The year 2018 witnessed several major international sports competitions that captured global attention. The 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia was undoubtedly the biggest sporting event of the year, with France emerging as champions after defeating Croatia in the final match.
Another significant event was the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This marked the second time South Korea hosted the Olympics and featured athletes from 92 countries competing in various winter sports disciplines. 
The Commonwealth Games took place in Gold Coast, Australia, featuring 71 teams from Commonwealth nations. India performed exceptionally well, finishing third in the medal tally with 66 medals including 26 gold medals.
Other notable sports events included the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, where Indian athletes achieved their best-ever performance with 69 medals, and the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier that determined participating teams for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. |
