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?
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- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct:
American golfer Tiger Woods won the first Laureus World Sports Award in 2000.
Statement 2 is wrong:
Tennis players dominate the winners list with eleven awards, followed by athletes and F1 drivers with four each, and golfers with two.
Statement 3 is correct:
Roger Federer became the most decorated Laureus winner with his sixth award in 2018.
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Answer: (c).
The Laureus World Sports Awards honor the world's best athletes annually across multiple categories, with Tiger Woods as the inaugural winner in 2000.
Tennis players have dominated this award with eleven wins total, while Roger Federer holds the individual record with six awards by 2018.
UPSC is testing knowledge of international sports awards and statistical patterns among winners, not just individual achievements.
Laureus World Sports Award
Art And Culture Laureus World Sports Award Tiger Woods Roger Federer
Laureus World Sports Award: Winners & UPSC Facts
Instituted in 2000, first winner was Tiger Woods
Roger Federer holds record with 6 awards (most recent in 2018)
Tennis players dominate with 11 total awards, not Formula One drivers
Recognizes outstanding achievements in sports worldwide
Award Overview
The Laureus World Sports Award is a prestigious international recognition for sporting excellence, established in 2000. It honors the world's best athletes across various sports disciplines annually.
Winners by Sport
Sport | Total Awards | Notable Winners |
|---|---|---|
Tennis | 11 | Roger Federer (6), Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal |
Athletics | 4 | Usain Bolt, Mo Farah |
Formula One | 4 | Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton |
Golf | 2 | Tiger Woods |
Key Facts for UPSC
Tiger Woods was the inaugural winner in 2000 - first major global sports award of the new millennium
Roger Federer became most decorated winner with his sixth award in 2018
Tennis has produced the most winners, contradicting the common assumption about Formula One dominance
Award covers multiple categories including Sportsman, Sportswoman, Team, and Breakthrough awards
Trap: Statement 2 assumes Formula One players dominate - actually tennis leads with 11 awards
Common error: Confusing total awards with individual record holders - Federer has most individual wins
Year confusion: Award instituted in 2000, same year Tiger Woods won first edition
Tiger Woods Career Highlights
Art And Culture Tiger Woods American golfer
Tiger Woods: Golf Legend & Global Sports Icon
Won 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour events
First Laureus World Sports Award winner in 2000
Dominated golf from late 1990s to 2000s
Global Recognition
Tiger Woods revolutionized professional golf and became one of the most recognizable athletes globally. His selection as the first Laureus winner in 2000 marked his peak dominance period.
Major Achievements
15 major championships including 5 Masters titles
82 PGA Tour victories tied for most all-time
Youngest player to achieve Career Grand Slam
First athlete to earn over $1 billion in career earnings
Roger Federer Tennis Achievements
Art And Culture Roger Federer
Roger Federer: Tennis Legend & Record Laureus Winner
Won 20 Grand Slam singles titles
Record 6 Laureus World Sports Awards (2005-2008, 2012, 2018)
Dominated tennis from 2003-2007 and beyond
Laureus Recognition
Roger Federer holds the record for most Laureus World Sports Awards with 6 wins, spanning from 2005-2008, then 2012 and 2018. This reflects his sustained excellence over nearly two decades.
Career Highlights
20 Grand Slam singles titles - held the men's record until 2022
103 ATP singles titles including 28 Masters titles
World No. 1 for 310 weeks total
Only player to win 8 Wimbledon titles
Record holder: Federer has 6 Laureus awards, more than any other athlete
Timeline: His 6th award came in 2018, confirming his status as most decorated winner
International Sports Awards System
Art And Culture
Global Sports Awards: Recognition Systems for Athletic Excellence
Laureus (2000) - world's premier annual sports award
Olympic medals remain ultimate sporting recognition
Sport-specific awards complement global recognition systems
Major Global Sports Awards
Award | Established | Scope | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
Laureus World Sports Award | 2000 | All sports | Annual, peer-nominated |
Olympic Games | 1896 (modern) | Multi-sport | Every 4 years, ultimate honor |
World Sports Awards | 1981 | All sports | Annual ceremony |
Associated Press Athletes | 1931 | All sports | Annual, media-voted |
Award Significance
Laureus considered most prestigious annual sports award globally
Voted by World Sports Academy of sporting legends
Multiple categories recognize team and individual excellence
Complements sport-specific honors like Ballon d'Or (football) or ATP Awards (tennis)