Explanation

Lionel Messi has become the first individual footballer to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.

He was awarded the prestigious 2026 honor in recognition of his outstanding sportsmanship and significant humanitarian impact.

He is a professional footballer player of Argentina.

Additional Information:

The Princess of Asturias Award is highly prestigious international honor presented annually in Spain to recognize notable achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs.

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Explanation

Lionel Messi has become the first individual footballer to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.

He was awarded the prestigious 2026 honor in recognition of his outstanding sportsmanship and significant humanitarian impact.

He is a professional footballer player of Argentina.

Additional Information:

The Princess of Asturias Award is highly prestigious international honor presented annually in Spain to recognize notable achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs.

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Explanation

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (football)

• Winner: Spain
• Runner-up: England
• Edition: 9th
• Venue: Australia, New Zealand
• Final held: 20 August 2023
• Final venue: Sydney
• Third position: Sweden
• Participating teams: 32
• Total matched: 64
• Official mascot: Tazuni
• Total goals scored: 164
• Top scorer: Hinata Miyazawa from Japan (5 goals)
• Best player: Aitana Bonmatí from Spain
• Best young player: Salma Paralluelo from Spain
• Best goalkeeper: Mary Earps from England

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Chess is known as the “Game/Sports of Kings”.
• It originated in ancient India as Chaturanga.
• The central piece is the King (Shah), which gives the game its importance.
• The game ends when the King is checkmated (Shah Mat = King is dead).
• It was traditionally played by royalty and nobles.

Last verified on 02-06-2026

Explanation

Five new sports including cricket, squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Cricket was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics.

Olympics Games 2028 will be held in  Los Angeles (USA)

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