The year 2021 witnessed numerous exciting sports events across the world despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021, was one of the most significant events where athletes from around the globe competed in various disciplines.
In athletics, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya defended his marathon title, while USA\“s Sydney McLaughlin set a new world record in women\“s 400m hurdles. Swimming saw outstanding performances from Caeleb Dressel of USA who won five gold medals, and Australia\“s Emma McKeon who claimed seven medals in total. 
Football enthusiasts enjoyed the UEFA Euro 2020 （held in 2021） where Italy emerged victorious against England in a thrilling final. In tennis, Novak Djokovic won three Grand Slam titles, narrowly missing the calendar Grand Slam.
Cricket fans witnessed New Zealand winning the inaugural World Test Championship by defeating India in the final. The NBA championship was claimed by the Milwaukee Bucks led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, while in Formula 1, Max Verstappen won his first world championship in a controversial season finale. |
