Dončić, a Euroleage champion who now plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, and was recently named Western Conference Rookie of the Month, addressed the audience via video, thanking all the journalists who voted for him and the Slovenian fans who watch his games during the night.

Meanwhile, the best female athlete Garnbret is another teen sensation who made history this year, by becoming the first sports climber to win world champion titles in three different disciplines.

The best team of the year award went to the women's sailing par of Tina Mrak and Veronika Macarol.