| Prof. Dr | Shao-Wen | Yao | Henan Polytechnic University | China | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof. Dr | Paolo | Mercorelli | Leuphana University of Lueneburg | Germany | Research Excellence Award | |
| Prof. Dr | Hugo | Sarmento | Faculty of Sport sciences and Physhical Education of the University of Coimbra | Portugal | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof. Dr | Wenting | Luo | Nanjing Tech University | Afghanistan | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof. Dr | Ozen | Ozer | Kirklareli University | Turkey | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |