Athletes express frustration over the delayed announcement of the National Sports Awards 2025-26, attributed by the sports ministry to a "re-evaluation of names" for the Arjuna Awards. The prolonged wait is impacting athlete morale, with traditional award dates no longer fixed.
Serena Williams, last year's winner, will learn who takes her Princess of Asturias Sports Award title on Wednesday, June 3rd. 27 candidates from 12 nationalities are vying for the prize.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony held at Cibeles Palace in Madrid. Alcaraz, 22, won after claiming the French Open, U.S. Open, and Australian Open titles. Sabalenka earned the honor after her second consecutive U.S. Open title in 2025, her fourth Grand Slam triumph. The awards, known as the 'Oscars of Sport,' are decided by the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Carlos Alcaraz è stato incoronato sportivo dell'anno ai Laureus World Sports Awards di Madrid. Il tennista spagnolo ha trionfato grazie ai due Slam vinti nel 2025 (Roland Garros e US Open) e alla conclusione dell'anno da numero uno mondiale. Sul palco si è presentato con il tutore al polso infortunato. Tra i rivali candidati c'era anche Jannik Sinner, che ha pagato le due sconfitte su tre nelle finali Slam.
