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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who became the first Indian to be nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award?

A	Yuvraj Singh
B	Virat Kohli
C	Sunil Chhetri
D	Neeraj Chopra

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Neeraj Chopra was only the third Indian - after wrestler Vinesh Phogat and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar - to be nominated for a Laureus award.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neeraj Chopra first Indian to be nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award.

Detailed explanation-3: -Referred to as the “Laureus Sporting Moment Award (2000–2020)", it was won by Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. In 2021, Chris Nikic was presented with the Best Sporting Moment award.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 2022 Laureus World Sports winners are: Sportsman of the Year Award: Max Verstappen (Motor racing). Sportswoman of the Year Award: Elaine Thompson-Herah (Athletics). World Team of the Year Award: Italy Men’s Football Team. Breakthrough of the Year Award: Emma Raducanu (Tennis).

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