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Tonight's Oscar Awards saw a new first in its history - A sportsperson was awarded the golden statuette for the first time.
New Delhi: Tonight's Oscar Awards saw a new first in its history - A sportsperson was awarded the golden statuette for the first time.
Kobe Bryant, the former Los Angeles Lakers and basketball superstar, won an Oscar for his animated short film, 'Dear Basketball'.
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The award was presented by the cast members from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.
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In his acceptance speech, the 39-year-old sportsperson said, "As basketball players, we're really supposed to shut up and dribble. I'm glad we can do a little bit more than that".
He thanked the Academy for this "amazing honour". (ANI)