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Overview
- Caio Bonfim was named Male Athlete of the Year after World Athletics gold in the 20 km walk and silver in the 35 km in Tokyo, earning the award for a second consecutive season.
- Maria Clara Pacheco took Female Athlete of the Year on the strength of her taekwondo world title in Wuxi and a year‑end No. 1 ranking in the up to 57 kg category.
- Boxer Rebeca Lima was recognized as Breakout Athlete after capturing the 60 kg world championship in Liverpool.
- The COB introduced the Medalha Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima, honoring Brazil’s Quatro Sem rowers for a Pan Junior bronze secured despite losing an oar near the finish.
- Online voting for Atleta da Torcida selected volleyball captain Gabi Guimarães and teenage tennis pro João Fonseca in the first gender‑split fan awards.