Laureus World Sports Award UPSC Prelims PYQ 2021
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 the maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 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. Shortlists for seven categories (Sportswoman, Sportsman, Team, Breakthrough, Comeback, Action and Sport for Good) are created through votes from more than 1,000 sports media outlets in over 70 countries.The shortlist for World Athlete of the Year with a Disability is provided by the International Paralympic Committee.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- From 2000 -2023 winners list athletics and tennis have been prominent in producing multiple winners.
Statement 3 is correct
- In comparison to others, Roger Federer received this award the most (5 times Laureus World Sportsman of The Year and 1 time for Laureus World Comeback of The Year).
- Novak Djokovic has won a total of 5 Laureus World Sports Awards (2012, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2024).
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Hard
