Question
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:
- American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
- The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
- Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3: 1 and 3 only
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The Laureus World Sports Awards is the premier global sporting awards. First held in 2000, the annual event honours the greatest and most inspirational sporting triumphs of the year and showcases the work of Laureus Sport for Good.
- American Golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the year awards in 2000. So, statement 1 is correct.
- The award is won the most times by a Tennis player than any other category i.e 11 times. So, statement 2 is not correct.
- Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times (five times) compared to others. So, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity | Miscellaneous(pol)
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