The summer of 2024 is set to be an exciting period for sports enthusiasts, with several major events taking place across the globe. Here’s a rundown of the key competitions to look out for:
Major Sporting Events in the Summer of 2024
UEFA Euro 2024
- Dates: 14 June - 14 July 2024
- Location: Germany
- Highlight: The final will be held in Berlin on 14 July. This tournament features 24 national teams from Europe, including favourites like England, Spain, and Germany.
Wimbledon
- Dates: 1 July - 14 July 2024
- Location: London, England
- Highlight: The finals for both the Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles will take place on the last weekend of the tournament.
Tour de France
- Dates: 29 June - 21 July 2024
- Location: Starts in Florence, Italy, and ends in Nice, France
- Highlight: This year’s race will not finish in Paris but in Nice due to the Olympic Games.
Summer Olympics
- Dates: 26 July - 11 August 2024
- Location: Paris, France
- Highlight: The opening ceremony will be held along the River Seine, and the event will feature 329 events across 32 sports.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
- Dates: 4 June - 30 June 2024
- Location: USA and West Indies
- Highlight: The final will be held on 30 June, marking the first time the tournament is hosted in the USA.
The Open Championship (Men's)
- Dates: 14 July - 21 July 2024
- Location: Royal Troon, Scotland
- Highlight: The final round will be held on 21 July. This is one of golf’s oldest and most prestigious tournaments.
AIG Women's Open
- Dates: 21 August - 25 August 2024
- Location: St Andrews, Scotland
- Highlight: The final round will be held on 25 August. This tournament is a major championship in women's golf.
Paralympic Games
- Dates: 28 August - 8 September 2024
- Location: Paris, France
- Highlight: The opening ceremony will be on 28 August, with events starting the following day. The Games will feature 22 sports and 549 events, with finals in various sports like wheelchair
basketball, para swimming, and para athletics.
These events promise a summer filled with thrilling sports action, bringing together athletes and fans from around the world.