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Williams, Biles, Osaka, Rapinoe: World’s most ‘iconic’ sportswomen ranked’

by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW

YouGov has released an in-depth paper on the perception of women’s sport around the world. It draws on research from 13 countries, including Australia, India, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and France. Those taking part were asked a series of questions on the...

Naomi Osaka admits she ‘started playing tennis’ because of Serena Williams

by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The Japanese star has paid homage to the 23-time Grand Slam champion and credited her for being the main trailblazer in women’s tennis for the past 20 years. Williams has won the most major singles titles of the Open Era and the second-most of all time, behind...

Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka: Which sportswomen made Time’s 100 most influential list?

by admin | Sep 20, 2021 | Representation, SEW

This year, the list has been sorted into six categories – icons, pioneers, titans, artists, leaders and innovators. Four sportswomen made this year’s list – Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Allyson Felix and Sunisa Lee. GiveMeSport Women runs through each female athlete and...

Williams praises Osaka and Biles for opening up about mental health

by admin | Sep 13, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Tennis superstar Venus Williams candidly shared her own mental health struggles as she praised athletes Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles for speaking out about their own battles. Williams, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2019, wrote in an op-ed for the New...

Naomi Osaka Launches KINLÒ: A Skincare Line Meant To Treat And Protect Melanated Skin

by admin | Sep 9, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Naomi Osaka has become a powerhouse on and off the court as an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. From her work with Nike’s Play Academy supporting young girls sports to refurbishing tennis courts in Queens with BODYARMOR LYTE to her latest collection with...

Naomi Osaka Shouldn’t Feel Pressured to Rush Return to Tennis

by admin | Sep 6, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The racket went flying from her hands, caroming violently off the court, a vivid expression of Naomi Osaka’s frustration. It also marked a bit of foreshadowing. Here Osaka was, the defending U.S. Open champion, on a Friday night in New York, in front of 20,000 fans...

Naomi Osaka Following U.S. Open Defeat: ‘Don’t Know When I’m Going to Play’ Again

by admin | Sep 4, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The tennis world saw a shocking result Friday night when defending U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka was upset in the third round by 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez. It might be a while before the four-time Grand Slam champion returns to the court. In her post-match press...

Naomi Osaka Gives Olympic Pin To Young Black Girl After U.S. Open Victory

by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Naomi Osaka is not only a world-class tennis player, but also someone who is paying it forward for a whole future generation of potential stars. After a match at the U.S. Open this week, Osaka made a young fan’s day after she gifted her a pin she received at the 2020...

​​Coco Gauff on Her Off-Court Personality, Her Biggest Inspiration and Her Latest TV Obsession

by admin | Sep 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Naomi Osaka wasn’t the only fashion-forward tennis star at this year’s U.S. Open. Coco Gauff, one the sports youngest players, just announced her new capsule collection with New Balance. In her first-round victory over Magda Linette Monday night, Gauff wore a tank top...

Naomi Osaka’s comments on being “humble” prove the sexist standards around female success

by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | Representation, SEW

At just 23 years old, Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slam championships, been the highest-paid sportswoman for two years in a row, and became the first tennis player to light an Olympic cauldron. While you might think that gives her all the bragging rights in the...
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