The Laureus Sports Awards 2024 ceremony held in Madrid was a spectacular event, honoring the outstanding achievements of the Laureus Awards 2024 world’s best athletes across various sports disciplines.
Laureus World Sports Awards 2024
As we all know that on 22nd April 2024, the Grand Celebration of Sporting Excellence has been happened in Madrid. And most of the peers are eager to know the Awards list. The complete list of Laureus World Sports Awards 2024 has been listed in this article.
Novak Djokovic: Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
Novak Djokovic, the renowned tennis maestro, and the world’s top-ranked player, secured his place in Laureus history by clinching the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the fifth time. This remarkable achievement equals the record set by Roger Federer, solidifying Djokovic’s status as one of the greatest athletes in tennis history.
Aitana Bonmatí: Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Aitana Bonmatí, the talented footballer from Barcelona and the Spanish national team made history by becoming the first footballer ever to receive the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award. Her exceptional skills and sportsmanship on the field have set a new standard for women’s football globally.
Simone Biles: Comeback of the Year
Simone Biles, the American artistic gymnast with an illustrious career boasting 37 World and Olympic medals, earned the Comeback of the Year award. Her inspiring return to the sport after a brief hiatus was recognized as a testament to her resilience and unmatched contributions to gymnastics.
Jude Bellingham: Breakthrough of the Year
Jude Bellingham, the talented English footballer representing Real Madrid and the England national team, received the Breakthrough of the Year award for his outstanding performances. Presented by tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz, this accolade acknowledges Bellingham’s rising stature in the world of football.
Honoring Sporting Icons: Guest Presenters and Notable Awards
The ceremony was graced by sporting legends who added to the event’s grandeur by presenting awards to the deserving winners. Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and Usain Bolt, the iconic sprinter, bestowed awards upon Djokovic and Bonmatí, respectively, elevating the significance of the occasion.
Notable Awards:
- Team of the Year: Spain Women’s Football Team
- Action Sportsperson of the Year: Arisa Trew
- Laureus Sport for Good Award: Fundación Rafa Nadal
- Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Diede de Groot
About the Laureus Sports Awards
The Laureus World Sports Awards, an esteemed annual event, celebrates remarkable sporting achievements and promotes the initiatives of Laureus Sport for Good. With shortlists curated through votes from over 1,000 sports media professionals worldwide, and the International Paralympic Committee contributing to the selection of the World Athlete of the Year with a Disability, the awards reflect the global significance of sportsmanship and excellence.
The winners, determined by votes from the esteemed Laureus World Sports Academy, showcase the pinnacle of sporting prowess while supporting the noble cause of Laureus Sport for Good, which aims to transform young lives through sports.
A Fitting Tribute to Sporting Greatness
The 2024 Laureus Sports Awards ceremony was an excellence, honoring the world’s greatest athletes and their exceptional achievements. It underscored the values of sportsmanship, perseverance, and excellence that continue to inspire generations of athletes and fans worldwide.
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