[Solved] 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 has been received mostly by Formula One’ players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

Q 98. 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 has been received mostly by Formula One’ players so far.

3. Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times compared to others.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

The award was received mostly by ‘Tennis player’ (11 awards) whereas ‘Formula one’ and ‘athletes’ have won four. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times (5 times) compared to others. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

EXTRA:

Laureus World Sports Award :

• The award event was first held in 2000.
• The annual event honors the greatest and most inspirational sporting triumphs of the year and showcases the work of Laureus Sport for Good.
• Shortlists for six categories (Sportswoman, Sportsman, Team, Breakthrough, Comeback, and Action) are created by votes from more than 1,000 sports media from over 70 countries.
• The shortlist for World Athlete of the Year with a Disability is provided by the International Paralympic Committee.
• The Laureus World Sports Academy (a unique group of sporting legends) votes for the winners in each shortlisted category.
• The Academy also can grant discretionary awards, such as the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award.