Sport plays a big role in our lives. They bring us together! Here are some of the best sporting events that took place in 2021.
The world of sport often sees ups and downs, but never has our year been as exciting as the one that has just passed.
2021 has been a roller coaster, with more highlight reels than we know what to do with, and in the world of online sports betting, we could have easily made a decent share.
The Tokyo Olympics
After being postponed from 2020 to 2021, the Olympics are one of those events that seem to interrupt the world for a month every four years.
You can’t help but admire the best athletes competing for their chance at glory.
Often people train their whole lives to compete and represent their country. It was a truly magnificent event to watch!
The Ryder Cup
This classic golf tournament has also fallen victim to the year 2020, although that might actually be a blessing in disguise.
The Ryder Cup was historically known as a tournament that took place every odd year.
That is until the Twin Towers were attacked in 2001, causing it to be postponed. Since then, there has been something a little off in the tournament.
Something that thankfully has now been rectified as it starts playing again in odd years.
The Paralympic Games
These games might even be more impressive than the Olympics!
These inspiring games truly show us what humans are capable of when they cut down on their excuses and pursue their dreams.
Sometimes witnessing those amazing results is just what we need to kick into high gear and learn that new skill or actually use that gym membership we signed up for on January 1st.
Wimbledon
These tennis games were a must for anyone familiar with the sport.
Novak Djokovic was about to defend his winning streak, which is now approaching a record 20 titles!
Anyone who enjoys a good cup of tea and a round-trip competition straight out of London was sure to tune in.
Men’s European Cup
Another event that was pushed back 365 days was the European Cup in men’s football.
Unlike most tournaments, this one was not hosted in just one country. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has chosen 12 sites in 11 countries.
The cities were London, Bilbao, Glasgow, Amsterdam, Dublin, Copenhagen, Rome, Munich, Budapest, Bucharest, Saint Petersburg and Baku.
The 2021 Rugby World Cup
On August 21, 2019, World Rugby announced that gender designations would be removed from the title and would simply be “Rugby World Cup” followed by the year.
The 2021 Rugby World Cup will be the first Women’s Rugby World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and will be hosted by New Zealand.
US Open Nine-Ball Championship
What some might consider a simple game to play while drinking, Nine-ball is taken very seriously in some places.
This prestigious tournament was organized at the end of 2021.
Joshua Filler was the defending champion after winning the 2019 matches.
This tournament had a grand prize of $300,000 to motivate professional players.
With the stakes so high, one can imagine how spectacular and beloved the competition must have been.
World Chess Championships
There is often a debate about whether chess is a sport or not.
The Olympic Federation has come to see this strategic game as a sport, and wow, the world championship has a lot in store.
Magnus Carlsen, the current defending champion since 2013, may withdraw from competition due to “lack of motivation”.
If you are a fan of the sport, this year’s games should hold something very beautiful for you.
Darts World Championships
It’s another one of those games we’re all likely to experience, thanks to our youth, playing it ourselves, whether it’s in a bar, at a friend’s house, or in an online simulation.
This tournament is sure to start with a bang as former world champion Adrian Lewis and reigning world champion Gerwyn Price face off on opening night.
Formula 1 Championship 2021
2021 will be the 72nd edition of the Formula 1 championships.
There is a lot of tension before the race, as Lewis Hamilton, currently considered the most successful F1 driver of all time, takes on Max Verstappen, the newcomer with plenty of potential.
In the end, Max Verstappen took the victory and the championship.
2021 has been and will be a great year for sport at all levels. Many controversial confrontations take place.
It’s time to call your friends, fire up the BBQ, grab a cold one, and enjoy all that 2021 has to offer.