Laureus
Laureus is a global organisation that celebrates sporting excellence and uses the power of sport to transform the lives of children and young people.
The first Patron of Laureus was Nelson Mandela. At the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000, he made his famous speech about sport having the power to change the world. From that day, President Mandela’s powerful vision has become the philosophy of Laureus and the driving force behind its work.
