For which sport is the Val Barker Cup awarded in the Olympic Games?
- ASwimming
- BBoxingCorrect
- CLong Jump
- DHigh Jump
Explanation
The Val Barker Cup is awarded at the Olympic Games to the boxer who demonstrates exceptional technique and style during the competition. It is named after Val Barker, a British boxer who became the first honorary secretary of the International Amateur Boxing Association. The award is unique because it is not necessarily given to a gold medalist, but rather to the most outstanding technical performer across all weight classes in boxing.
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