Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2021 · Current Affairs · Question 98

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:<br/>1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.<br/>2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.<br/>3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.<br/><br/>Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only

1. Correct. The first Laureus World Sports Awards were given in 2000, and Tiger Woods won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.

2. Incorrect. The awards have not been received mostly by Formula One players; winners across categories are dominated by multiple sports, and even in the Sportsman category, Formula One drivers are not the majority.

3. Correct. Roger Federer has received Laureus awards the maximum number of times among sportspersons, including multiple Sportsman of the Year wins.

Therefore, statements 1 and 3 only are correct.

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