Naomi Osaka continues to inspire millions as she gets included in THIS illustrious list!
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Naomi Osaka is one of the most talked-about tennis players currently in the world. The 24-year-old has gained a huge following not only for her on-field achievements but also for her immense personality that shines through off the pitch.
The Japanese star had a solid season on the pitch in 2021, but had an even greater impact off the pitch. Osaka took a short hiatus from tennis starting from midway through her French Open campaign. The bold decision kickstarted the discussion of the importance of mental health in the world of mental health and set an example for anyone else who’s facing such problems in the future.
Osaka in the list of most influential athlete influencers!
Naomi Osaka was named in the list of the most important athlete influencers by Sports Business Journal. The list contained some of the biggest sports stars across the world such as basketball star LeBron James, founder of SpringHill Co Maverick Carter, founder of Klutch Sports Group Rich Paul and American gymnast Simone Biles.
During a recent interview, Elite Tennis player, Venus Williams had revealed that she was proud of the young Japanese and complimented Osaka as she spoke openly about the importance of mental health, especially in sports.
The only other tennis-related person on the list was WTA chief Steve Simon. The WTA chief had the courage to take on the Chinese government and to make a strong gesture regarding the Peng Shuai disappearance case, blocking all the events of the WTA circuit in the country until the issue is fully clarified.
Following that, Naomi Osaka too expressed her concerns over the situation of Peng Shuai.
“I was recently informed of a fellow tennis player that has gone missing shortly after revealing that she has been sexually abused, Censorship is never ok at any cost, I hope Peng Shuai and her family are safe and ok. I’m in shock of the current situation and I’m sending love and light her way. #whereispengshuai.”- said the Japanese, becoming one of the only few active tennis players to voice their opinions on the situation. This, along with her bold decision of taking a hiatus, projected her strong personality to the world and made her nomination to the list of most influential athlete influencers well worth.
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Akash Mandal
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