The ‘Chess Oscar Award’ is given by the Russian chess magazine “64.” It is an annual award presented to the best chess player as voted by a panel of international chess journalists.
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The modern Summer Olympic Games were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The event, organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marked the revival of the ancient Olympic Games and laid the foundation for the contemporary Olympic movement.
The Olympic Games have not been organized in Antarctica. This uninhabited continent has never hosted the Games due to its harsh climate, lack of infrastructure, and absence of a permanent population.
The Dronacharya Award was instituted in the year 1985. Named after the legendary teacher Dronacharya from the Mahabharata, this award recognizes outstanding coaches in India who have made significant contributions to the field of sports coaching.
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given to players for meritorious performance in sports by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It is the highest sporting honor in India.