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Prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 Held in Madrid: Full Winners List and Highlights

The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were held in the Capital of Spain In Madrid. This event ceremony brings together the biggest names in the global sports for the grand celebration of excellence. This prestigious event honored the top athletes and teams for their outstanding performances in the calendar year 2025. This year tennis stars have dominated the night as the Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka taking top honors of the night. While the Paris Saint-Germain and Lando Norris have also emerged as the major winners.

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka Lead the Winners List

Upcoming Tennis sensation Grand-slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year after for the incredible season which  saw him reclaim the world No.1 in the ranking and won the multiple Grand Slam titles. At age of just 22 he became one of the youngest winners of this prestigious award.

Aryna Sabalenka have also secured the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year title and maintained her dominance throughout the year. Her consistent performances which includes the a US Open victory set her apart from the competition.

Paris Saint-Germain Named Team of the Year

Paris Saint-Germain from the Paris League 1 club has won the Laureus World Team of the Year Award after the historic season. The club have secured multiple trophies which includes the their first UEFA Champions League title and establish themselves as one of the most dominant teams in the modern football.

Their remarkable achievements placed them among the elite clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona that have previously won this honor.

Breakthrough and Comeback Stories In The Spotlight

Lando Norris the F1 driver won the Breakthrough of the Year Award after becoming the Formula One World Champion and delivered exceptional performances throughout the season.

Meanwhile Rory McIlroy have received the Comeback of the Year Award. His emotional victory at the Masters helped him complete the long-awaited career Grand Slam and it marks the one of the most inspiring moments in sports.

Recognition of Young Talent and Inspirational Performances

Lamine Yamal Spain and FC Barcelona Forward made history by winning the Young Sportsperson of the Year Award which showcases his rapid rise in global football at a young age of just 17.

Chloe Kim have continued her dominance by winning the Action Sportsperson of the Year Award and further cemented her legacy in winter sports.

Gabriel Araújo was also honored as Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability and which showcases the excellence in para-sports on the global stage.

Special Honours and Lifetime Recognition

Toni Kroos the Former Real Madrid and German National who won the 6 UEFA Champions League and One FIFA World Cup have received the Sporting Inspiration Award after the exceptional career filled with major titles and achievements.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Nadia Comăneci who marks the 50 years since her historic perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics in which that moment that changed the sport forever.

India’s Women World Cup Team Nomination

After clinching the maiden ICC Women’s World Cup in the November 2025 the Indian women team have nominated for the Best Team Of The Year category. But it could not get the recognition.

The Paris Saint Germain won the award in the Best Team category.

Complete Winners List of Laureus 2026

  • Sportsman of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz
  • Sportswoman of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka
  • Team of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
  • Breakthrough of the Year: Lando Norris
  • Comeback of the Year: Rory McIlroy
  • Sportsperson with a Disability: Gabriel Araújo
  • Action Sportsperson: Chloe Kim
  • Young Sportsperson: Lamine Yamal
  • Sporting Inspiration Award: Toni Kroos
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Nadia Comăneci
  • Sport for Good Award: Fútbol Más

What Makes Laureus Awards So Prestigious

The Laureus World Sports Awards are among the top most respected honors in global sports.

The winners are selected by members of the Laureus World Sports Academy which is the group of legendary athletes.

The awards just not celebrate just victories but also resilience, inspiration and the ability of sport to brings the positive change in society.

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