World 2022 Timeline

Jun

05

Sports

2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Wales at the FIFA World Cup In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final

2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Wales at the FIFA World Cup In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the first time that Wales has qualified for a FIFA World Cup since 1958. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2022

Jun

05

Sports

2022 French Open – Men's singles Rafael Nadal defeats Casper Ruud to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 French Open, extending his all-time record f

2022 French Open – Men's singles Rafael Nadal defeats Casper Ruud to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 French Open, extending his all-time record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles to 22. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2022

Jun

05

Sports

In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qata

In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the first time that Wales has qualified for a FIFA World Cup since 1958. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2022

Jun

05

Sports

Rafael Nadal defeats Casper Ruud to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 French Open, extending his all-time record for the most Grand Slam men's sing

Rafael Nadal defeats Casper Ruud to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 French Open, extending his all-time record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles to 22. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2022

Jun

05

Sports

Wales at the FIFA World Cup In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the

Wales at the FIFA World Cup In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the first time that Wales has qualified for a FIFA World Cup since 1958. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2022

Jun

10

Sports

2022 FIFA World Cup qualification FIFA dismisses a petition by the Football Federation of Chile against the Ecuadorian Football Federation to disqualify the Ecu

2022 FIFA World Cup qualification FIFA dismisses a petition by the Football Federation of Chile against the Ecuadorian Football Federation to disqualify the Ecuador national football team from participating in the 2022 World Cup, claiming that one of its players, Byron Castillo, is ineligible on the grounds of his nationality. (Japan Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2022

Jun

10

Sports

FIFA dismisses a petition by the Football Federation of Chile against the Ecuadorian Football Federation to disqualify the Ecuador national football team from p

FIFA dismisses a petition by the Football Federation of Chile against the Ecuadorian Football Federation to disqualify the Ecuador national football team from participating in the 2022 World Cup, claiming that one of its players, Byron Castillo, is ineligible on the grounds of his nationality. (Japan Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2022

Jun

15

Sports

2026 FIFA World Cup FIFA announces the names of the cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

2026 FIFA World Cup FIFA announces the names of the cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2022

Jun

15

Sports

FIFA announces the names of the cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

FIFA announces the names of the cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2022

Jun

19

Sports

2022 Wimbledon Championships Russian tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes her nationality to Georgian and will participate in the upcoming Wimbledon tourname

2022 Wimbledon Championships Russian tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes her nationality to Georgian and will participate in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from participating in the tournament. (Eurosport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2022

Jun

19

Sports

Russian tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes her nationality to Georgian and will participate in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament after Wimbledon banned Rus

Russian tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes her nationality to Georgian and will participate in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players from participating in the tournament. (Eurosport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2022

Jun

24

Sports

Canada at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships

Canada at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, due to COVID-19 cases within the team. (CBC Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2022

Jun

24

Sports

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Canada at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Canada at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, due to COVID-19 cases within the team. (CBC Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2022

Jun

24

Sports

The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, due to COVID-19 cases with

The Canada men's national water polo team withdraws from the remainder of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, due to COVID-19 cases within the team. (CBC Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 24, 2022

Jun

27

Sports

2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying World Rugby rejects the Spanish Rugby Federation's appeal against their national team's disqualification in the 2023 Rugby World

2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying World Rugby rejects the Spanish Rugby Federation's appeal against their national team's disqualification in the 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding an ineligible player during the qualifying tournament, thus confirming Romania's qualification to the World Cup by taking Spain's berth as Europe 2. (RTL)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2022

Jun

27

Sports

World Rugby rejects the Spanish Rugby Federation's appeal against their national team's disqualification in the 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding an ineligible

World Rugby rejects the Spanish Rugby Federation's appeal against their national team's disqualification in the 2023 Rugby World Cup for fielding an ineligible player during the qualifying tournament, thus confirming Romania's qualification to the World Cup by taking Spain's berth as Europe 2. (RTL)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2022

Jul

03

Sports

2022 Formula One World Championship 2022 British Grand Prix Spanish racing driver Carlos Sainz Jr.

2022 Formula One World Championship 2022 British Grand Prix Spanish racing driver Carlos Sainz Jr. of Scuderia Ferrari wins the first Formula One race of his career. (Miami Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2022

Jul

03

Sports

Candidates Tournament 2022 Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the tournament with only one round remaining and qualifies for the World Chess Championship 2023 against curr

Candidates Tournament 2022 Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the tournament with only one round remaining and qualifies for the World Chess Championship 2023 against current World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. (chess.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2022

Jul

03

Sports

Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the tournament with only one round remaining and qualifies for the World Chess Championship 2023 against current World Chess Champion Ma

Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the tournament with only one round remaining and qualifies for the World Chess Championship 2023 against current World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. (chess.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2022

Jul

07

Sports

2022 Wimbledon Championships Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur becomes both the first African and first Arab player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournamen

2022 Wimbledon Championships Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur becomes both the first African and first Arab player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament after defeating Tatjana Maria in the semifinals of the 2022 Wimbledon women's singles. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2022

Jul

07

Sports

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur becomes both the first African and first Arab player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament after defeating Tatjana Mar

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur becomes both the first African and first Arab player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament after defeating Tatjana Maria in the semifinals of the 2022 Wimbledon women's singles. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2022

Jul

10

Sports

2022 Wimbledon Championships Novak Djokovic of Serbia wins his seventh Wimbledon and overall 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in

2022 Wimbledon Championships Novak Djokovic of Serbia wins his seventh Wimbledon and overall 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the men's singles final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6 (7–3). (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2022

Jul

31

Sports

England defeats Germany 2–1 in the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 to give the England women's team its first major football championship.

England defeats Germany 2–1 in the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 to give the England women's team its first major football championship. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

Jul

31

Sports

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final England defeats Germany 2–1 in the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 to give the England women's team its first major football ch

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final England defeats Germany 2–1 in the final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 to give the England women's team its first major football championship. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2022

Aug

15

Sports

FIFA suspends the All India Football Federation for violating its statutes on third-party interference.

FIFA suspends the All India Football Federation for violating its statutes on third-party interference. India is stripped of its hosting rights for international football tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup scheduled for October 2022. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2022

Aug

17

Sports

Police in Tokyo, Japan, arrest a former member of the 2020 Summer Olympics organising committee after prosecutors accused him of graft and bribery.

Police in Tokyo, Japan, arrest a former member of the 2020 Summer Olympics organising committee after prosecutors accused him of graft and bribery. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2022

Aug

21

Sports

2022 Western & Southern Open In tennis, world number 156 Borna Ćorić of Croatia becomes the lowest-ranked champion in the ATP Tour Masters 1000 after defeating

2022 Western & Southern Open In tennis, world number 156 Borna Ćorić of Croatia becomes the lowest-ranked champion in the ATP Tour Masters 1000 after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men's singles final of the 2022 Cincinnati Masters. (Philippine Daily Inquirer) World number 17 Caroline Garcia of France becomes the first qualifier to win a WTA 1000 tournament after defeating Petra Kvitová of the Czech Republic in the women's singles final of the 2022 Cincinnati Masters. (Sportstar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2022

Aug

21

Sports

In tennis, world number 156 Borna Ćorić of Croatia becomes the lowest-ranked champion in the ATP Tour Masters 1000 after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece

In tennis, world number 156 Borna Ćorić of Croatia becomes the lowest-ranked champion in the ATP Tour Masters 1000 after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men's singles final of the 2022 Cincinnati Masters. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2022

Aug

27

Sports

2022–23 Premier League English football club Liverpool defeats Bournemouth 9–0 at Anfield, Liverpool, to equal the joint-largest winning margin in Premier Leagu

2022–23 Premier League English football club Liverpool defeats Bournemouth 9–0 at Anfield, Liverpool, to equal the joint-largest winning margin in Premier League history. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2022

Aug

27

Sports

English football club Liverpool defeats Bournemouth 9–0 at Anfield, Liverpool, to equal the joint-largest winning margin in Premier League history.

English football club Liverpool defeats Bournemouth 9–0 at Anfield, Liverpool, to equal the joint-largest winning margin in Premier League history. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 27, 2022

Sep

01

Sports

Four people are killed and several others are injured after a mass shooting at a soccer field in Yecapixtla, Morelos, Mexico.

Four people are killed and several others are injured after a mass shooting at a soccer field in Yecapixtla, Morelos, Mexico. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2022

Sep

02

Sports

FINA permits the use of special swim caps specifically designed for dreadlocks, hair weaves or extensions, and voluminous hair, branded as the Soul Cap, in all

FINA permits the use of special swim caps specifically designed for dreadlocks, hair weaves or extensions, and voluminous hair, branded as the Soul Cap, in all water sports competitions. It had been banned at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 2, 2022

Sep

18

Sports

2022 WNBA Finals The Las Vegas Aces win their first WNBA Championship in a series against the Connecticut Sun.

2022 WNBA Finals The Las Vegas Aces win their first WNBA Championship in a series against the Connecticut Sun. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2022

Sep

18

Sports

The Las Vegas Aces win their first WNBA Championship in a series against the Connecticut Sun.

The Las Vegas Aces win their first WNBA Championship in a series against the Connecticut Sun. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 18, 2022

Sep

21

Sports

World Taekwondo denies giving bribes in order to become an Olympic sport after allegations emerge from a former employee turned whistleblower.

World Taekwondo denies giving bribes in order to become an Olympic sport after allegations emerge from a former employee turned whistleblower. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 21, 2022

Sep

24

Sports

2022 AFL Grand Final In Australian rules football, the AFL season concludes with Geelong defeating the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final by 81 points.

2022 AFL Grand Final In Australian rules football, the AFL season concludes with Geelong defeating the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final by 81 points. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2022

Sep

24

Sports

In Australian rules football, the AFL season concludes with Geelong defeating the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final by 81 points.

In Australian rules football, the AFL season concludes with Geelong defeating the Sydney Swans in the Grand Final by 81 points. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2022