The year 2021 witnessed several significant sports events that captured global attention despite ongoing pandemic challenges. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed from the previous year, finally took place from July 23 to August 8, 2021, featuring over 11,000 athletes from 206 nations competing in 339 events across 33 sports.
In football, the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament was held across multiple European cities from June 11 to July 11, with Italy emerging as champions after defeating England in the final. The Copa América 2021 also took place in Brazil during the same period, with Argentina winning the title. 
Cricket enthusiasts followed the ICC Men\“s T20 World Cup held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates from October 17 to November 14, where Australia claimed victory. Tennis saw Novak Djokovic winning three Grand Slam titles - Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon - while Daniil Medvedev claimed the US Open.
Other notable events included the NBA Finals where the Milwaukee Bucks won their first championship since 1971, and the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. These events demonstrated the resilience of sports communities worldwide amid challenging circumstances. |
