If you love sports, then you should know that there are big sporting events all over the world that are a must-watch and you can bet on the results. Every day, there is a sporting activity happening somewhere in the world. However, there are some major ones that almost every sports enthusiast knows about.
World Big Sporting Events
- Olympics
The games that started in ancient Greece in the 1800s have become a defining moment in the world of sports. The games are held every four years. There is always a two-year gap between the summer and winter games. The Olympics brings about almost 200 nationalities from different parts of the world.
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FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is considered to be one of the most-watched events all over the world. It is held every four years. The first world cup was held in 1930.
- ICC Cricket World Cup
The first tournament was played in England in 1975, and since then, they have held the events every four years. Millions of people who love cricket always congregate to the venues or watch live broadcasts.
- Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is an international sporting event that is attended by teams from different parts of the world. The team that wins is given the Webb Ellis Cup. It is held every four years.
- IAAF World Championship
This sporting event happens every two years. The International Association of Athletics Federation plans it. Many nationalities participate in the events, and they always get live coverage in major news outlets.
- UEFA Football Championship
Also known as the Euros, the UEFA Champions League is held every four years. The sporting events decide the reigning team on the continent. The first games were held in 1960, and since then, the games have always attracted attention from all over the world. In the USA, football is known as soccer.