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Michele Kang Honored as Women's Sports Advocate at Gala

10/24/2025

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Kang Receives Award

October 22, 2025, Michele Kang received the Billie Jean King Leadership Award at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports for advancing women in the workplace.
The Cipriani Wall Street gala celebrated growth in women's sports, with TV viewership up 131% in 2024, and honored Alysia Montaño and Diana Flores for advocacy.
Herb Simon, owner of the Indiana Fever, pledged continued support for women's leagues despite challenges.

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Foudy and Wambach Launch Podcast

Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach, prominent figures in women's soccer, launched a podcast titled "Welcome to the Party" to discuss topics related to women's sports.
They announced the podcast during their appearance on Morning Joe on October 22, 2025.
The project demonstrates ongoing media engagement by prominent women's soccer figures, highlighting their role in expanding coverage of women's sports.

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Kang Receives Award

October 22, 2025, Michele Kang received the Billie Jean King Leadership Award at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports for advancing women in the workplace.
The Cipriani Wall Street gala celebrated growth in women's sports, with TV viewership up 131% in 2024, and honored Alysia Montaño and Diana Flores for advocacy.
Herb Simon, owner of the Indiana Fever, pledged continued support for women's leagues despite challenges.

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