Djokovic And Gu: Why They're Co-Hosting Laureus Awards

Tennis star Novak Djokovic and freestyle skier Eileen Gu are set to co-host the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, celebrating the pinnacle of athletic achievement and inspiring young sports fans globally.

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Key Points

Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.
This marks the first time two athletes have co-hosted the prestigious awards show.
The awards celebrate excellence, resilience, and inspiration in sports.
Djokovic is a record-equalling five-time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Eileen Gu is a multiple Olympic and world champion freestyle skier and Laureus Ambassador.

Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu, two of the most influential athletes of their generation, will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in a historical first for the greatest show in sports.

Never before have two athletes hosted the most prestigious Awards show on the sporting calendar, to be held this year at Madrid's iconic Palacio de Cibeles on April 20.

The ceremony will bring together the biggest names from across sport, entertainment and culture to celebrate excellence, resilience and inspiration on sport's grandest stage.

Broadcast globally to an audience of millions, the Laureus World Sports Awards light up social media as fans and athletes all over the world interact as the winners are revealed.

Djokovic's Laureus Legacy

Djokovic is a record-equalling five-time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, an Olympic gold medallist and has won a staggering 24 men's Grand Slam singles titles.

Eileen Gu's Sporting Achievements

Eileen Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in the sport's history, a multiple Olympic and world champion, the 2023 Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year and a Laureus Ambassador.

Together, they will present the prize most coveted by elite athletes .

The awards have previously been hosted by Hollywood stars including Bill Murray, Andy Garcia, Samuel L Jackson and Benedict Cumberbatch, while Lindsey Vonn -- the 2011 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year and a Member of the Academy -- became the first athlete to host, in 2025.

Djokovic's Thoughts on Hosting

Djokovic said: "The Laureus World Sports Awards hold a special place in my heart. They celebrate not just excellence in sport, but the power of sport to make a difference. I have been honoured with five Laureus statuettes over the years.

"It is always a unique opportunity to mix with athletes from other sports â and meet the sporting heroes who make up the Laureus World Sports Academy.

"Last year, I was privileged to present Mondo Duplantis with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award â and this time I am delighted to be hosting the show with Eileen, a remarkable athlete who also understands the purpose and mission of Laureus."

Gu's Honour to Co-Host

Eileen Gu said: "The Laureus World Sports Awards are incredibly special to athletes, because they celebrate our achievements in a way nothing else does â through the respect and understanding of our peers, while inspiring millions of young sports fans all over the world.

"They really are the athletes' awards and winning a Laureus in 2023 was a milestone moment in my career. I was thrilled to return last year to present the Laureus Sport for Good Award to Kick4Life and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Kelly Slater.

"To now be part of the show as a host, alongside Novak â someone whose journey and accomplishments I've admired for so long â is a real honour."

The Laureus Awards recognise sporting achievements across various disciplines and also promote the use of sport to address social challenges. Several Indian athletes and organisations have been nominated for or won Laureus Awards in the past, highlighting India's growing presence in the global sports arena. The awards ceremony offers a platform for athletes to connect and inspire future generations.

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