Correct option is B
· Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, was nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
· His achievement of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) made him a national hero and an international sporting sensation.
· Neeraj’s victory was India’s first-ever Olympic gold in athletics, and it propelled him to global recognition in the world of sports.
· The Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award recognizes athletes who have made a significant impact in their respective sports, particularly those who have shown remarkable performances during a particular year.
Additional Information:
- Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in javelin at the Olympics. His win in Tokyo was historic, and his subsequent recognition by the Laureus Academy further cemented his status as one of the greatest athletes in Indian sports history.
- Other notable nominees for this award included Daniil Medvedev, the Russian tennis star, and Pedri, the Spanish footballer, who also had standout performances during 2021.
Other Options:
- Mithali Raj: Mithali Raj is a legendary cricketer, but she was not nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
- PV Sindhu: Although PV Sindhu is an accomplished badminton player, she was not nominated for this specific award in 2022.
- Manpreet Singh: The Indian hockey captain, while a key figure in Indian hockey, was not nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
