Nelson Mandella

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

25 Years of Laureus

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles

Legends of sport will gather in Madrid for Laureus World Sports Awards 

Simone Biles, Fabio Capello and Xavi Hernández among attendees of 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards on April 20 at the iconic Palacio de Cibeles

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The Laureus World Sports Awards honours, recognises and celebrates the world's greatest athletes, the inspirational power of sport and its ability to change lives.  



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