World 2024 Timeline

Aug

09

Sports

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever breakdancing event at the Olympics, Ami Yuasa of Japan wins the B-Girls gold medal, with Dominika "Nicka"

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever breakdancing event at the Olympics, Ami Yuasa of Japan wins the B-Girls gold medal, with Dominika "Nicka" Banevič of Lithuania winning the silver and Liu "671" Qingyi of China winning the bronze. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2024

Aug

09

Sports

Concerns and controversies at the 2024 Summer Olympics French police arrest Egyptian wrestler Mohamed Ibrahim El-Sayed for allegedly groping a woman at a café.

Concerns and controversies at the 2024 Summer Olympics French police arrest Egyptian wrestler Mohamed Ibrahim El-Sayed for allegedly groping a woman at a café. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2024

Aug

09

Sports

In the first-ever breakdancing event at the Olympics, Ami Yuasa of Japan wins the B-Girls gold medal, with Dominika "Nicka" Banevič of Lithuania winning the sil

In the first-ever breakdancing event at the Olympics, Ami Yuasa of Japan wins the B-Girls gold medal, with Dominika "Nicka" Banevič of Lithuania winning the silver and Liu "671" Qingyi of China winning the bronze. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2024

Aug

09

Sports

Imane Khelif wins the gold medal in the Women's 66 kg boxing event, after facing controversy and harassment related to a 2023 gender evaluation by the Internati

Imane Khelif wins the gold medal in the Women's 66 kg boxing event, after facing controversy and harassment related to a 2023 gender evaluation by the International Boxing Association, which is no longer recognized by the IOC. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Albania at the 2024 Summer Olympics Chermen Valiev wins a bronze medal in Men's freestyle 74 kg wrestling, earning Albania its first ever Olympic medal.

Albania at the 2024 Summer Olympics Chermen Valiev wins a bronze medal in Men's freestyle 74 kg wrestling, earning Albania its first ever Olympic medal. (KOHA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal,

Breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal, with Danis "Dany Dann" Civil of France winning the silver and Victor Montalvo of the United States winning the bronze. (CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

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Chermen Valiev wins a bronze medal in Men's freestyle 74 kg wrestling, earning Albania its first ever Olympic medal.

Chermen Valiev wins a bronze medal in Men's freestyle 74 kg wrestling, earning Albania its first ever Olympic medal. (KOHA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

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Concerns and controversies at the 2024 Summer Olympics Three swimmers for Germany fall ill with vomiting and diarrhea and require outpatient treatment after swi

Concerns and controversies at the 2024 Summer Olympics Three swimmers for Germany fall ill with vomiting and diarrhea and require outpatient treatment after swimming in the Seine as part of Olympic competitions. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal, with Danis "Dany Dann" Civil of Franc

In the first-ever men's breakdancing event at the Olympics, Philip "Phil Wizard" Kim of Canada wins the B-Boys gold medal, with Danis "Dany Dann" Civil of France winning the silver and Victor Montalvo of the United States winning the bronze. (CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics Rikuto Tamai of Japan wins a silver medal in Men's 10 metre platform diving, earning the country its first ever Olympic medal

Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics Rikuto Tamai of Japan wins a silver medal in Men's 10 metre platform diving, earning the country its first ever Olympic medal in the sport. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Rikuto Tamai of Japan wins a silver medal in Men's 10 metre platform diving, earning the country its first ever Olympic medal in the sport.

Rikuto Tamai of Japan wins a silver medal in Men's 10 metre platform diving, earning the country its first ever Olympic medal in the sport. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Svetlana Osipova of Uzbekistan wins a silver medal in taekwondo the first ever Olympic medal obtained by a Uzbek female athlete in the sport.

Svetlana Osipova of Uzbekistan wins a silver medal in taekwondo the first ever Olympic medal obtained by a Uzbek female athlete in the sport. (Kun.uz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Three swimmers for Germany fall ill with vomiting and diarrhea and require outpatient treatment after swimming in the Seine as part of Olympic competitions.

Three swimmers for Germany fall ill with vomiting and diarrhea and require outpatient treatment after swimming in the Seine as part of Olympic competitions. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

10

Sports

Uzbekistan at the 2024 Summer Olympics Svetlana Osipova of Uzbekistan wins a silver medal in taekwondo the first ever Olympic medal obtained by a Uzbek female a

Uzbekistan at the 2024 Summer Olympics Svetlana Osipova of Uzbekistan wins a silver medal in taekwondo the first ever Olympic medal obtained by a Uzbek female athlete in the sport. (Kun.uz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 10, 2024

Aug

11

Sports

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (BBC News) The United States finish atop the medal table with 40 gold medals and 126 total medals, ahead of China who finished with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals, with silver medals being the tiebreaker. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2024

Aug

11

Sports

The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

The 2024 Summer Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2024

Sep

05

Sports

2024–25 UEFA Nations League San Marino, the lowest-ranked FIFA-affiliated national team, defeats Liechtenstein 1–0 in Serravalle, San Marino, to win the team's

2024–25 UEFA Nations League San Marino, the lowest-ranked FIFA-affiliated national team, defeats Liechtenstein 1–0 in Serravalle, San Marino, to win the team's first competitive victory in their 36-year history. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2024

Sep

05

Sports

San Marino, the lowest-ranked FIFA-affiliated national team, defeats Liechtenstein 1–0 in Serravalle, San Marino, to win the team's first competitive victory in

San Marino, the lowest-ranked FIFA-affiliated national team, defeats Liechtenstein 1–0 in Serravalle, San Marino, to win the team's first competitive victory in their 36-year history. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2024

Sep

08

Sports

2024 Summer Paralympics Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the f

2024 Summer Paralympics Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the first female wheelchair fencer, and the second overall, to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines, épée, foil, and sabre. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2024

Sep

08

Sports

Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the first female wheelchair fencer, and the second overall, to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines, ép

Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the first female wheelchair fencer, and the second overall, to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines, épée, foil, and sabre. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2024

Sep

08

Sports

Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the first female wheelchair f

Thailand at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Wheelchair fencing at the Summer Paralympics Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana becomes the first female wheelchair fencer, and the second overall, to win gold medals in all three fencing disciplines, épée, foil, and sabre. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2024

Sep

11

Sports

A new wave of shootouts erupts in Haiti over a football match leaving at least one gang leader dead.

A new wave of shootouts erupts in Haiti over a football match leaving at least one gang leader dead. Reports admit being unable to determine the total death toll. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2024

Sep

11

Sports

Haitian crisis (2018–present) A new wave of shootouts erupts in Haiti over a football match leaving at least one gang leader dead.

Haitian crisis (2018–present) A new wave of shootouts erupts in Haiti over a football match leaving at least one gang leader dead. Reports admit being unable to determine the total death toll. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2024

Sep

15

Sports

2024 IndyCar Series In open-wheel car racing, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou wins the IndyCar Series championship, his third series championship in the l

2024 IndyCar Series In open-wheel car racing, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou wins the IndyCar Series championship, his third series championship in the last four seasons. (NBC Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2024

Sep

15

Sports

In open-wheel car racing, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou wins the IndyCar Series championship, his third series championship in the last four seasons.

In open-wheel car racing, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou wins the IndyCar Series championship, his third series championship in the last four seasons. (NBC Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 15, 2024

Sep

25

Sports

A blimp promoting Brazil soccer team São Paulo FC crashes into houses in the Brazilian municipality of Osasco, injuring the pilot.

A blimp promoting Brazil soccer team São Paulo FC crashes into houses in the Brazilian municipality of Osasco, injuring the pilot. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 25, 2024

Sep

26

Sports

A Mallorcan football fan is sentenced to one year in prison for yelling racist insults at football players Vinícius Júnior and Samuel Chukwueze.

A Mallorcan football fan is sentenced to one year in prison for yelling racist insults at football players Vinícius Júnior and Samuel Chukwueze. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2024

Sep

28

Sports

2024 AFL premiership season The Brisbane Lions defeat the Sydney Swans 120–60 in the Australian Football League Grand Final to win their fourth AFL premiership

2024 AFL premiership season The Brisbane Lions defeat the Sydney Swans 120–60 in the Australian Football League Grand Final to win their fourth AFL premiership title. (The Guardian Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2024

Sep

28

Sports

The Brisbane Lions defeat the Sydney Swans 120–60 in the Australian Football League Grand Final to win their fourth AFL premiership title.

The Brisbane Lions defeat the Sydney Swans 120–60 in the Australian Football League Grand Final to win their fourth AFL premiership title. (The Guardian Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2024

Oct

05

Sports

2024 Alabama vs.

2024 Alabama vs. Vanderbilt football game The unranked Vanderbilt Commodores upset the undefeated, AP No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 40–35, marking the first time Vanderbilt won against a top-five ranked team in its program's history. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2024

Oct

05

Sports

2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season 2024 Alabama vs.

2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season 2024 Alabama vs. Vanderbilt football game The unranked Vanderbilt Commodores upset the undefeated, AP No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 40–35, marking the first time Vanderbilt won against a top-five ranked team in its program's history. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 5, 2024

Oct

09

Sports

In tennis, the Wimbledon Championships announces it will replace line judges with an electronic line judge system starting in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships,

In tennis, the Wimbledon Championships announces it will replace line judges with an electronic line judge system starting in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, ending the tradition after 147 years. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

10

Sports

Erling Haaland becomes the all-time top goalscorer of the Norway national football team with 34 goals in the last 36 matches, beating Jørgen Juve's 1934 record

Erling Haaland becomes the all-time top goalscorer of the Norway national football team with 34 goals in the last 36 matches, beating Jørgen Juve's 1934 record of 33 goals. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2024

Oct

28

Sports

2024 Ballon d'Or In association football, Spanish players Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the Ballon d'Or and the Ballon d'Or Féminin, respectively.

2024 Ballon d'Or In association football, Spanish players Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the Ballon d'Or and the Ballon d'Or Féminin, respectively. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 28, 2024

Oct

28

Sports

In association football, Spanish players Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the Ballon d'Or and the Ballon d'Or Féminin, respectively.

In association football, Spanish players Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the Ballon d'Or and the Ballon d'Or Féminin, respectively. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 28, 2024

Nov

10

Sports

2024 NASCAR Cup Series In auto racing, Joey Logano of Team Penske wins his third NASCAR Cup Series championship.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series In auto racing, Joey Logano of Team Penske wins his third NASCAR Cup Series championship. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 10, 2024

Nov

10

Sports

In auto racing, Joey Logano of Team Penske wins his third NASCAR Cup Series championship.

In auto racing, Joey Logano of Team Penske wins his third NASCAR Cup Series championship. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 10, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

111th Grey Cup In Canadian football, the Toronto Argonauts defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 to claim their 19th Canadian Football League title.

111th Grey Cup In Canadian football, the Toronto Argonauts defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 to claim their 19th Canadian Football League title. (TSN) Toronto Argonauts quarterback Nick Arbuckle is named the most valuable player and wide receiver Dejon Brissett is named the most valuable Canadian. (TSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

2024 ATP Finals In tennis, Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz, 6–4, 6–4 to win his first ATP Finals singles title.

2024 ATP Finals In tennis, Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz, 6–4, 6–4 to win his first ATP Finals singles title. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

2024 MotoGP World Championship In motorcycle racing, Prima Pramac Racing driver Jorge Martín wins the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, becoming the first indepen

2024 MotoGP World Championship In motorcycle racing, Prima Pramac Racing driver Jorge Martín wins the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, becoming the first independent driver to win the title in the MotoGP era. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

In Canadian football, the Toronto Argonauts defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 to claim their 19th Canadian Football League title.

In Canadian football, the Toronto Argonauts defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 to claim their 19th Canadian Football League title. (TSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

In motorcycle racing, Prima Pramac Racing driver Jorge Martín wins the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, becoming the first independent driver to win the title in

In motorcycle racing, Prima Pramac Racing driver Jorge Martín wins the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, becoming the first independent driver to win the title in the MotoGP era. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

17

Sports

In tennis, Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz, 6–4, 6–4 to win his first ATP Finals singles title.

In tennis, Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz, 6–4, 6–4 to win his first ATP Finals singles title. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

23

Sports

2024 Formula One World Championship In auto racing, Max Verstappen of Red Bull wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Pr

2024 Formula One World Championship In auto racing, Max Verstappen of Red Bull wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. (GMA News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 23, 2024

Nov

23

Sports

2024 U Sports football season 59th Vanier Cup In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup,

2024 U Sports football season 59th Vanier Cup In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports football title. (TSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 23, 2024

Nov

23

Sports

59th Vanier Cup In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports

59th Vanier Cup In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports football title. (TSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 23, 2024

Nov

23

Sports

In auto racing, Max Verstappen of Red Bull wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

In auto racing, Max Verstappen of Red Bull wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. (GMA News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 23, 2024

Nov

23

Sports

In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports football title.

In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports football title. (TSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 23, 2024

Nov

24

Sports

2024 ATP Tour 2024 Davis Cup In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tall

2024 ATP Tour 2024 Davis Cup In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the final. (The Athletic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 2024

Nov

24

Sports

2024 Davis Cup In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor

2024 Davis Cup In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the final. (The Athletic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 2024

Nov

24

Sports

2024 World Rally Championship In rally motorsport, Thierry Neuville of Hyundai wins the World Rally Drivers' Championship at Rally Japan, his first world title

2024 World Rally Championship In rally motorsport, Thierry Neuville of Hyundai wins the World Rally Drivers' Championship at Rally Japan, his first world title in the sport. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 2024

Nov

24

Sports

In rally motorsport, Thierry Neuville of Hyundai wins the World Rally Drivers' Championship at Rally Japan, his first world title in the sport.

In rally motorsport, Thierry Neuville of Hyundai wins the World Rally Drivers' Championship at Rally Japan, his first world title in the sport. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 2024

Nov

24

Sports

In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherla

In tennis, Italy wins their third Davis Cup title after Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the final. (The Athletic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 24, 2024

Nov

25

Sports

The World Chess Championship 2024 starts in Singapore, with Ding Liren winning with black against Gukesh Dommaraju.

The World Chess Championship 2024 starts in Singapore, with Ding Liren winning with black against Gukesh Dommaraju. (FIDE)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 25, 2024

Nov

30

Sports

2024 Copa Libertadores In association football, Botafogo win their first Copa Libertadores title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3–1 in an all-Brazilian final

2024 Copa Libertadores In association football, Botafogo win their first Copa Libertadores title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3–1 in an all-Brazilian final at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 30, 2024

Nov

30

Sports

In association football, Botafogo win their first Copa Libertadores title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3–1 in an all-Brazilian final at the Estadio Monument

In association football, Botafogo win their first Copa Libertadores title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3–1 in an all-Brazilian final at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 30, 2024

Dec

01

Sports

Seventy-nine people are injured in football hooliganism clashes between fans of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig following a match in Jena, Thuringia,

Seventy-nine people are injured in football hooliganism clashes between fans of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig following a match in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 1, 2024

Dec

08

Sports

2024 Formula One World Championship In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first title since 1998.

2024 Formula One World Championship In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first title since 1998. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 8, 2024

Dec

08

Sports

In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first title since 1998.

In auto racing, McLaren wins the World Constructors' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, its first title since 1998. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 8, 2024

Dec

11

Sports

2034 FIFA World Cup FIFA announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

2034 FIFA World Cup FIFA announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. (Khaleej Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2024

Dec

11

Sports

FIFA announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. (Khaleej Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2024

Dec

12

Sports

Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 7½-6½, becoming the youngest ever chess champion at the age of 18 years.

Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 7½-6½, becoming the youngest ever chess champion at the age of 18 years. (Sportstar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024

Dec

12

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World Chess Championship 2024 Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 7½-6½, becoming the youngest ever chess champion at the ag

World Chess Championship 2024 Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 7½-6½, becoming the youngest ever chess champion at the age of 18 years. (Sportstar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024

Dec

13

Sports

Former Chinese footballer and coach Li Tie is sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and match-fixing.

Former Chinese footballer and coach Li Tie is sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and match-fixing. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024