Women’s Sports Honorees Celebrate Rising Visibility and Popularity
At the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City, honorees Eileen Gu, Hilary Knight, and Trinity Rodman celebrated the growing visibility and popularity of women's sports, citing record-breaking attendance numbers for events like women's hockey and soccer matches.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 17, 2026 —
NEW YORK CITY – Honorees at the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City highlighted the increasing visibility and popularity of women’s sports. Athletes Eileen Gu, Hilary Knight, and Trinity Rodman were among those celebrating the momentum, pointing to recent record-breaking attendance figures for events in women’s hockey and soccer.
The event recognized individuals who have made significant impacts in the world of sports. Gu, a freestyle skier, Knight, a professional ice hockey player, and Rodman, a professional soccer player, were present to acknowledge the growing attention and support for female athletes and their respective disciplines.
The discussions among the honorees centered on the positive trends observed in women’s sports, with specific mention of significant increases in audience engagement. Both women’s hockey and soccer have reportedly seen record attendance numbers, signaling a shift in fan interest and participation.
This recognition at the TIME100 Sports Gala underscores the ongoing efforts to elevate the profile of women in athletics and highlights the tangible progress being made through increased viewership and event attendance.
Story summarized from the original created by Chantelle Lee on time.com, see more information here.
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