Laureus 2026: Brazil shine with four nominees for sport’s Oscars

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·3 March 2026

Laureus 2026: Brazil shine with four nominees for sport’s Oscars

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were announced in Madrid, and Brazil is coming in full force. Four athletes from the country are among the elite of world sports, reaffirming Brazil's leadership in different modalities. The winners will be chosen by the Laureus World Sports Academy and revealed at a gala at the Palacio de Cibeles.

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In tennis, the young João Fonseca is one of the highlights in the Breakthrough of the Year category. At 19, the Brazilian made his debut in all four Grand Slams of the season, establishing himself as one of the greatest promises on the ATP circuit. He competes with big names like basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and F1 driver Lando Norris.

The Action Sports category is dominated by Brazilians with two names: Rayssa Leal and Yago Dora. The skateboarding "Fadinha" receives her fourth nomination after winning gold at the World Skate Street Championship. Meanwhile, surfer Yago Dora enters the competition after a historic season in the WSL, where he won his first world title and finished the year as number 1 in the ranking.

In Paralympic sports, swimmer Gabriel Araújo, known as "Gabrielzinho," is competing for the Best Athlete with a Disability award. After breaking the world record in the 150m medley and winning three golds at the World Para Swimming Championships, he seeks the unprecedented statuette.

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