Monaco pulsed to the rhythm of sport on Monday 20 October 2025, as the Principality hosted the 36th edition of the SPORTEL Awards at the Grimaldi Forum — a night celebrating the emotion, excellence and universal beauty of sport. Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and broadcast live on TV Monaco, the ceremony offered an exceptional showcase of human stories, achievements and breathtaking sporting imagery.
From the moment the blue carpet unfurled, champions, filmmakers, artists and distinguished guests stepped into an atmosphere of elegance, energy and passion. Charismatically hosted by Marc Maury, the packed Salle Prince Pierre witnessed an evening of emotion, artistry and inspiration — a celebration of sport in all its glory.
Amidst heartfelt applause, H.S.H. Prince Albert II presented the Autobiography Award to Marie-José Perec for her book Ma Vie Olympique, a sincere and inspiring account by the athletics icon, and the Lifetime Sport Achievement Award to Jacky Ickx, the legendary motor racing figure, honouring an extraordinary career.
The Golden Podiums once again spotlighted the talent of directors and producers who transform athletic emotion into unforgettable visual art, rewarding the year’s most powerful sports moments. The Sports Book Prize Renaud de Laborderie was awarded to Rainer W. Schlegelmilch - Porsche racing moments for the best sports publication of the year.
Presided over by tennis icon Henri Leconte, the 2025 jury brought together a remarkable panel of sporting and creative figures, including Allison Pineau, handball legend and CNOSF representative ; Masomah Ali Zada, Afghan cyclist, Olympic Refugee Team member and Peace and Sport ambassador ; Lonsana Doumbouya, Guinean international footballer ; Emmanuelle Lacaze, president of Gédéon agency ; Robert Colle, vice-president of the Monaco Ski Federation and member of the Monaco Olympic Committee ; Stéphane Le Goff , senior reporter; and Jean-Denis Walter, former director of photography and co-editor-in-chief of L’Équipe Magazine.
Their unique perspectives gave this year’s honours list both depth and diversity — a true reflection of the universal values that unite sport lovers around the world. True to its spirit of sharing, SPORTEL Awards once again offered several public events, enabling fans to meet legendary athletes, take part in lively discussions, and share privileged moments with leading sports figures.
A standout highlight came from freediving champion Pierre Frolla, who unveiled his stunning art book ABYSS, created with photographer Franck Seguin — a poetic exploration of the deep that captured the beauty, silence and soul of sport.
As the curtain fell on an edition defined by excellence and emotion, Marine Picoulet, Executive Director of SPORTEL Awards, declared : “ The 2025 edition will stand out as one of the most powerful and inspiring. It celebrated champions, but also the artists and dreamers who make sport a universal language. It was a night of rare elegance, driven by authenticity, generosity and passion.” 2025 WINNERS
Share on