Madrid, Jan. 19 -- The Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid for the 2026 edition, with the Spanish capital set to host the prestigious ceremony for the third consecutive time.
The awards, which recognise outstanding achievements across global sport, will be held on Monday, April 20, at the Cibeles Palace in central Madrid. The venue also staged the previous two editions of the annual event, further reinforcing the city's growing association with international sporting excellence.
Laureus World Sports Academy member and former Real Madrid and Spain footballer Raul Gonzalez Blanco welcomed the decision to host the awards in his home city once again, highlighting the broader impact of sport beyond competition.
"I feel truly...