‘A Terrific Moment for Sports’ – Legendary Billie Jean King Celebrates Historic Move From NHL Network
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Billie Jean King has always been working for the betterment of society. However, she also appreciates initiatives that weigh in her motive. King has always shown an interest in hockey and is currently enjoying the news NHL Network has provided.
Recently, NHL Network announced a show dedicated to women. Evidently, this announcement thrilled her, as she is actively working for the success and bright future of the women’s hockey. Further, she expressed her excitement by saying, “A terrific moment for sports is happening tonight when for the first time ever.”
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Shoutout to all the AMAZING women working at #NHLNetwork!!
Don’t forget to watch #NHLTonight All-Women Edition at 6pm ET with @Jackie_Redmond, @JamieHersch and @KendallCoyne.#WomensHistoryMonth | #WomenInSports pic.twitter.com/lzb7bL6qCi
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) March 22, 2022
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Billie Jean King is an inspiration
The American tennis professional has many achievements tied to her name. She is a former World no. 1 with 39 Grand Slam titles. 12 titles in singles, 16 in doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. Moreover, she founded the Women’s tennis association and women’s sports Foundation and also holds a place in the Tennis Hall of Fame.
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King has always believed in gender equality and is working for the same. She worked to create a welcoming environment for women in tennis in her earlier days, though she didn’t stop there. King later worked on getting rid of hostility for women in other games.
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In the year 2014, she founded the Billie Jean king leadership initiative to create diverse opportunities at different levels. Further, this organization collaborated with NHL to increase the diversity in hockey at every level. The first project that this collaboration brought to life was Female Hockey Ambassador Program. The program is supposed to channel its entire focus on the development of women in hockey. Therefore, proving the fact that Billie never forgot her initial motives.
While addressing the union, King said, “We are proud of BJKLI’s partnership with the NHL and our combined commitment to diversity, inclusion and above all ‘Advancing Equity’.”
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Working for the field one is very common, but walking an extra mile and trying to make the situations a little better in other parts without being greedy is what makes Billie so special. Billie is 78 years old; however, her age doesn’t look like a factor that can stop her from continuing to pursue her goals.
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Pritam Priyedarshi