CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been awarded with FICCI sportsperson of the year at India at sports award 2020?
A
Elavenil Valarivan
B
Bajrang Punia
C
P. V. Sindhu
D
Both A and B
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The eminent Jury of FICCI INDIA SPORTS AWARDS 2020, chaired by Justice Mudgal, has chosen Elavenil Valarivan as the 2020 winner in the category of “Sports Person of the year ” for her outstanding achievements at national and international level. The NRAI congratulates Elavenil for this achievement and recognition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Bajrang Punia. On 10th December 2020 Federation of Indian Commerce and Industry virtually presented India Sports Awards 2020, to sports personalities for their outstanding contributions in the field of sports.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Elavenil Valarivan. FICCI India Sports Award: Female Sportsperson of the Year - Elavenil Valarivan (Shooting)

Detailed explanation-4: -The awardees: Emerging player (male): Payas Jain (table tennis); Emerging player (female): Linthoi Chanambam (judo) and Antim Panghal (wrestling); Sportsperson of the Year - Special: Shrey Kadyan (softball); Sportsperson of the Year - Para: Avani Lekhara (shooting); Coach of the Year (male): R.B.

Detailed explanation-5: -Former Haryana cricketer and Dronacharya Awardee Sarkar Talwar was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) during its National Sports Awards function here. Grandmaster R. B.

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