Complete List of Major Sports Events in India for 2024
The year 2024 is set to be an exhilarating time for sports enthusiasts in India, with a packed calendar showcasing a variety of sporting events. From cricket matches to international badminton tournaments, and hockey qualifiers to chess championships, the sports scene in India promises to be vibrant and engaging. With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, athletes will be competing fiercely to secure their spots on the global stage. This article provides a detailed schedule of major sports events taking place across the country throughout the year, highlighting the significance of each event and its contribution to India’s growing sporting culture.
In 2024, India host a diverse lineup of major sports events across various disciplines, including cricket, hockey, badminton, and athletics. Highlights include the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, the Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, and international cricket tours featuring teams from Afghanistan, England, and New Zealand. With events scheduled from January to December, sports enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed year of competition and celebration of athletic excellence.
| Event | Sport | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan tour of India | Cricket | Various | January 11-17 |
| FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers | Hockey | Ranchi | January 13-19 |
| India Open | Badminton | New Delhi | January 16–21 |
| Khelo India Youth Games | Multisport | Chennai | January 19–31 |
| WTT Star Contender | Table Tennis | Goa | January 23–28 |
| England tour of India | Cricket | Various | January 25-March 11 |
| FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League matches | Hockey | Bhubaneswar | February 3–9 |
| FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League matches | Hockey | Bhubaneswar | February 10–16 |
| FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League matches | Hockey | Rourkela | February 12–18 |
| FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League matches | Hockey | Rourkela | February 19–25 |
| SAFF Junior Athletics Championships | Athletics | Chennai | April 12-14 |
| World Junior U20 Championships | Chess | New Delhi | June 1–14 |
| Indian Grand Prix | MotoGP | Greater Noida | September 20–22 |
| Bangladesh tour of India | Cricket | Various | September 19-October 12 |
| SAFF Senior Athletics Championships | Athletics | Ranchi | October 4-6 |
| New Zealand tour of India | Cricket | Various | October 16-November 5 |
| Syed Modi India International | Badminton | Lucknow | November 26–December 1 |
| India Super 100 I | Badminton | TBD | December 3–8 |
| India Super 100 II | Badminton | TBD | December 10–15 |
| West Indies women’s tour of India | Cricket | TBD | December TBD |
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