"Lamine Yamal, at just 18 years old, has made history by becoming the youngest athlete to win two Laureus awards, first winning the Breakthrough award in 2025 and now the Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade."
"Carlos Alcaraz, 22, solidified his dominance in tennis by reclaiming the year-end world number one spot, winning two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open, showcasing his versatility across different surfaces."
"Aryna Sabalenka, 27, joined the elite ranks of Laureus Sportswoman of the Year recipients, having reached the finals in Australia and France, and winning the title in New York, demonstrating her relentless consistency throughout the season."
Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old Barcelona forward, received the Young Sportsperson of the Year award, marking his second Laureus accolade after winning Breakthrough Sportsperson of the Year in 2025. Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were honored as Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, respectively, after successful 2025 seasons. Alcaraz reclaimed the world number one spot with two Grand Slam titles, while Sabalenka showcased consistent performance throughout the year. Other awards included Toni Kroos for world sporting inspiration and Nadia Comaneci for lifetime achievement.
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