The year 2025 is set to be a thrilling period for international sports, featuring a diverse array of major events across various disciplines. Here’s an overview of some of the most anticipated competitions:
ICC Champions Trophy-2025 will be the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. It will be hosted by Pakistan and United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025.
- ICC World Test Championship Final : Scheduled to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, this event will determine the world’s top Test cricket nation.
- Women’s Cricket World Cup : Hosted by India, this tournament will showcase the best female cricket talent globally, competing for the prestigious title.
- UEFA Women’s European Championship : Set in Switzerland, Europe’s elite women’s national teams will vie for continental supremacy.
- FIFA Club World Cup : Introducing an expanded format, this tournament will feature top club teams from around the world, competing in a World Cup-style competition.
Rugby
- Women’s Rugby World Cup : England will host this premier event, bringing together the best women’s rugby teams to compete for the world champion title.
- British & Irish Lions Tour : The Lions are scheduled to tour Australia, engaging in a series of matches that are highly anticipated by rugby fans.
Tennis
Grand Slam Tournaments : The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open will continue to captivate audiences with high-level tennis action throughout the year.
Golf
Ryder Cup : This prestigious biennial competition between teams from Europe and the United States will be a highlight in the golfing calendar.
Multi-Sport Events
- World Aquatics Championships : Held in Singapore, this event will feature competitions in swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming.
- World Games : Taking place in Chengdu, China, the World Games will showcase sports and disciplines not contested in the Olympic Games.
Summer Deaflympics: Scheduled for Tokyo, Japan, this event will feature athletes with hearing impairments competing across various sports.
These events represent just a selection of the international sporting competitions planned for 2025, promising a year filled with excitement and memorable moments for sports enthusiasts worldwide.