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Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award, which was instituted in the year 2000

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 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)

Newspaper/CA

CA

Explanation

American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The award has been received mostly by Men’s Football Team (6 times) players so far. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Roger Federer (5 times) has received this award, the maximum number of times compared to others followed by Usain Bolt (4 times) and Novak Djokovic (4 times). Hence, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.