A meeting with a Global Sports Icon and Symbol of the Fight for Equality Billie Jean King

April 11 | 5 p. m. | VU Theatre Hall, Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius

On the occasion of VU's 445th birthday, the Faculty of Philosophy invites you to an open discussion on gender equality in contemporary society and equal opportunities in sport with the global sports icon and symbol of the fight for equality Billie Jean King. The sports legend will also participate at the international Billie Jean King Cup matches featuring national women’s tennis teams in Vilnius.

Billie Jean King is one of the most renowned tennis players globally, having been the first world number one and winning 39 Grand Slam titles during her career (12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles). In 1973, Billie Jean King famously won the “Battle of the Sexes“, a match watched by 90 million television viewers worldwide.

The discussion will take place on April 11th at 5:00 PM in the VU Theater Hall, moderated by prof. Jonas Dagys, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at VU.

Advance registration is encouraged.