Djokovic: Sport teaches you that it doesn't matter where you are from or what color your skin is VIDEO

Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been crowned Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.Djokovic ended 2023 with three Grand Slam titles &ndash; the Australian Open, French Open and US Open &ndash; and only lost out in the final of Wimbledon after defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.The 36-year-old said: &quot;I am incredibly honoured to have won my fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. I think back to 2012, when I won it for the first time as a 24-year-old. I am very proud to be here 12 years later, reflecting on a year that brought me and my fans a lot of excitement and success&quot;.&quot;It was thrilling to return to Australia last January and win my 10th title. It is a tournament that is so dear to my heart and set me up for an incredible 12 months. I could not have achieved so much success without an incredible team behind me, and inspirational rivals who have always pushed me to be the best version of myself.&quot;&quot;The Laureus Awards are so special because they represent recognition from the 69 world-class athletes who make up the Laureus World Sports Academy. To earn the votes of my sporting heroes is what makes these awards so coveted in all of sport.&quot;Legendary quarterback Tom Brady presented him with the award.&quot;It is unreal that you are handing me this award. You are my sports hero and friend. Someone I look up to not only in sports, but also in life,&quot; Djokovic began his speech and continued:&quot;For the last hour and a half, I&#39;ve been watching the incredible athletes here in the room. Everyone who has made a big impact on the world of sports in 2023, everyone who inspires people in the world. I want to acknowledge everyone who is here. Congratulations to everyone. Laureus is a special organization and I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to receive this award in 2012. I am grateful for the fact that the people who founded this Academy recognized the impact that sport has on life, how it can change the lives of children. I am really honoured that I am part of all this, something that truly unites the world and people and that shows young people that everything is possible and that it doesn&#39;t matter where you are from or what color your skin is. Sport unites us all.&quot;He especially addressed his colleagues from the world of tennis.&quot;There are also some great tennis players here - Rafa, Carlos, Martina, Garbi&ntilde;e... Tennis is an individual sport, but we will agree that we owe all our successes to our families and our teams. I want to send a kiss to my wife, brothers, team, they are the most responsible for my successes,&quot; concluded Djokovic.🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic wins the 2024 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 🏆🐐#Laureus24 pic.twitter.com/AWyRHuj4dV&mdash; Eurosport (@eurosport) April 22, 2024

Djokovic: Sport teaches you that it doesn't matter where you are from or what color your skin is VIDEO

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