The ‘Oscar of cricket’ is often used to describe the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, awarded to the ICC Cricketer of the Year. This prestigious cricketing honor recognizes outstanding performance across all formats of the game.
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The Arjuna Award and Dronacharya Award are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. These awards recognize outstanding athletes and coaches, respectively, for their contributions to Indian sports.
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.
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.