“Filip Zubčić is recognized for self-reporting an undetected fault during competition at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Gurgl, Austria, in November 2025. Knowing that reporting the infringement would result in his disqualification, Zubčić nevertheless chose to disclose it and accept the consequences, placing honesty and respect for the rules above his own result,” the Committee says on its website.

The Pierre de Coubertin Trophy recognizes an exceptional act of sportsmanship during competition, particularly when the stakes are at their highest.

For 2025, the CIFP recognizes two recipients, Croatia’s skier Zubčić and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who is honored for an exceptional display of honesty at Roland Garros 2025.

“During his fourth-round match against Ben Shelton, Alcaraz informed the chair umpire that he had committed an illegal shot after losing control of his racquet, voluntarily conceding a point that had initially been awarded in his favor. His decision demonstrated one of the most fundamental principles of fair play: choosing honesty over competitive advantage,” CIFP says.

The trophy was awarded in 2008 to Croatian sailors Petar Cupać and Pavle Kostov in the 49er class after they lent their boat to the Danish crew at the Beijing Olympics, who went on to win gold.