Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Award

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Award

Daily Current Affairs / Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Award

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Sports Published on: February 04 2022

Share on facebook

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, Neeraj Chopra, is being selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
Neeraj Chopra is the third Indian player after cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and wrestler Vinesh Phogat to be nominated for the award.
Vinesh Phogat was nominated in the World Sporting Comeback category for 2019, while Sachin Tendulkar won the award for Best Sporting Moment in the Last 20 Years in 2020.
Neeraj Chopra has won the gold medal in the men's javelin sport at the Tokyo Olympics.
The winners will be revealed in April, following a vote by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the world’s ultimate sports jury, made up of 71 of the greatest sporting legends of all time.
The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award given annually. Throughout the year, players and teams who have achieved exceptional performance in the sports venue are honored. The award was instituted in 1999 by Daimler and Richemont, founders of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

Recent Post's

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2026 was observed on 2 February to promote early diagnosis and emotional support for patients.
Read More....
World Wetlands Day 2026 focused on the role of indigenous wisdom and traditional practices in preserving fragile ecosystems.
Read More....
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Read More....
India’s Union Budget 2026 increased defense spending by 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, prioritizing modernization and infrastructure.
Read More....
State Bank of India launched "CHAKRA" to provide specialized financing for emerging sunrise sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductors.
Read More....
The 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit will be held in Mumbai on 5–6 February 2026 to discuss sustainable agricultural innovations.
Read More....
Swiss cities led the 2026 Global Cost of Living Rankings, while Indian cities were ranked among the most affordable worldwide.
Read More....
Researchers discovered a new orchid species, Diplocentrum papillosum, in the Western Ghats of Kerala's Idukki district.
Read More....
The Indian Army and ITBP conducted "Agni Pariksha," a joint firepower training exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to boost coordination.
Read More....
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award for Best Audiobook and Storytelling Recording for his work Meditations.
Read More....