September 30, 2025
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Why in News?
- Olympics gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra was nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award, making him the first Indian to be featured in the short-list for this category.
- At the Tokyo Olympics, the 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra became only the second Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Games’ history.
- The javelin thrower was clubbed alongside tennis stars Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu among others.
- Neeraj Chopra is only the third Indian to fetch a Laureus nomination after cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and wrestler Vinesh Phogat
About The Laureus World Sports Awards
- The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year.
- It was established in 1999 by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation founding patrons Daimler and Richemont.
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