Madrid to Host 25th Laureus World Sports Awards: Nominations Unveiled
The prestigious 25th edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards is set to take place in Madrid on April 22, as revealed by José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid, alongside Laureus Academy Members Raúl González and Alessandro Del Piero. The nominations for various categories were announced today, building anticipation for the highly anticipated sports event.
The awards ceremony will unfold at the Palacio de Cibeles, an architectural marvel designed by the renowned duo Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi. Madrid steps into the spotlight as the host city, succeeding Paris, which held the Laureus World Sports Awards last year. The ceremony in Paris saw Lionel Messi, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz emerge as the winners. The upcoming event promises to continue the tradition of honoring outstanding achievements in the world of sports.