2021 promises to be an exciting year for sports enthusiasts worldwide, with numerous major events scheduled across various disciplines. After the disruptions caused by the pandemic in 2020, athletes and fans alike are eagerly anticipating the return of international competitions.
The Tokyo Olympics, originally planned for 2020, will finally take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021. This global sporting spectacle will feature athletes from over 200 countries competing in 33 different sports. The Paralympic Games will follow from August 24 to September 5.
Football fans can look forward to the UEFA European Championship, rescheduled for June 11 to July 11, 2021, with matches hosted across 12 European cities. The Copa America is also scheduled for June 13 to July 10 in Argentina and Colombia.
Cricket enthusiasts have the ICC World Test Championship final in June and the T20 World Cup scheduled for October-November in India. Tennis Grand Slams include the Australian Open (February), French Open (May-June), Wimbledon (June-July), and US Open (August-September).
Other notable events include the NBA playoffs (April-June), Formula 1 season running from March to December, and the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA during August. |