The ANOC Awards 2024 showcased the exceptional achievements of athletes and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in a remarkable ceremony at Portugal’s Estoril Congress Center.
This prestigious event honored top global performances, spotlighting the best female and male athletes, standout teams across disciplines, and recognizing breakthrough and outstanding NOCs, reinforcing the strength and unity of the Olympic Movement.
Key Award Winners:
- Best Female Team: Italy Volleyball (Carlotta Cambi)
- Best Male Team: Denmark Handball (Hans Lindberg)
- Best Female Team in Individual Sport: Great Britain Cycling – Team Sprint (Katy Marchant, Sophie Capewell, Emma Finucane)
- Best Male Team in Individual Sport: Japan Artistic Gymnastics (Kazuma Kaya)
- Best Mixed Team in Individual Sport: Austria Sailing – Mixed Dinghy (Lara Vadlau, Lukas Mähr)
- Best Female Athlete: Julien Alfred (St Lucia)
- Best Male Athlete: Letsile Tebogo (Botswana)
- Outstanding Sporting Careers: Lisa Carrington (New Zealand) and Ma Long (China)
- Outstanding NOC: France
- Breakthrough NOCs: St Lucia, Dominica, Guatemala, Botswana
- Contribution to the Olympic Movement: Anita DeFrantz
With 400 representatives from NOCs, the IOC, International Federations, and Olympic Organizing Committees, the ceremony was broadcast live worldwide on ANOC.tv, Portuguese RTP, and numerous international channels, amplifying the global reach of this inspiring celebration. Winners were selected by the ANOC Jury, representing Continental Associations and led by influential figures including the ANOC Athletes’ Commission Chair.
On behalf of the AIMS Family, President Stephan Fox offered heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, underscoring the profound impact of their achievements on the Olympic Movement and beyond. The evening was a powerful testament to the dedication, unity, and excellence that define the spirit of global sport.
