Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka claim top honours at 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards
April 21, 2026 - 00:40
Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka captured the top individual honors at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, a ceremony celebrating global athletic excellence across multiple disciplines. Alcaraz was recognized as the World Sportsman of the Year, while Sabalenka earned the Sportswoman of the Year award, cementing their status as the leading figures in their sport.
The event in Paris highlighted achievements from a wide array of sports. Football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain was celebrated as the World Team of the Year. In a poignant moment, gymnastics legend Nadia Comăneci received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her enduring impact on athletics.
Further accolades were distributed to champions from the Olympic Games and Formula One, underscoring the diverse range of athletic prowess honored on the night. The awards ceremony served as a glittering gathering of the world’s finest sporting talent, reflecting a year of remarkable performances and historic accomplishments. The winners were selected by the esteemed Laureus World Sports Academy, comprising many of the greatest legends in sporting history.
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