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It seems that the world of sports is now in full swing, promising a summer like no other. The sporting calendar has plenty of high-octane action that is well worth watching. From tennis to Tokyo, here are the truly unmissable sporting moments to watch this summer.
1. Euros 2020, 11 June to 11 July
There are few sporting tournaments that are more highly anticipated than the belated 2020 UEFA Championship. 24 of Europe’s top teams will be competing across a huge variety of countries, with a number of high-profile matches taking place at Wembley, as well as kick-offs in Rome, Copenhagen, Munich, and Baku.
Given the complexity of this year’s Euros and the range of newly-qualified teams taking part, those wanting to follow the action would be advised to check the latest news and insights from a top sports betting platform. This is also a reliable way to check that all of the fixtures you want to watch are going ahead as planned.
2. Wimbledon, 28 June to 11 July
Undoubtedly the single most prestigious tournament in all of tennis, Wimbledon will once again be returning to London as normal this year. Tickets will be on sale throughout the tournament to anyone lucky enough to grab them, while the event will be broadcast on screens around the world. Among those planning to play are tennis legends such as Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Simona Halep.
3. British & Irish Lions South Africa, 3 July to 7 August
That’s right rugby fans. For the first time in more than 12 years, the Lions are heading to South Africa. The Nations will be going head-to-head in a series of Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. This is going to be one of the most keenly-watched sporting events in recent rugby history, with the legendary Warren Gatland once again taking the helm for the Lions.
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4. The Hundred, 17 July to 13 August
Although the stakes will certainly be lower than at the ICC or the Ashes, true cricket fans will nonetheless be pleased to see the return of The Hundred throughout the 2021 summer season. The top English and Welsh teams will be playing on grounds across the United Kingdom, with all of the action being broadcast live on BBC Sports. What’s more, thousands of in-person tickets will be given away for free to lucky cricket fans.
5. Tokyo Olympics, 23 July to 8 August
Finally, what better place to end than with the big one itself? The Tokyo Olympics has been long-awaited and it seems that it is definitely due to kick-off in July. Importantly, this year’s Olympics will be a simplified version of previous tournaments, with far fewer sports, games, and medals on offer than there have previously been. Nonetheless, this abridged Olympics will definitely be worth watching.
So, there you have it. These are the top sporting events to put into your calendar this year. Stay tuned for more updates on what to watch in 2021.
