The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid honour Carlos Alcaraz (Sportsman) and Aryna Sabalenka (Sportswoman) as tennis dominates the night; Paris Saint-Germain wins Team of the Year, Lando Norris takes Breakthrough, Rory McIlroy wins Comeback, and Lamine Yamal takes Young Sportsperson at just 17.
मैड्रिड में आयोजित 2026 लॉरियस विश्व खेल पुरस्कारों में कार्लोस अल्काराज़ (स्पोर्ट्समैन) एवं आर्यना सबालेंका (स्पोर्ट्सवुमेन) सम्मानित — टेनिस का बोलबाला; पेरिस सेंट-जर्मेन को टीम ऑफ़ द ईयर, लैंडो नॉरिस को ब्रेकथ्रू, रोरी मैकलरॉय को कमबैक, एवं लामीन यमाल को मात्र 17 वर्ष की आयु में यंग स्पोर्ट्सपर्सन।
Why in News
The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Madrid, Spain — honouring the top athletes and teams for performances in the 2025 calendar year. Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won Sportsman of the Year after reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking and winning multiple Grand Slam titles; at 22, he became one of the youngest winners of this award. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won Sportswoman of the Year, with her season including a US Open victory. Paris Saint-Germain won Team of the Year after a historic season that included their first UEFA Champions League title. Lando Norris won Breakthrough of the Year after becoming Formula One World Champion. Rory McIlroy won Comeback of the Year after completing his career Grand Slam with an emotional Masters victory. Lamine Yamal — the Spain and FC Barcelona forward — won Young Sportsperson of the Year at 17. Chloe Kim won Action Sportsperson of the Year; Gabriel Araújo (Brazil, swimming) was among the recognised para-athletes.
At a Glance
- Event
- Laureus World Sports Awards 2026
- Venue
- Madrid, Spain
- Performances honoured
- Calendar year 2025
- Sportsman of the Year
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) — reclaimed world No. 1, multiple Grand Slam titles; one of the youngest winners at 22
- Sportswoman of the Year
- Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) — season included a US Open victory
- Team of the Year
- Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, France) — historic season including first UEFA Champions League title
- Breakthrough of the Year
- Lando Norris — Formula One World Champion
- Comeback of the Year
- Rory McIlroy — Masters victory completing his career Grand Slam
- Young Sportsperson of the Year
- Lamine Yamal (Spain, FC Barcelona forward) — age 17
- Action Sportsperson of the Year
- Chloe Kim — winter sports (snowboarding)
- Recognised para-athlete
- Gabriel Araújo (Brazil, swimming)
The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Madrid, Spain, honouring athletes and teams for performances in the 2025 calendar year. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won Sportsman of the Year after reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking and winning multiple Grand Slam titles — at 22, he became one of the youngest winners of this prestigious award. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won Sportswoman of the Year, with her consistent performances including a US Open victory. Paris Saint-Germain (France, Ligue 1) won Team of the Year after a historic season that included their first UEFA Champions League title — placing them alongside previous winners such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Lando Norris won Breakthrough of the Year after becoming Formula One World Champion. Rory McIlroy won Comeback of the Year — his emotional Masters victory completed the long-awaited career Grand Slam. Lamine Yamal, the Spain and FC Barcelona forward, won Young Sportsperson of the Year at just 17. Chloe Kim won Action Sportsperson of the Year, continuing her dominance in winter sports. Gabriel Araújo (Brazilian Paralympic swimmer) was among the recognised athletes.
2026 लॉरियस विश्व खेल पुरस्कार स्पेन की राजधानी मैड्रिड में आयोजित हुए — 2025 कैलेंडर वर्ष के प्रदर्शन हेतु एथलीटों एवं टीमों को सम्मानित किया गया। स्पेन के कार्लोस अल्काराज़ ने विश्व स्पोर्ट्समैन ऑफ़ द ईयर का खिताब जीता — उन्होंने विश्व नं. 1 रैंकिंग पुनः प्राप्त की एवं कई ग्रैंड स्लैम खिताब जीते; 22 वर्ष की आयु में वे इस पुरस्कार के सबसे युवा विजेताओं में से एक बने। बेलारूस की आर्यना सबालेंका ने विश्व स्पोर्ट्सवुमेन ऑफ़ द ईयर का खिताब जीता — उनके सत्र में यूएस ओपन विजय शामिल थी। पेरिस सेंट-जर्मेन (फ़्रांस, लिग 1) ने टीम ऑफ़ द ईयर का पुरस्कार जीता — पहली UEFA चैंपियंस लीग ट्रॉफ़ी सहित ऐतिहासिक सत्र के बाद। लैंडो नॉरिस ने फ़ॉर्मूला वन विश्व चैंपियन बनने के बाद ब्रेकथ्रू ऑफ़ द ईयर जीता। रोरी मैकलरॉय को कमबैक ऑफ़ द ईयर पुरस्कार मिला — उनकी भावुक मास्टर्स विजय ने लंबे समय से प्रतीक्षित करियर ग्रैंड स्लैम पूरा किया। लामीन यमाल (स्पेन, FC बार्सिलोना फ़ॉरवर्ड) ने 17 वर्ष की आयु में यंग स्पोर्ट्सपर्सन ऑफ़ द ईयर जीता। क्लोए किम ने एक्शन स्पोर्ट्सपर्सन ऑफ़ द ईयर का खिताब जीता।
Category श्रेणी | Winner विजेता | Context संदर्भ |
|---|---|---|
Sportsman of the Year स्पोर्ट्समैन ऑफ़ द ईयर | Carlos Alcaraz कार्लोस अल्काराज़ | Tennis — No. 1 + multiple Grand Slams टेनिस — नं. 1 + कई ग्रैंड स्लैम |
Sportswoman of the Year स्पोर्ट्सवुमेन ऑफ़ द ईयर | Aryna Sabalenka आर्यना सबालेंका | Tennis — US Open टेनिस — यूएस ओपन |
Team of the Year टीम ऑफ़ द ईयर | Paris Saint-Germain पेरिस सेंट-जर्मेन | First UEFA Champions League title पहली UEFA चैंपियंस लीग |
Breakthrough of the Year ब्रेकथ्रू ऑफ़ द ईयर | Lando Norris लैंडो नॉरिस | F1 World Champion F1 विश्व चैंपियन |
Comeback of the Year कमबैक ऑफ़ द ईयर | Rory McIlroy रोरी मैकलरॉय | Career Grand Slam via Masters मास्टर्स से करियर ग्रैंड स्लैम |
Young Sportsperson यंग स्पोर्ट्सपर्सन | Lamine Yamal (age 17) लामीन यमाल (17 वर्ष) | Spain + FC Barcelona स्पेन + FC बार्सिलोना |
Action Sportsperson एक्शन स्पोर्ट्सपर्सन | Chloe Kim क्लोए किम | Snowboarding स्नोबोर्डिंग |
Static GK
- •Laureus World Sports Awards: Annual international sports awards ceremony founded in 1999; organised by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation; inaugural ceremony in Monaco 2000
- •Laureus — etymology: Derives from 'laurel' — the ancient Greek symbol of victory (laurel wreath awarded to winners)
- •Carlos Alcaraz: Spanish professional tennis player born 2003; multiple Grand Slam winner; known for all-court style
- •Aryna Sabalenka: Belarusian professional tennis player born 1998; multiple Grand Slam winner including US Open; former world No. 1
- •Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): French professional football club based in Paris; plays in Ligue 1; founded 1970; multiple Ligue 1 titles
- •Lando Norris: British Formula One driver; McLaren team; 2025 Formula One World Champion per this context
- •Rory McIlroy: Northern Irish professional golfer; multiple major champion; 'career Grand Slam' completed with Masters win (per context)
- •Career Grand Slam (golf): Winning all four major championships — Masters, US Open, PGA Championship, The Open Championship — during a career; very rare achievement
- •Lamine Yamal: Spanish professional footballer; FC Barcelona forward; born 2007; one of football's emerging stars
- •Chloe Kim: American professional snowboarder; multiple Olympic gold medals; first woman under 18 to win Olympic snowboarding gold (2018)
Timeline
- 1999Laureus Sport for Good Foundation established; Laureus World Sports Awards conceptualised.
- 2000Inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Monaco.
- 2025Sporting performances honoured at the 2026 Laureus Awards take place.
- 2026Laureus World Sports Awards held in Madrid — Alcaraz and Sabalenka win top individual honours; PSG wins Team of the Year.
- →Venue = Madrid, Spain. 2025 performances ke liye award.
- →Sportsman of the Year = Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis). Age 22, youngest winners mein.
- →Sportswoman of the Year = Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus, tennis). US Open included.
- →Team of the Year = Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, France). First UEFA Champions League title.
- →Breakthrough = Lando Norris (F1 World Champion).
- →Comeback = Rory McIlroy (Masters win → Career Grand Slam complete).
- →Young Sportsperson = Lamine Yamal (Spain, FC Barcelona, age 17).
- →Action Sportsperson = Chloe Kim (USA, snowboarding).
- →Laureus Awards origin = 1999 founded, 2000 inaugural ceremony in Monaco.
- →Name etymology = 'Laureus' = Latin/Greek 'laurel' (victory symbol).
Exam Angles
The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid honour Carlos Alcaraz (Sportsman) and Aryna Sabalenka (Sportswoman); Paris Saint-Germain wins Team of the Year after their first UEFA Champions League title; Lando Norris wins Breakthrough; Rory McIlroy wins Comeback after career Grand Slam; Lamine Yamal wins Young Sportsperson at 17.
Q1. The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards were held in:
- A.Monaco
- B.Madrid, Spain
- C.Paris, France
- D.London, UK
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Answer: B. Madrid, Spain
The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Madrid, Spain. The inaugural ceremony in 2000 was held in Monaco.
Q2. The 2026 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year is:
- A.Novak Djokovic
- B.Rafael Nadal
- C.Carlos Alcaraz
- D.Jannik Sinner
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Answer: C. Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won the 2026 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year after reclaiming world No. 1 and winning multiple Grand Slam titles.
Q3. The 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year is:
- A.Iga Świątek
- B.Coco Gauff
- C.Aryna Sabalenka
- D.Elena Rybakina
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Answer: C. Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) won the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, with her season including a US Open victory.
Q4. The Laureus Team of the Year 2026 is:
- A.Real Madrid
- B.FC Barcelona
- C.Paris Saint-Germain
- D.Manchester City
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Answer: C. Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won Team of the Year after a historic season that included their first UEFA Champions League title.
Q5. The 2026 Laureus Young Sportsperson of the Year — won at age 17 — is:
- A.Emma Raducanu
- B.Holger Rune
- C.Lamine Yamal
- D.Carlos Alcaraz
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Answer: C. Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal, the Spain and FC Barcelona forward, won Young Sportsperson of the Year at 17.
Q6. The 2026 Laureus Comeback of the Year was won by Rory McIlroy after his Masters victory — which achievement did this victory complete for him?
- A.Triple Crown
- B.Career Grand Slam
- C.Ryder Cup sweep
- D.Consecutive Majors
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Answer: B. Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy's Masters victory completed his Career Grand Slam — winning all four golf majors (Masters, US Open, PGA Championship, The Open Championship) during his career.
Common Confusions
- Trap · Laureus Awards host venue
Correct: 2026 edition in MADRID. The inaugural edition (2000) was in Monaco. The host city rotates across cities annually.
- Trap · Alcaraz vs Djokovic/Nadal
Correct: Carlos ALCARAZ (Spain, born 2003) is the 2026 Sportsman. Do not confuse with Nadal (retired/winding down) or Djokovic (Serbia, different generation).
- Trap · PSG league
Correct: PSG plays in LIGUE 1 (French top division) — NOT Bundesliga, La Liga, or Premier League. Based in Paris, France.
- Trap · Yamal age at award
Correct: Lamine Yamal won Young Sportsperson of the Year at age 17 — NOT 18 or 19. Born 2007; plays for Spain and FC Barcelona.
- Trap · Career Grand Slam in golf vs tennis
Correct: In GOLF, the Career Grand Slam = Masters + US Open + PGA Championship + The Open Championship, won at any point in a career. In TENNIS, Career Grand Slam = Australian Open + French Open + Wimbledon + US Open. McIlroy's is the golf version.
Flashcard
Q · 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards — venue and key category winners?tap to reveal
Suggested Reading
- Laureus World Sports Awards official sitesearch: laureus.com World Sports Awards 2026 Madrid winners
Prerequisites · concepts to brush up first
- Major tennis Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open)
- Major golf majors (Masters, US Open, PGA Championship, The Open Championship)
- Formula One World Championship format
- UEFA Champions League structure