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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

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?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
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?
Correct Answer
1 and 3 only
Inaugural Recipient: The Laureus World Sports Awards were established in the year 2000 to celebrate sporting excellence. The legendary American golfer Tiger Woo......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
Ref. Subject Misc
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Sports
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Inaugural Recipient ▼
The Laureus World Sports Awards were established in the year 2000 to celebrate sporting excellence. The legendary American golfer Tiger Woods was honored as the very first winner of the Sportsman of the Year award. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Historical Winners Analysis ▼
While prominent Formula One drivers (like Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton) have won the award, the highest category (Sportsman of the Year) has historically been heavily dominated by Tennis players and Athletics stars, not predominantly by Formula One drivers. Thus, statement 2 is factually incorrect.
Record Holder ▼
Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer holds the unparalleled record for the most Laureus World Sports Awards, having secured the Sportsman of the Year title multiple times along with the Comeback of the Year award. Thus, statement 3 is correct.
Conclusion ▼
Statements 1 and 3 correctly reflect the history of the awards.
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