The year 2021 witnessed numerous prestigious sports events across the globe, showcasing remarkable athletic achievements despite ongoing challenges. Here is a list of major sports events and their winners from 2021.
In tennis, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, while Daniil Medvedev claimed the US Open title. On the women\“s side, Naomi Osaka won the Australian Open, Barbora Krejcikova triumphed at the French Open, Ashleigh Barty won Wimbledon, and Emma Raducanu made history by winning the US Open as a qualifier.
In football, Chelsea FC won the UEFA Champions League by defeating Manchester City in the final. Italy emerged victorious in the UEFA Euro 2020 （held in 2021）, beating England in the final. The Copa America was won by Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. 
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics （held in 2021）, the United States topped the medal table with 113 medals, followed by China with 88 and Japan with 58. Notable gold medalists included swimmer Caeleb Dressel （USA） and gymnast Simone Biles （USA）.
In cricket, New Zealand won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship by defeating India. The T20 World Cup was won by Australia, who beat New Zealand in the final.
In Formula 1, Max Verstappen won his first World Drivers\“ Championship, narrowly defeating Lewis Hamilton in a controversial season finale. |
