Laureus World Sports Awards

The prestigious ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of athletes across the globe over the past year.

Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal was recognized as the Young Sportsperson of the Year, following his breakthrough performance in 2025.

Rory McIlroy also received a special honor following his consecutive Masters victory, delivering an emotional speech to the star-studded audience.

The event highlighted the resilience of the sporting community, with Novak Djokovic also making a notable appearance to praise the impact of cricket icon Virat Kohli.