Women’s sports often get overshadowed by their male counterparts. Obviously, that isn’t always the case, as tennis and volleyball have always had prominent female athletes and events. It is also true that women’s sports are growing in popularity nowadays, particularly combat sports and basketball.
There is a good reason for this; female sports can be just as tense and high-action as men’s. We will look at some of the most anticipated upcoming women’s sporting events to show this.
The Women’s T20 World Cup
Some may be surprised to learn that cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Over 2 billion people follow the game with a certain degree of passion, and betting on it is so popular that the betting odds for cricket are usually on the front line of every online bookie.
Twenty20 (or T20) is one of the three most popular formats of cricket (along with ODI and Test Cricket), and as you can guess “World Cup” is not a title thrown lightly. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious competitions, not just in female cricket but cricket in general.
The 2024 tournament would be a great place to start if you are interested in the game. Ten teams will be playing across 23 matches. The event is taking place in the United Arab Emirates, with a starting date of 3 October 2024 and an ending date of 20 October 2024.
Billie Jean King Cup
As we said before, tennis is one of the sports in which women have always done well, both in terms of popularity and success. Venus and Serena Williams, for example, are two of the most notable athletes in the game, whose names carry more weight than plenty, if not all, of their male counterparts.
It is no wonder then, that tennis events are always exciting, no matter who is playing. Regarding the most anticipated tennis events, the Billie Jean King Cup is up there. The event is already well underway, however, it will last for a period of several months, with the finale taking place in November.
If you are interested in tennis but have never given the sport a chance, perhaps the Billie Jean King Cup is the perfect place to start. It is one of the most celebrated events, competed by some of the best players in the world.
World Track Championship
Many people don’t think of cycling as the most exciting of sports. Sure, they know about the Tour de France and may have even watched it once or twice. But it is rare to talk about any other events in the sport. So, if you are interested in cycling as a sport, give the World Track Championship a go.
The 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championship will be held in Ballerup, Denmark, from 16 to 20 this October. There will be 22 events, including a sprint, a time trial, team competitions, and more. If that sounds like fun, give it a try.
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