On April 25, Beijing time, the Laureus Annual Awards, which symbolize the highest honor of sports, were announced. In the end, Messi's Argentina team, Djokovic, who won three Grand Slam men's singles titles, and others collectively missed this award. Of course, the Chinese diving team also did not win the grand prize, and no one in the Chinese team won this honor.
Lawrence Breakthrough of the Year: Amara Ducanu (Tennis)
Raducannu was the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam tournament and won the prize. Radukanu's idol, Li Na, sent her a cloud of congratulations.
Lawrence Sports Institute Outstanding Achievement Award: Lewandowski (Football)
Lawrence Team of the Year Award: Italian Men's Soccer Team (Soccer)
Last year, Italy won the European Championship. Unfortunately, the Italian team did not qualify for the World Cup.
Lawrence Male Athlete of the Year: Verstappen (F1)
In 2021, Verstappen beat seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to win his first world title.
Lawrence Female Athlete of the Year: Elaine Thompson Hera (Track and Field)
Thompson won consecutive 100m and 200m titles at the Tokyo Olympics and won gold in the 4x100m relay.
Lawrence Comeback of the Year: Skye Brown (Skateboarding)
After suffering a fractured skull and left hand in June 2020, Brown, who was only 13 years and 28 days old, became the youngest Olympic medalist in British history.
Lawrence Athlete advocate of the Year Award: Graard Asamoah and documentary Black Eagle
Lawrence Sports Star: Valentino Rossi (Motorcycle)
Rossi announced his retirement earlier this year, winning nine world titles.
Laureus Sport 2022: The Lost Boyz Inc
Lawrence Extreme Athlete of the Year: Bethani Schlever (Cycling)
Laureus Sporting Society Award: Real Madrid Foundation (football, etc.)
Lawrence Paralympic Athlete of the Year: Marcel Hughes
Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award: Tom Brady (Rugby)