The gala will unfold tonight at 9 p.m. in Paris, featuring Spanish representation: Carlos Alcaraz, Real Madrid, Rafa Nadal, and Alexia Putellas.
On Monday, the Laureus Awards ceremony returns in person, two years after the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Paris will host the world’s top athletes in 2022 to recognize their achievements in various disciplines.
Among the nominees across the categories is Spanish representation with Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Real Madrid, and Alexia Putellas, making it plausible for the nation to achieve notable success. During this ceremony, the Laureus World Sports Academy will honor the best athletes in each category, regardless of the sport they compete in.
What time is the event and where can it be watched?
The Laureus Awards gala will begin at 9:00 p.m. local time and can be watched live on television and through the Eurosport app.
Award for the Best Sportsman of the Year
The nominees in this category include Lionel Messi (footballer, Paris Saint-Germain), Kylian Mbappé (footballer, Paris Saint-Germain), Rafael Nadal (tennis), Max Verstappen (Formula 1 driver, Red Bull Racing), Mondo Duplantis (athlete), and Stephen Curry (basketball, Golden State Warriors).
Award for the Best Female Athlete of the Year
In the women?s category, the contenders include Alexia Putellas (footballer, FC Barcelona), Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (athlete), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athlete), Iga Świątek (tennis), Katie Ledecky (swimmer), and Michaela Shiffrin (skier).
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Award for the Best Team
The teams in contention to be named the best of the year include Argentina’s men’s national football team, Real Madrid (men’s football), England women’s football team, France men’s rugby team, the Golden State Warriors (NBA), and Oracle Red Bull Racing (Formula 1).
Revelation Athlete Award
One of the most surprising performers of the past year will be honored. The candidates are Carlos Alcaraz (tennis), Tobi Amusan (athlete), Nathan Chen (skater), the Morocco men’s national football team, Elena Rybakina (tennis), and Scottie Scheffler (golf).
Comeback of the Year Award
In this category, the leading favorites include Tiger Woods after competing again fourteen months following a car accident and Christian Eriksen, the footballer who returned to the field after a cardiac event in 2020.