Major Sports Events in 2018_deltin51

The year 2018 witnessed several major international sports events that captivated audiences worldwide. The Winter Olympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea from February 9-25, featuring athletes from 92 countries competing in 15 disciplines.

FIFA World Cup took place in Russia from June 14 to July 15, where France emerged victorious by defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final match. This tournament featured 32 national teams and was watched by over 3.5 billion people globally.   

The Commonwealth Games were hosted by Gold Coast, Australia from April 4-15, with 71 Commonwealth nations participating across 19 sports. Australia topped the medal tally with 198 medals including 80 gold.

Other significant events included the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, featuring athletes from 45 countries competing in 40 sports.