CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has won the ’Laureus Sportsman of the Year award’ the maximum number of times?
A
Lewis Hamilton
B
Roger Federer
C
Lionel Messi
D
Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Swiss tennis player Roger Federer holds the record for the most awards with six, five for Sportsman of the Year and one for Comeback of the Year. Serena Williams holds the record for most awards held by a female with five, four for Sportswoman of the Year and one for Comeback of the Year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the 22nd Laureus World Sports Awards was held in a virtual ceremony in Seville, Spain. Rafael Nadal won the Sportsman of the Year. Patrick Mahomes won the Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sachin Tendulkar won the ‘Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020’ award for the images of him being carried around by his team-mates after India won the ICC World Cup 2011.

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