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Naomi Osaka wins top title at 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards

World number two tennis player Naomi Osaka of Japan has been named “Sportswoman of the Year” at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards. This is Osaka’s second Laureus Sports Awards. In 2019, she won the “Breakthrough of the Year” award.

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In the men’s category, World number two Rafael Nadal of Spain won the 2021 “Laureus Sportsman of the Year” title. This is the second title for Nadal, who also claimed the prestigious award in 2011.

Here is the complete list of Winners:

  • Sportsman of the Year Award: Rafael Nadal
  • Sportswoman of the Year Award: Naomi Osaka
  • Team of the Year Award: Bayern Munich
  • Breakthrough of the Year Award: Patrick Mahomes
  • The comeback of the Year Award: Max Parrot
  • Sport for Good Award: KICKFORMORE by KICKFAIR
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Jean King
  • Athlete Advocate of the Year Award: Lewis Hamilton
  • Sporting Inspiration Award: Mohamed Salah
  • Sporting Moment of the Year Award: Chris Nikic

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Sumit Arora

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