On Monday evening, Madrid’s Palacio de Cibeles hosted the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards, an event celebrating the most remarkable sporting achievements from the past year. While no cricketers walked away with awards, the ceremony brought joy to Indian cricket fans through a montage that highlighted some of the most memorable moments in sports from the previous year. Among these was Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th ODI century.
The awards ceremony attracted top athletes from various sports, with nominees including tennis players Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, footballers Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi, and gymnast Simone Biles.
Check out more latest news on Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI century at Laureus Awards
While no cricketer has ever claimed the award personally, the sport has had its share of recognition at the Laureus Awards over the years. For instance, in 2002, the Australian men’s cricket team received the Team of the Year award, and in 2004, the India and Pakistan men’s national cricket teams were acknowledged under the ‘Sport for Good’ category.
Indian cricket fans had something to cheer about during this year’s ceremony, thanks to a montage featuring ‘epic moments’ in sport. This montage prominently showcased Virat Kohli‘s 50th ODI century, achieved during his 117-run innings in the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
Kohli’s century surpassed the record set by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had scored 49 centuries. Tendulkar was present at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to witness Kohli’s milestone.
Another memorable cricket moment included in the montage was Australian Travis Head’s stunning running catch that dismissed India captain Rohit Sharma during the final of the World Cup.
Who won the Laureus Awards 2024?
The top awards for sportsman and sportswoman of the year were awarded to Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmatí, respectively. These awards highlighted the outstanding talent and dedication of athletes across the globe, underscoring the significance of the Laureus World Sports Awards.
