Bucs quarterback Tom Brady might have been robbed of NFL MVP honors final season. Nevertheless, he’ll obtain one thing much more prestigious, being introduced because the 2022 Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The worldwide award honors people who’ve made an enduring affect via the world of sports activities. This contains on and off the sector efforts.
“It’s a tremendous honor,” Brady mentioned. “I’ve performed the game of American Soccer for 31 years. I’m very lucky to fallen in love with the sport that’s introduced so many memorable moments in my life. I keep in mind enjoying as a 14-year-old boy in California with the goals of attaining an expert profession. I really feel very blessed alongside the best way to have met so many unbelievable teammate and coaches, not solely profitable video games and victories on the sector, however committing themselves to doing superb issues locally as nicely.”
Bucs QB Tom Brady – Picture by: USA As we speak
In his acceptance speech the longer term Corridor of Fame quarterback spoke about how sports activities has the power to deliver individuals collectively from all walks of life.
“This Award was based within the yr 2000 when Nelson Mandela mentioned ‘Sport has the facility to alter the world’ and I completely agree with that,” Brady mentioned. “Sports activities transcends borders, races, religions, ethnicities. It brings so many individuals collectively in a constructive method. For my part it brings one of the best out in people.”
Brady Voted The Winner By His Friends
Athletes from all over the world vote for the winner of the award. And Brady is amongst a number of the best athletes and humanitarians to have received the award. Previous recipients together with Pele, Dirk Nowitzki and Billie Jean King. Brady expressed how a lot receiving the distinguished honor meant to him.
“To having the ability to obtain this Award and being voted for by so many athletes from all over the world, who would have performed a wide range of totally different sports activities however know what it takes to attain their highest potential, means loads,” Brady mentioned. “Pele was voted in 2000. Billie Jean King was voted final yr. Folks I actually regarded as much as. Thanks very a lot from the underside of my coronary heart. It’s an unbelievable honor to attain this tonight.”
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