MADRID (AP) — Spanish women highlighted the Laureus World Sports Awards as the national soccer team was chosen world team of the year for 2023 and Aitana Bonmatí was picked as the best sportswoman on Monday.
Novak Djokovic was the sportsman of the year at the ceremony in Madrid, and American gymnast Simone Biles received the comeback of the year award.
Real Madrid forward Jude Bellingham earned the breakthrough of the year, and Rafael Nadal won the sport for good award thanks to his foundation.
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