It was a welcome return to Abu Dhabi in 2011, with Rafa Nadal playing table tennis on stage after winning his award!
Rafael Nadal was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while French football legend Zinedine Zidane picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award.
See all of the winners and nominees below.
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