Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the…

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

Solution

Tiger Woods won the first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2000 (Statement 1 correct). Roger Federer has received the award the maximum number of times (5 times) (Statement 3 correct). Tennis players, not Formula One players, have received it the most (Statement 2 incorrect).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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