A look at players nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Published at :March 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Modified at :March 11, 2024 at 3:27 PM

(Courtesy : TOI)

Football dominates the list with three nominations

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024 were unveiled on February 26, 2024, and the definitive announcement of the award recipients is scheduled for April 22, 2024. This year marks the 25th edition of the event, which was inaugurated in the year 2000.

The awards will be presented across eight distinct categories, with six nominees in each category. In this article, we will take a closer look at the athletes who are nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2024.

The Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year, formerly known as the Laureus World Sports Award for Newcomer of the Year until 2007, is a prestigious annual accolade that celebrates outstanding achievements in the realm of sports. The award can be given to a newcomer with great potential for an outstanding career, or to an established athlete who has significantly improved their performance

This esteemed award recognizes individuals or teams who have demonstrated remarkable breakthrough performances, signaling immense potential for future excellence or a significant elevation in their sporting ability.

Since its inception in 2000, the Laureus World Sports Awards has consistently honored exceptional athletes and teams across various disciplines. These awards are bestowed by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, a global organization actively engaged in over 150 charitable projects, benefiting 500,000 young people worldwide.

Nominations for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2024

Jude Bellingham (Football)

The 20-year-old Jude Bellingham has recently signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid and has quickly established himself as a notable player to watch in the future.

The English player was also honored with the 2023 Golden Boy Award for his exceptional performance. Impressively, he has scored 16 goals for Real Madrid so far.

Linda Caicedo (Football)

The Colombian football player has garnered notable recognition with her recent performances, having represented her country in the U-17, U-20, and senior World Cup all within a single year.

Her consistent on-field displays have firmly established her as a player to watch closely in the coming years. Moreover, the 19-year-old Real Madrid star has been honored with the 2023 Golden Girl award.

Coco Gauff (Tennis)

The 19-year-old Coco Gauff garnered widespread attention in 2023 following her victory at the US Open, where she triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka. In addition to clinching the Grand Slam title, she secured the singles championship at the 2023 Cincinnati Open and claimed a doubles title alongside Jessica Pegula at the 2023 Miami Open.

Furthermore, the US tennis star demonstrated her potential by reaching the quarterfinals in the French Open.

Qin Haiyang (Swimming)

In 2023, Qin Haiyang of China garnered significant attention through his consistent and noteworthy performances. His initial major victory occurred at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023, where he secured the gold medal in the men’s 100m breaststroke event. Subsequently, he achieved dual gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships 2023, triumphing in both the men’s 100m breaststroke and the men’s 200m breaststroke categories.

Notably, his time of 02:05:48 at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 established a new world record in the 200m breaststroke discipline.

Josh Kerr (Athletics)

The Scottish middle-distance runner achieved a significant milestone by securing the gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, triumphing over Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Additionally, as the bronze medalist in the Tokyo Olympics, he claimed victory in the 2023 New Balance 5th Avenue Mile event and concluded the year ranked third.

Salma Paralluelo (Football)

The 20-year-old Spanish athlete, currently a member of Barcelona’s team, secured the FIFA Young Player Award as the best young footballer during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The talented left winger has showcased remarkable adeptness, scoring 18 goals in 26 appearances for Barcelona. At the international level, she has impressively netted 9 goals in 18 appearances for Spain.

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