Organizing the sports event in 2021 in itself become the best sports moment among all. The majority of the sports events were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. Due to pandemics, it becomes difficult to organize sports events.
But this year it was a different story. All sports events that were cancelled in 2020 were conducted this year. This year was one of the exciting years in sports. As sports from European football to cricket T20 world cup and many more, we have seen very promising sports events.
These events not only provide entertainment to fans but also gave us some best sports moments of 2021. Through this article, you can look at the best sports moments that happened in 2021. Let’s take a look!
Australian open
Content Summary
This year’s open was the 1st tennis Grand slam tournament of the circuit. it was the 109th edition overall 53rd for the open era. Like other sports, this one was also shifted to other dates, originally schedule in January but due to pandemic, took place in February.
Tournament feature men’s and women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and junior championship events. Novak Djokovic won the singles title and Naomi Osaka won the women’s singles.
India vs England
Two cricket giants come face to face to book the final spot for the ICC Test championship. Host nation India lost the series 1st test but make a strong comeback and won the 4 match series by the margin of 3-1.
The story didn’t end here. India tour England in summer for 5 match test series. Where the host England wants to revenge. Considering India’s poor performances in England, it was not surprised if England win’s the series 3-0 or 4-1.
Scenarios changes when team India manages the draw the 1st test and win the 2nd. in 5 match test series, India is currently leading the series by 2-1. Last test was postponed due to covid and will play next year.
Men’s Gold: Master Tournament
It was the 85th edition of the tournament and was the 1st of the men’s four major golf championships of this year. The tournament was won by Hideki Matsuyama.
Chelsea Wins Champions League
Poor performance in the league and domestic cups despite spending $220 million in the transfer market, caused Frank Lampard to get sacked by the board. Board Immediately went to hire Thomas Tuchel the German coach who had a very decent run with PSG. Tuchel took PSG to the final in the last edition of the Champions League but lost to Bayern Munich. As Thomas Tuchel takes over the manager role, every bad link in the squad start clicking.
Despite getting tough draws, Tuchel’s Chelsea shows great character by defeating Real Madrid in both legs of the semifinals. Chelsea clinches their second title by defeating the favourites Manchester city in the final.
Argentina winning Copa America 2021
This year’s Copa America took place in Brasil. However it was going to take place in Argentina but due to covid, it shits to Brasil. Football fans were keen to see the little magician Leo Messi lift his first international trophy with Argentina’s national team.
In the previous 3 seasons, Team Argentina reaches so close to winning the gold but lose in the end. This time it was a or nothing situation for the team and Argentina didn’t disappoint their fans. Argentina beats the host nation Brasil by 1-0 and won the Copa America.
Leo Messi lifts his first ever international trophy with his national team. Leo Messi was also awarded the MVP trophy and golden ball of the tournament.
Australia wins T20 World cup
7th edition of the T20 World Cup was hosted by India in UAE. Teams like England and India were favourites to win the title. As the event proceed, India shows poor performance and got a knockout from the group stage, and England was restricted to the semi-final.
On the other hand, no one was considering Australia as a title winner due to their poor run in T20 internationals. Before entering the tournament, Australia loss 5 bilateral T20 series. But Aussies never giving up attitudes made them this year T20 world cup champion by defeating New Zealand in the final.
Pakistan Win Against India in World cup
In the last 12 meetings at the world cup (ODI and T20) with arch-rival India, Pakistan never defeats India in a world cup match. The equation was 12-0 in the world Cup before entering the tournament. Both teams Collide on 24th Oct, and Pakistan emerges victoriously.
Men in the green led by Baber Azam defeated Men in blue by 10 wickets margin by chasing the odd target of 151. Shaheen Shah Afridi won MOM.
Tyson Furry vs Deontay Wilder |||
Winning the third fight of the trilogy over Wilder, Tyson Fury proved why he’s the best heavyweight in the world. His knockout victory over Deontay Wilder in the 11th round clearly showed why Furry is among the top pound-for-pound fighters. The fight was classic, Both fighters showed determination to win but Furry was in a league of his own.
Conclusion
The year 2021 is almost over now and these are one of the best sports moments that happened during this year.