This year has been quite eventful for Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian. After enjoying the Paris Olympics to the fullest, he decided to bring a mini version of it to the US, for many sports enthusiasts who were unable to watch the action live. Ohanian’s new passion project, ATHLOS, a first-of-its-kind all-women’s track and field meet, offered the biggest purse in track and field. The meet hosted Olympic champions such as Gabby Thomas, Faith Kipyegon, and Alexis Holmes. Not only that, he even managed to book Grammy award-winning artist Mega Thee Stallion for the evening’s musical performance. Recently, his father shared his thoughts on her electrifying performance.
ATHLOS was a beautiful mix of athletics and concerts by Megan Thee Stallion and DJ D-Nice. Full-on entertainment! What was the real motivation is coming up with an event like this? Well, while speaking on this Serena Williams’ husband said, he hated how athletes’ relevancy tended to fade out with the end of the Olympics and he wanted to change that narrative. He believes female athletes, in particular, have a lot of potential not only on the track but also with their unique personalities.
Recently, Alexis Ohanian shared a video clip on his social media accounts with the caption, “Our 776 content team pitched me on a unique cold open for our AGM this year and I think it turned out pretty great. Thanks for the fatherly advice, Dad! I’ll share your feedback with @theestallion — but glad you still liked @athlos @scoreplay @stoke_space @astroforge + @InterluneSpace.” What was the topic of discussion between the father-son duo, though? Well, in that video clip, Ohanian was spotted dialing his father, Chris, and asking for some advice.
Ohanian said, “Well, so I got to give this presentation for our AGM where I basically tell all of our LPs all the things we did this year and I don’t really know how to get it all in. Do you have any advice for me? Some sage fatherly advice?” In reply, his father advised him to slow down a bit while speaking. After, that Alexis Ohanian reflected a bit on all the things that happened this year and asked him if he loved ATHLOS. To this, Chris replied, “OMG! Everything just worked so well. People were going nuts. But I’ve never dealt with volume that loud. I don’t know if that’s a thing. That performance by Megan Thee Stallion, the bass, it was too loud!“
ATHLOS witnessed a grand success after a full house turnout and praises from the athletes, audience, and even the members involved in the event. How does Serena Williams’ multi-talented husband look to take forward this mega event in the upcoming years? Well, during a recent interview, he revealed, “At a minimum, I want this to be an important part of the New York Sports landscape. It is in the same way that the US Open is one of those must-attend events not just for tennis fans, but for New Yorkers Americans, or International fans. Like it is a marquee event of athletic excellence.” Ohanian seems to be an avid lover of sports, but did he love tennis, right from his childhood days?
Which sport does Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian and his father, Chris like the most?
Last year before Adira’s birth, Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian penned down a heartfelt note to his father. He said, “Any man can be a father, but not every father is a dad. I’m grateful that I had such a great role model in my dad, Chris Ohanian, who is the reason why I know what matters. Thanks for all those chores that taught me discipline; all the football tosses; and letting me tease you. I’m sensing a pattern here…” His father, Chris has been an inspirational figure for him throughout his life and interestingly it seems they even share a common love for the NFL!
During a previous interview, Ohanian revealed, “I’ve never picked up a tennis racquet in my life.” In fact, he also went on to speak about how his father used to change the channel whenever he saw the racquet sport running on TV. However, with time, Serena Williams’ husband admitted that he got smart and real quick once he started dating Serena. Now, he claims he has a “tremendous” love for tennis!
However, even now, we often see this father-son duo spending time together while watching NFL matches. For example, recently these two die-hard fans of Washington Commanders attended the team’s commanding 42-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium. Alexis Ohanian was even spotted highlighting the electrifying atmosphere of the stadium on social media. His father was seen donning Commanders’ gear while cheering for the team from the VIP box. Later on, Alexis Ohanian even shared a post with the caption, “And Grandpa got a great big W.” His bond with his father truly reflects the bond he shares with his own kids. Share your thoughts on these heartwarming moments.
