WORLDWIDE NEW QUEEN VERIFIED! Following an incredible performance at the 2025 International Cheer and Dance Championship, ESPN has officially proclaimed the Ohio State Cheerleading Squad the #1 Cheer Team on the Planet! They did more than simply cheer. ✨ They prevailed. 🔥 They inspired me. 🌍 THE WORLD WAS SHOOKEN.
There are moments in sports when the lights hit a little brighter, when the air vibrates with something beyond energy—something historic, electric, and utterly unforgettable. That was the atmosphere at the 2025 International Cheer and Dance Championship when the Ohio State Cheerleading Squad took the stage. What happened next wasn’t just a routine. It was a global reckoning, a transformation of movement into power, of athleticism into art, of a team into legends. And when it was all said and done, ESPN did not mince words. The announcement came with clarity and conviction: The Ohio State Cheerleading Squad is the number one cheer team on the planet.
Let that settle in. Not the best in the conference, not the best in the nation—the world. In a competition brimming with global talent, elite programs from countries with long-standing cheer traditions, and judges with the highest expectations, Ohio State didn’t just show up. They commanded the floor. They dominated the moment. They etched their names into international cheer history with precision, passion, and presence that left audiences from every continent absolutely breathless.
For many, cheerleading is often misunderstood—relegated to the sidelines, underestimated in its complexity. But what the Ohio State squad brought to the championship shattered every misconception. Their performance wasn’t background noise; it was the main event. From the moment the first beat dropped, the energy shifted. They didn’t just perform stunts—they executed them with grace and strength that defied gravity. Every toss, every pyramid, every high-speed tumbling pass was a statement. And that statement was clear: This is what excellence looks like.
The routine was nothing short of a spectacle. A tapestry of athleticism, choreography, unity, and raw, unfiltered spirit. They incorporated storytelling through movement, blending sharp, military-level synchronicity with moments of fluidity that captured the heart. Their expressions burned with intensity. Their formations changed like clockwork. Their presence swallowed the arena whole. Judges didn’t need slow-motion replays to see it. Fans in the rafters didn’t need commentary to understand it. What Ohio State delivered was beyond cheer—it was performance art, championship-caliber sport, and cultural moment all in one.
When the final move landed, when the last note rang out and the entire squad held their finishing pose with pride pulsing from their chests, there was a brief moment of silence. That rare kind of silence that doesn’t happen because people aren’t impressed, but because they’re too stunned to react. Then the world erupted. Thunderous applause. Deafening screams. International competitors offering standing ovations. Tears in the crowd. And somewhere, in the flood of emotion, in the chaos of triumph, was the quiet realization that we had just witnessed something unforgettable.
What followed only confirmed what everyone felt. ESPN’s declaration hit headlines like wildfire: Ohio State Cheerleading is the #1 Cheer Team on the Planet. Social media exploded with tributes and disbelief. Clips of their routine went viral in a matter of hours. Influencers, celebrities, athletes, and dance legends from around the world shared the footage with words like “masterclass,” “unreal,” “flawless,” and “queen energy.” One prominent Olympic gymnast posted, “I don’t even have the vocabulary to describe what I just watched. This wasn’t cheerleading. This was a global takeover.”
And maybe that’s what it really was. A takeover. A rewriting of narratives. A message to the world that cheerleading is not just about pom-poms and pep rallies—it’s about strength, discipline, sacrifice, and heart. It’s about commanding attention, igniting crowds, and redefining what it means to compete. That’s what Ohio State brought to the table. That’s what elevated them from national contenders to world champions.
Their path to this moment wasn’t easy. The road to the International Cheer and Dance Championship is one of tireless preparation and physical grind. Months of training, conditioning, countless hours perfecting routines to the second, building trust and synchronicity in the dark so they could shine in the light. Every muscle ache, every mental block, every late-night rehearsal contributed to what they ultimately unveiled on that floor. It was not an overnight miracle—it was the culmination of pure, relentless work.
But work alone doesn’t win championships. Passion does. Purpose does. And the Buckeyes had both. Their squad didn’t just train for gold. They believed in something bigger. They carried the legacy of their school, their alumni, their past squads who laid the foundation. They were fighting not just for a title, but for recognition—for every cheerleader who’s been told they weren’t real athletes, for every moment the sport was underestimated. They were carrying a message, and that message thundered across the globe with every stunt, every smile, every beat: We are here. We are elite. And we are undeniable.
The gravity of this moment can’t be overstated. To be crowned best in the world is not just a reward—it’s a responsibility. A spotlight this big can be blinding, but the Buckeyes are walking into it with pride and poise. Their leadership, both among coaches and captains, has kept the team grounded, reminding them that this is not a destination but a new beginning. There are more stages to conquer, more minds to change, more young cheerleaders to inspire. And that, perhaps, is where the magic lies—not just in what they did, but in what they made others believe was possible.
Across Ohio, celebrations erupted. At the university, the energy on campus was electric. Students draped in scarlet and gray took to the streets. Faculty sent messages of congratulations. Alumni beamed with pride, recalling their own memories of the Buckeyes and marveling at how the cheer squad had just elevated the school’s reputation on a global scale. Even the football program and basketball stars took to social media to pay their respects, acknowledging that this wasn’t just a moment for cheer—it was a moment for the entire Ohio State community.
In one of the more emotional scenes following the announcement, a former squad member—now a coach at a different university—sent a heartfelt message that resonated with thousands. “This team just did what we all dream of. They showed the world that cheer isn’t just a sport—it’s an art form. And they did it with power, joy, and that Buckeye fight. You made us proud.”
And perhaps that’s the most powerful part of it all. The way this moment transcended trophies and titles. The way it created a ripple effect of pride, unity, and ambition. In a world often divided, often cynical, here was a team that reminded everyone of what can be achieved when passion meets precision, when community lifts each other up, and when the pursuit of greatness is matched by the grace of those who achieve it.
Ohio State Cheerleading didn’t just win a championship. They created a cultural moment. They became icons. They inspired thousands of young athletes across the globe who now see themselves reflected in that historic performance. They redefined what a cheer team could be. They proved that the sidelines are no longer the limit. They can take center stage. They can own the spotlight. And when they do, the world will take notice.
As the buzz continues and honors pour in from every direction, one truth remains clear. The 2025 International Cheer and Dance Championship belonged to Ohio State. And the title of the best cheer team on Earth now proudly lives in Columbus. The crown has been placed, the banner raised, and the record books rewritten. They did more than simply cheer. They prevailed. They inspired. The world was shooken. And the queens have been verified.
Long may they reign.
