Laureus Awards

Laureus World Sports Awards 2020: Tiger Woods, Eliud Kipchoge in fray for men's award; Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe headline women's contenders

Tiger Woods, champion marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton are the top contenders to grab the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

Laureus Sports Awards 2020: Rafael Nadal, Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi among nominees for World Sportsman of the Year

Tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka along with teen sensation Coco Gauf are competing for this year's Laureus Awards after being nominated in different categories.

Laureus 2018-19: Vinesh Phogat says she is better equipped to deal with pressure going into 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Vinesh Phogat speaks to Firstpost, about her getting nominated for the award, her training under coach Woller Akos, the difference between foreign and Indian coaches, preparations for the Tokyo Olympics and more.

Laureus 2018-19: Serie A needs to start investing big again, says former Brazil and AC Milan legend Cafu

In modern football, where club football in Europe has become a lot about money, Cafu thinks Seria A needs to start investing big again.

Laureus 2018-19: Didier Deschamps, Lindsey Vonn, Eliud Kipchoge among stars to attend glitzy ceremony in Monaco

Among the Laureus Academy members who have already confirmed are Franz Beckenbauer, Boris Becker, Sergey Bubka, Cafu, Nadia Comaneci, Luis Figo, Cathy Freeman, Edwin Moses, Alessandro Del Piero, Steve Waugh among others.

Laureus 2018-19: Footballer Joe Thompson talks about beating cancer twice, realising long-standing Wembley dream and more

After beating cancer for the second time, Thompson made an emotional return to play for Rochdale in their FA Cup replay against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, realising a dream of playing at the stadium.

Laureus 2018-19: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat becomes first Indian to be nominated for prestigious awards

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who won a gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the 2018 Asian Games, becomes the first Indian to receive a nomination in the history of Laureus World Sports Awards.

Laureus 2018-19: Here are final 10 contenders for Sporting Moment of the Year to be declared in Monaco on 18 February

It’s now decision time as the ten winning moments go up against each other in a public vote to see who will be crowned the overall Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year.

Laureus CEO Jonathan Hill interview: I want to bring a Laureus event to India, love the idea of a celebrity hockey match for charity

Laureus CEO Jonathan Hill talks to Firstpost about his role at Laureus, his biggest challenge at the organisation, his stints with The Football Association and Euro '96 and Laureus' plans for India.

Laureus 2018-19: Here are December nominees for Best Sporting Moment of the Year

The Laureus Sporting Moment of the Month campaign for December has been launched with four engaging and emotional Moments. Check this month's nominees