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Seven Big Sporting Events To Anticipate In 2024
2024 promises a thrilling year of athletic competition with something for everyone’s taste.
Below are some of the top events guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping:
AFCON: In 2024, sports enthusiasts can look forward to AFCON 2023, which commences on January 13 in Cote d’Ivoire, and concludes with the final on February 11.
UEFA Champions League Final: The final match of the UEFA Champions League for the 2023/24 season is scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Paris Olympic Games: This competition commences on July 26 and ends on August 11).
The Olympics, the most prestigious event in the world of sports, will make its triumphant return to the City of Lights for the third time.
Experience the ultimate display of human excellence across more than 30 sports, ranging from track and field to gymnastics, swimming to basketball. Be a part of history as new talents rise to stardom and renowned athletes strive for Olympic glory.
Euro 2024 : Next year’s Euro commences on June 14 through July 14.
In Germany, football (soccer) assumes a prominent position as 24 European nations compete for continental dominance.
From well-established giants such as England and France to up-and-coming challengers like Ukraine and Turkey, anticipate thrilling and intense matches, fervent fan backing, and exhilarating conclusions.
T20 World Cup: Prepare yourself for an electrifying display of cricket’s shortest format as it bursts into a global extravaganza, jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies.
Sixteen formidable teams, including cricket powerhouses like India and Australia, will fiercely compete in fast-paced Twenty20 matches, vying for the prestigious cricketing crown.
Get ready to witness breathtaking sixes, and nerve-wracking last-ball finishes, and immerse yourself in the unparalleled atmosphere created by cricket enthusiasts from all corners of the globe.
The competition will commence on June 4 and played through June 30 of 2024.
Australian Open Tennis: This game will commence on January 14 and last through January 28.
The tennis season in Melbourne commences with the first Grand Slam of the year. Witness the fierce competition among the world’s finest players as they compete on the hard courts of Rod Laver Arena, striving to secure the inaugural major title of the year. Will Novak Djokovic continue his reign of supremacy, or will a fresh victor emerge?
Ballon d’Or: With long-time rivals, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of contention, a new Ballon d’Or winner will emerge next year.
Could it be Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, or Jude Bellingham claiming football’s most prestigious individual honour?
Sportxparte reports that the Africa Cup of Nations will kick off the year with the Super Eagles aiming for their fourth championship title. The Champions League final will be held at Wimbledon, with Manchester City and Arsenal vying for the crown. The Copa America and Euros will be a double-football extravaganza, with matches from both continents taking place in June and July, respectively.
