Which state received the Sportstar ACES Best State for the Promotion of Sport award in 2024?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Tamil Nadu.
The award for Best State for the Promotion of Sport at the Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 was received by the state of Tamil Nadu. This top honor was presented during the ceremony held in Mumbai, where Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, accepted it on behalf of the state .
Tamil Nadu invested heavily in sports, with a budget exceeding ₹770 crore dedicated to hosting national and international competitions. Highlights included matches of the ICC ODI Men’s World Cup 2023, the Men's Asian Champions Trophy (hockey), and the hosting of the Khelo India Youth Games and various cricket and chess tournaments .