What were the major international sports events held in 2017?
In 2017, several significant sports events took place around the world. The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup was hosted by Russia in June and July, serving as a precursor to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Germany won the tournament by defeating Chile 1-0 in the final. 
The 2017 World Aquatics Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary during July. This event featured swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming competitions with participants from numerous countries.
In athletics, the 2017 World Championships in Athletics took place in London, United Kingdom in August. The United States topped the medal table with 30 medals including 10 gold medals.
Other notable events included the 2017 Rugby League World Cup hosted by Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, and the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. |
