The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards will once again unite the world's sporting community, alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment, culture and fashion. The iconic Laureus statuette will be awarded to one winner in each of seven major categories. The winners will be selected by
Rishabh Pant's unforgettable comeback from a life-threatening car crash to Test glory for India has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. Pant will represent both India and the sport of cricket as the world's biggest sports awards
The 25th anniversary Awards staged 25 years after the first ever Laureus Awards in 2000, will honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future - expect the biggest names from the world of sport, joined by celebrity sports fans, in a unique mix for which Laureus is renowned
The announcement of was Laureus World Sports Awards made on Wednesday by Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, and Isabel Diaz Ayuso, President of the Madrid Region, along with Laureus Academy Members Raul Gonzalez and Alessandro Del Piero, at the Teatro Albeniz in Madrid
The Award winners in these categories and recipients of the Awards presented at the discretion of the Laureus World Sports Academy will be announced at the Laureus World Sports Awards in the Spring.
Berlin [Germany], Feb 17 (ANI): Ahead of the 20th anniversary of Laureus World Sports Awards, South African rugby legend Bryan Habana has been inducted into the Laureus World Sports Academy.