1. UEFA Euro 2020:
– Notable highlights: Italy won the tournament by defeating England in the final, which ended with a dramatic penalty shootout. The tournament also saw standout performances from players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick, who scored the long-range goal of the tournament.
2. Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games:
– Notable highlights: The Olympic Games showcased numerous historic achievements, including Simone Biles’ resilience and mental health awareness, Japan winning gold in baseball following the sport’s reintroduction, and the dominance of athletes like Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson-Herah in track and field.
3. Wimbledon Championships 2021:
– Notable highlights: Novak Djokovic claimed his 20th Grand Slam title, equaling the records of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. In the women’s singles, Ashleigh Barty secured her second Grand Slam title.
4. Tour de France 2021:
– Notable highlights: Tadej Pogačar successfully defended his title by winning the Tour de France for the second consecutive year. Mark Cavendish made a triumphant comeback, claiming multiple stage wins and equalling the record for the most stage victories in the Tour’s history.
5. ICC World Test Championship Final:
– Notable highlights: India and New Zealand contested the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final, with New Zealand emerging victorious. Kyle Jamieson’s exceptional bowling performance played a crucial role in New Zealand’s triumph.
6. Copa America 2021:
– Notable highlights: After a 28-year drought, Argentina clinched the Copa America title, defeating Brazil in the final. Lionel Messi’s exceptional performances guided Argentina to victory, securing his first major international trophy.
7. Formula 1 Season 2021:
– Notable highlights: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton engaged in intense battles throughout the season, with Verstappen ultimately becoming the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was added to the calendar for the first time.
8. Rugby World Cup 2019:
– Notable highlights: South Africa triumphed in the Rugby World Cup, defeating England in a dominant display in the final. The tournament also witnessed the host nation, Japan, thrilling the world with their captivating performances and reaching the quarterfinals.
9. World Athletics Championships 2019:
– Notable highlights: The World Athletics Championships witnessed several standout performances, including Eliud Kipchoge becoming the first human to run a marathon distance under two hours. Dalilah Muhammad broke the world record in the women’s 400m hurdles, among other remarkable achievements.
10. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019:
– Notable highlights: England won their first-ever Cricket World Cup by defeating New Zealand in an unforgettable final decided by a super over. The tournament witnessed exceptional batting performances, with players like Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson excelling with the bat.