3 December 2024 – Principality of Monaco
The highly anticipated Peace and Sport Awards 2024 celebrate the profound capacity of sport to transform lives, break barriers, and build peaceful communities. This year’s nominees exemplify how sport can be a powerful tool for change, with initiatives that span continents and address global challenges.
Champion for Peace of the Year Award
Sifan Hassan, a trailblazing athlete and six-time Olympic medalist, is recognized for her unparalleled impact. From her journey as a refugee to her rise as a world-renowned athlete, she has become a beacon of hope, breaking records and barriers on and off the field.
Person of the Year Award
Tony Estanguet, a three-time Olympic champion in canoe slalom and the architect of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is celebrated for his outstanding achievements as an athlete and his visionary leadership. He embodies the power of sport to unite and inspire.
Peace Education Through Sport
Independiente del Valle is honored for its initiative “Latidos del valle” educating young football players on the importance of inclusion, respect, and anti-racism, using sport as a platform to instill these values in future generations.
Empowerment Through Sport
Lighthouse Relief receives recognition for its work in refugee camps, where sport enhances the mental and physical well-being of children and youth, providing them with strength and resilience in challenging circumstances.
Game Changers for Peace Award
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Sporting Authorities are celebrated for embedding sport at the heart of their Vision 2030. This bold strategy redefines sport’s role in society as a catalyst for inclusion, development, and long-term progress.
Diplomatic Action of the Year
The Winds of Change initiative, led by Olympian and IOC Young Leader Dr. Sophia Papamichalopoulos, unites Cypriot youth from both sides of the island through sailing, fostering dialogue and peace in one of the world’s most divided regions.
Coalitions for Peace Through Sport
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is honored for its innovative approach to combating online abuse in sports, uniting stakeholders through training, awareness campaigns, and policy change to create safer digital spaces.
These initiatives remind us that sport is more than competition; it is a vehicle for peace, education and inclusion.
About Peace and Sport
Founded in 2007, Peace and Sport is an international organization dedicated to promoting sustainable peace through the universal language of sport. The annual Peace and Sport Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that use sport as a tool for positive societal change.
