In an often male-dominated sporting world, it is important to acknowledge the women who are making huge differences in the world of sport. Even though much progress can be seen thus far, we still have a long way to go until we see full equality in sport. The women featured on this list are just a sample of those making waves in the industry; they were selected deliberately to represent a variety of players, coaches, media, and executives.
Here are 10 of the most powerful sporting females in the world today…
10. Ronda Rousey
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey has progressed as to become one of the biggest stars in MMA- a brutally competitive sport that is dominated by males. She has unquestionably moved into the villain category due to her propensity for trash-talking her opponents before brutally submitting them with her signature armbar.
In the years since Rousey made her amateur debut in 2010, her career has taken off. She signed with the UFC for the first time as a female competitor in November 2012, becoming the first female fighter to serve as the event’s main attraction three months later. She is now the top female MMA fighter in the world pound-for-pound with a record of 9-0 (eight submissions and a TKO).
10. Ronda Rousey
9. Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis player, is not merely one of the best women in the game when measured just by her own star power and visibility; she also ranks among the top players overall.
Having won a career Grand Slam (the Australian, French, U.S., and Wimbledon Opens), Sharapova has also established a name for herself in the marketing world. Sharapova is currently ranked by the WTA as the ninth-best female tennis player in the world. Sharapova consistently draws large crowds to events thanks to a unique combination of beauty, talent, and charisma. She also attracts plenty of corporate suitors.
9. Maria Sharapova
