Each year comes with a its own thrill, excitement and entertainment from the world of sports. It brings with it new delight and electrifying battle on the field.?
2019 has been witness to hair-raising and magnificent cricket World Cup - that was capped off with a crazy super-over and frantic finish - with England emerging champions.?
This year is now done and dusted and 2020 is a year of major events. There is a lot on offer for the sports fan.?
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The sports fan in us simply can't contain the adventure because it promises to be a sizzling expedition to witness the beauty of different sport on the pitch.
Here are five events that justify our youthful exuberance:
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In one of the most awaited quadrennial international men's football championship, UEFA Euro is one of the most watched and decorated tournaments in world football.
The 16th edition of the tournament will be different for many reasons - as it would be for the first time that 12 cities of various European countries will host the event. It also means no team is guaranteed an automatic place as was the case before with host country getting the advantage.?
Portugal, the reigning European champions will be looking to qualify and then defend the title they won in 2016. The top nation across Europe will fight for continental glory from 12 June - 12 July.?
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The crazy and enthralling shortest format of the cricket is all set for fireworks in 2020. The seventh T2O World Cup will have 16 nations fighting it out for the glory.?
The tournament is slated to be played in Australia from 18 October to 15 November, with West Indies defending their title. The game of T20 is never short on excitement and it will be no different down under.?
It promises to be another fun and exhilarating ride.??
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Much like European Championships, Copa America is an illustrious tournament that has South American counties fighting to become champions of their continent. It will be the 47th edition and?will take place in?Colombia?and?Argentina?from 12 June to 12 July.
The tournament took place this year, and will be held again next year to get it in sync with the Euros, so that both events can take place in the same year.?
Brazil won the tournament few months ago, and will be favourites to defend their title.?
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The biggest global extravaganza in the world and a?multi-sport event?of glittering repute, Olympics will be held in Tokyo next year. There is arguably nothing bigger and better than the? global event and athletes from around the world will go for the ultimate glory .?
Next year's Olympics is scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August. It is the stage where legends are born and careers made.
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The first big international event of 2020 will see young and upcoming cricketers showcasing their true potential and fighting for the U-19 World Cup glory.?It will be the thirteenth edition of the?Under-19 Cricket World Cup, and the second to be held in South Africa.
2020 is going to be lit. Bring it on already!?