Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams’ spouse, recently shed light on the backlash he faced from an old post related to woмеn’s basketball, illustrating his steadfast support for woмеn’s sports. Ohanian has consistently advocated for woмеn’s sports and has invested in Angel City FC, a woмеn’s soccer club, demonstrating his commitment to their growth. Additionally, he criticized the NCAA for neglecting to provide adequate resources to woмеn’s basketball teams.
Despite his vocal support for woмеn athletes, Ohanian encountered criticism and hateful comments from fans. Nevertheless, such negativity hasn’t deterred him from his vision, as he reмains resolute in his support for woмеn’s sports.
Ohanian recently shared some of the hateful comments he received from fans on his official Instagram story, adding captions expressing his resilience and determination to support female athletes. His sarcastic tone underscores his unwavering commitment to advocating for woмеn in sports and highlighting the disparities and underinvestment they face in a male-dominated industry.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Ohanian further discussed the sports industry’s backward mindset, emphasizing the need for equal opportunities for female athletes. He emphasized the legacy of underinvestment in woмеn’s sports, asserting his vision to establish a strong presence for woмеn’s sports in the industry despite the challenges and criticism he encounters.