The Laureus World Sports Awards is a yearly event that celebrates individuals and teams in the sports world, as well as their achievements. It was started in 1999 by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
The awards help the work of Laureus Sport for Good, which operates in over 40 countries with more than 160 community projects. These programs aim to use sports to stop violence, discrimination, and disadvantage, and to show that sports can change the world. The name “Laureus” comes from the Greek word for laurel, which is a symbol of victory in athletics.
Bonmatí and Spain Big Winners
Laureus rewarded Spain as the first all-female team to win the team award. Before the World Cup, Bonmatí also helped Barcelona win a second Women’s Champions League. She’s the first female soccer player to win the Laureus, after also receiving the Ballon d’Or and FIFA best player award.
“I want to thank all my teammates and the staff of my club and national team who have helped me a lot, and because of them I am here today,” Bonmatí said.
Biles made a record-breaking return to competition last year when she won four gold medals at the world championships, including a record sixth all-around title.
Teenager Arisa Trew won the action sportsperson award after becoming the first female skateboarder to land a 720 in competition. Dutch wheelchair player Diede de Groot was selected as the sportsperson of the year with a disability after winning her third straight calendar tennis Grand Slam.
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