It is set to be an incredible summer for sports fans around the world, with major events taking place in many popular disciplines. Here are the top 5 events to look out for.
2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Olympics is arguably the world’s greatest festival of sport, taking in popular disciplines such as running while also giving a space to more obscure events such as dressage. Get down to Rio in August to see the action firsthand.
U.S. Open Tennis
Tennis fever hits New York in late August as the world’s top players slug it out at the U.S. Open. Watch the drama unfold at Flushing Meadows as Novak Djokovic defends his men’s singles title.
America’s Cup
The world’s most famous sailing event comes to Portsmouth on July 21, offering spectators the chance to see the latest race in the America’s Cup World Series.
Vuelta a Espana
The annual cycling race around Spain begins Aug. 20. Cycling fans can follow the race around the beautiful Spanish countryside or pick and choose the stages they want to watch between visiting some of the country’s numerous tourist attractions.
British Open Golf
The oldest of the four major golf tournaments takes place in mid-July with the biggest names in the sport flying to Scotland to play the challenging Royal Troon course.
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