Sports Gala, Honorees Toast to the Power of Sport and Support

Sports Gala, Honorees Toast to the Power of Sport and Support recounts the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala held in New York City on July 16. The event celebrated the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026, TIME’s first list honoring influential athletes, coaches, advocates, and investors in the sector. Five honorees delivered toasts during the evening, including NBA player Jalen Brunson, two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater Alysa Liu, former U.S. soccer player Alex Morgan, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and founder of the Invictus Games, and NBA star LeBron James. Brunson credited family and supporters for preparing him for success, while also thanking his wife and daughter. Liu spoke about relying on her team while preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she won individual gold after returning from retirement. The article notes Liu’s comments from February about choosing to quit in 2022 at age 16.