Women’s sports as well.
Alexis Ohanian’s support for women’s sports
Alexis Ohanian has been supporting women’s sports for a while now. Alongside Serena Williams, he’s invested in Angel City FC, a soccer club that joined the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2022. This investment not only boosts women’s soccer but also shows Ohanian’s commitment to helping women’s sports grow.
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Ohanian recently took to social media to express his views on the dynamics surrounding women’s sports. He pointed out that while male athletes generally extend their support to their female counterparts, there are still a few insecure individuals who do not wish to see women succeed in sports. “What’s so interesting is that actual male athletes are generally hugely supportive of women athletes. It’s the keyboard jocks who furiously type angry tweets,” Ohanian posted.
Imagine a world where men didn’t feel threatened by the success of women’s sports. It’s not zero-sum, folks.
What’s so interesting is that actual male athletes are generally hugely supportive of women athletes.
It’s the keyboard jocks who furiously type angry tweets.
— Alexis Ohanian 🇦🇲 (@alexisohanian) September 13, 2023
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Alexis Ohanian’s strong support for women’s sports shows his dedication to fairness in athletics. His investments and advocacy give hope to female athletes who want to break barriers and succeed on the world stage.
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