“Having my daughter there for it all is priceless,” Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian gives a heartfelt speech after claiming a prestigious award

“Having my daughter there for it all is priceless,” Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian gives a heartfelt speech after claiming a prestigious award

Serena Williams with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia - IMAGO / ZUMA Wire

Alexis Ohanian is certainly a well-known and respected figure in the business community. Married to Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian was one of the co-founders of Reddit, which is a massive social media platform. Recently, the American entrepreneur added another feather in his cap, as he won the Champions of Equality award for playing a vital part in promoting women’s sport.

Serena Williams recently retired from professional tennis after an emotional farewell at US Open 2022. Her husband Alexis Ohanian remains committed to promoting women’s sport, which he has been doing for the past couple of years. In his acceptance speech, he stated that although there is a long way to go, this award will always remain special.

“This award is the first I’ve ever received for any of my work. I obviously don’t do any of it for awards, but it feels like like we’re on the right track with just 2 years in funding…is just one of many to come,” Alexis Ohanian said.

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Alexis Ohanian obliged to receive the award from tennis great Billie Jean King

Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams
Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams

Alexis Ohanian also added that he was grateful to receive the award from the one and only, Billie Jean King. The former American tennis player has been at the forefront of promoting women’s tennis among her other social involvements.

“And to receive this honor from Billie Jean King & WomensSportsFdn in front of my family is the absolute best. I’ll do my best to earn this Champions for Equality Award,” he added.

Lastly, he also dedicated this award to his daughter Alexis Olympia. He stated that having his daughter alongside her while receiving the award is certainly a proud for him. The American entrepreneur left Reddit two years ago to focus on his new venture, which aims at promoting women’s sports.

“Having my daughter there for it all: priceless. I left Reddit 2 years ago to make sure everything I was building wasn’t just the absolute best, but also would make her proud,” he added.

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