About us

Laureus comprises the Laureus World Sports Academy, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and the Laureus World Sports Awards, which collectively harness the power of sport to promote social change (and celebrate sporting excellence). Learn more...

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Our Mission

Laureus uses the power of sport to tackle the worlds most devastating social challenges.

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Our Vision

It was Laureus Patron Nelson Mandela who said "Sport has the power to change the world." And, to this day, nothing sums up the Laureus philosophy quite so well.

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Our History

Take a look back to see how one businessman's idea to celebrate the best in sport has grown into a movement that now changes the lives of thousands of children for the better.

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Our Partners

It's not just Laureus who are passionate about the power of sport to change the world. The support of our Global Partners is vital to the ongoing success of our work across the world.

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Laureus is:

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation uses the positive power of sport to tackle society's most pressing challenges around the globe, supporting projects on every continent.

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Laureus World Sports Academy

The Laureus World Sports Academy is a unique association of 46 of the greatest living sporting legends who volunteer their time to promote the Sport for Good message.

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Laureus World Sports Awards

The Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement during the calendar year, are the premier honours on the international sporting calendar. The winners, who are voted for by the Laureus World Sports Academy, will be unveiled at a televised Awards Ceremony."

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Why is sport important

Laureus believes sport is a truly universal source of unity. Find out more about why it can be such a powerful tool in building a better tomorrow.

Where we are

Laureus is hard at work using sport to provide people with a brighter future all over the world. Helping to do this in the best way possible are the Laureus National Foundations.