The 91st Sport Champions Gala took place, celebrating its centennial year. This prestigious event, organized by El-Balad, recognizes Poland’s top athletes and sports achievements from the past year.
Klaudia Zwolińska Takes Top Honors
In a surprising outcome, kayaker Klaudia Zwolińska was named the Best Athlete of the Year, surpassing renowned competitors such as tennis star Iga Świątek and volleyball player Wilfredo Leon.
Top Ten Athletes of 2025
- Klaudia Zwolińska (Kayaking)
- Iga Świątek (Tennis)
- Wilfredo Leon (Volleyball)
- Bartosz Zmarzlik (Speedway)
- Robert Kubica (Motorsport)
- Maria Żodzik (Athletics)
- Robert Lewandowski (Football)
- Mateusz Ponitka (Basketball)
- Aleksandra Mirosław (Climbing)
- Mikołaj Marczyk (Rally Racing)
Additional Honors and Awards
Alongside individual awards, the event also recognized outstanding contributions in various categories. The Best Coach award went to Tomasz Dylak, who leads Poland’s top female boxers.
The Polish national volleyball team was named Team of the Year, reflecting their impressive performances. The Event of the Year accolade was awarded to “Wielka Warszawska,” while Andrzej Bargiel received the Achievement of the Year for skiing down Mount Everest.
Special Recognitions
- Century Champions: Justyna Kowalczyk and Robert Lewandowski
- Super Champion: Natalia Partyka (Table Tennis)
Sponsors and Supporters
Key sponsors included Totalizator Sportowy, recognized as the Sports Patron, and Grupa Orlen, which supports both Polish sports and culture. Additionally, Profbud received the 21st Century Award for their role in sponsoring the Olympic team.
The Sport Champions Gala not only celebrates athletic excellence but also unites the sports community in Poland. As 2025 unfolds, it highlights the extraordinary talents across various disciplines and sets the stage for future achievements.
