5 BIG Tournaments in Second Half of 2024

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2024 2nd Half Tournaments

The year 2024 has had an illustrious first leg of sporting events. As the second half of the year unfolds, sports enthusiasts across the globe will be eyeing the spectacular lineup of sporting events across different disciplines. 

From the elegance of The Wimbledon to the highly anticipated Paris Olympics 2024, the sports enthusiasts are in for a thorough entertainment throughout the Second Half of 2024. 

Here are the top five tournaments to mark on your calendar for the 2nd Half of 2024

UEFA Euro 2024

Scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14 with 24 participating European Nations, Euro 2024 will be hosted by Germany. The tournament promises a high-octane football action for an entire month. The championship season will be played across ten cities in Germany, with the final in Berlin. 

The defending champions Italy, along with powerhouse contenders France, Spain, and England, will aim to establish a continental supremacy with the win. The football fans can anticipate thrilling encounters, and the star players etching their mark on one of the greatest international football leagues.

Wimbledon 2024

Fans can witness the live action of the Grand Slam Tennis Tournament, The Wimbledon 2024 from July 1-14. The All England Club in London will gear up to host Wimbledon 2024, the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. As witnessed earlier, the championship will be played on the grass based courts, with top players like Novak Djokovic, Markéta Vondroušovà, and Carlos Alcaraz. 

Fans will eagerly watch to see if Markéta Vondroušovà and Carlos Alcaraz can continue their dominance and defend their titles or if a new champion will emerge in the singles’ Men’s and Women’s competitions. 

Paris Olympics 2024

The Paris Summer Olympics 2024 is a prestigious celebration of athletic excellence and international unity as participants gear up to showcase their brilliance in their respective sports event from across the globe. Commencing from July 26 to August 11, Paris is set to host the Olympics for the 3rd time, inviting over 10,000 athletes competing in 329 events across a whopping 32 sports. 

Skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing, are some of the new additions in the Paris Olympics 2024 along with the other traditional sports. 

New Zealand’s Tour of India 2024

Later in the year, New Zealand will tour India for a series of 3 Test matches from October to November. This tour promises exciting cricket as the Black Caps will take on the lethal unit of the Indian team on the latter’s home soil. The series will feature Star cricketers like Kane Williamson and Jasprit Bumrah showcasing their skills on the big stage. 

India’s Tour of Australia 2024

Cricket fans will be looking forward to a high intensity series as India will tour Australia for a five match Test series from November 2024 to January 2025. The tour will include Test matches beginning from November 22, 2025 in Perth to the last Test from January 3, 2025 in Sydney. 

Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Steve Smith, Pat Cummins will be in action, eyeing the top position for their team on the World Test Championship Points Table.

Vedant Sharma

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Published - July 8, 2024 5:58 PM
Updated - August 18, 2024 00:59:42

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