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This list of sport awards is an index to articles about notable medals, prizes, and other awards in the field of sport. It is organized by sport. It is organized by sport. For a given sport, awards are often given for the best players or teams in each country.
Laureus World Sports Awards (2 C, ... Chris Brasher Sporting Life Trophy; ... Laureus World Sports Awards; Soviet Union top ten athletes of the year;
The Laureus World Sports Academy then selects the winner who is presented with a Laureus statuette, created by Cartier, at the annual awards ceremony held in various locations around the world. [5] The awards are considered highly prestigious and are frequently referred to as the sporting equivalent of the "Oscars". [6] [7] [8]
The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year. It was established in 1999 by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation founding patrons Daimler and Richemont .
Sprinter Usain Bolt, here holding the 2011 trophy, was World Athlete of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2011–2013, and 2016, more times than any other athlete.. The World Athletics Awards is a prize that can be won by athletes participating in events within the sport of athletics organised by World Athletics (formerly named IAAF), including track and field, cross country running, road running, and ...
Sport of athletics awards (3 C, 27 P) Auto racing trophies and awards (4 C, 34 P) B. Baseball trophies and awards (10 C, 13 P) Basketball trophies and awards (8 C, 46 P)
The Laureus World Sports Academy then selects the winner who is presented with a Laureus statuette, created by Cartier, at an annual awards ceremony held in various locations around the world. [5] The awards are considered highly prestigious and are frequently referred to as the sporting equivalent of "Oscars". [6] [7] [8]
As of 2020, three sportspersons in athletics have been awarded the highest sporting award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.The first recipient was Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, a former middle distance runner who won a gold medal in 800 metres at the 1995 Asian Athletics Championships, a bronze medal in 1500 metres at the 1998 Asian Athletics Championships, and a gold medal in both the 800 metres and 1500 ...