The Biggest Sports Events of Summer 2024 and What’s Coming

From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup, summer 2024 was packed with unforgettable moments. Here’s a recap of the results and a guide to the most anticipated events of 2024-2025.

Recap of the Major Sports Events of Summer 2024

• 2024 Summer Olympics (Paris):
  The United States dominated the medal table, followed by China and France. Katie Ledecky became the most decorated female swimmer in history.

• Super Bowl LVIII (2024):
  The Kansas City Chiefs claimed victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling game. Patrick Mahomes was named MVP for his key leadership.

• FIFA World Cup 2024 (Saudi Arabia):
  Argentina emerged victorious in the final, with Lionel Messi shining in his last international tournament, leading his team to another World Cup title.

• Tour de France 2024:
  Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won his second consecutive title, excelling in the mountain stages, while the event featured fierce competition among top teams.

• Wimbledon 2024:
  Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in the men's category, solidifying his status as one of tennis's rising stars. In the women's category, Iga Świątek secured her third Grand Slam title.
  
  

Upcoming Sports Events 2024-2025

1. Ryder Cup (Golf) - Rome, Italy (September 2024):
   A biennial event where the best golfers from Europe and the United States face off in teams. Established in 1927, it’s one of the most exciting tournaments in the golf world.

2. FIFA Club World Cup (December 2024):
   Featuring the best football clubs from around the world, the champions of their respective confederations compete to determine the top team of the year.

3. UEFA Euro 2024 (June-July 2024, Germany):
   One of the most prestigious international football tournaments in Europe, featuring the continent’s best national teams competing for the championship.

4. Copa América 2024 (Ecuador):
   The premier national team tournament in South America. Teams like Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay will battle for the title in this fiercely competitive championship.

5. NBA Finals 2025 (June 2025):
   The final showdown of the NBA, where the league’s top teams compete for the championship ring in the world’s most popular basketball league.

6. World Athletics Championships 2025 (Tokyo):
   The world’s best athletes will compete for medals in various track and field events, breaking records and striving for global glory.