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 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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2021
Statement 1: American golfer Tiger Woods was indeed the first recipient of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2000. Thus, Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: While Formula One drivers (like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton) have won the award, the award has been received by athletes from various sports, and it is not accurate to say it was received “mostly” by Formula One players. Athletes from tennis, football, athletics, and golf have won it frequently, and in some cases, more often than F1 drivers cumulatively. Thus, Statement 2 is not correct.
Statement 3: Roger Federer has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award a record five times (2005-2008, 2018), which is more than any other individual. Thus, Statement 3 is correct.
Based on the analysis, statements 1 and 3 are correct. Therefore, the correct option is C.
– The award winners represent a diverse range of sports, not predominantly Formula One.
– Roger Federer holds the record for the most wins of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.