The sports calendar for India in 2023 is set to be an exhilarating journey, promising a dynamic blend of diverse sporting events that will captivate the nation’s attention. From cricket to athletics, from football to tennis, the calendar is brimming with a spectrum of competitions that will showcase the prowess and determination of Indian athletes on both national and international stages. As the country gears up to host and participate in a multitude of sporting spectacles, 2023 holds the promise of being a memorable year for sports enthusiasts and a testament to India’s growing prominence in the global sports arena.
| Date | Event | Sport | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13-29 | Men’s Hockey World Cup | Hockey | Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India |
| January 16-29 | Australian Open | Tennis | Melbourne, Australia |
| January 31-February 11 | Khelo India Youth Games | Multi-sports | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| March 15-31 | Women’s World Boxing Championships | Boxing | New Delhi, India |
| March 14-19 | All England Badminton Championships | Badminton | Birmingham, UK |
| March 28-April 2 | Asian Wrestling Championships | Wrestling | Delhi, India |
| May 1-14 | Men’s World Boxing Championships | Boxing | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| May 3-13 | Asian Weightlifting Championships | Weightlifting | Jinju, South Korea |
| May 5 | Doha Diamond League | Athletics | Qatar |
| May 22-28 | World Table Tennis Championships | Table Tennis | Durban, South Africa |
| May 28 – June 11 | French Open | Tennis | Paris, France |
| July 3-13 | Wimbledon Championships | Tennis | UK |
| July 20 – August 20 | Women’s FIFA World Cup | Football | Australia/New Zealand |
| July 14-30 | World Aquatics Championships | Swimming | Fukuoka, Japan |
| August 19-27 | World Athletics Championships | Athletics | Budapest, Hungary |
| August 21-27 | World Badminton Championships | Badminton | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| August 28 – September 10 | US Open | Tennis | New York, USA |
| September 2-17 | World Weightlifting Championships | Weightlifting | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| September 3-10 | World Rowing Championships | Rowing | Belgrade, Serbia |
| September 16-24 | World Wrestling Championships | Wrestling | Belgrade, Serbia |
| September 23 – October 8 | Asian Games | Multi-sports | Hangzhou, China |
| December 13-17 | World Tour Finals | Badminton | TBD |
| TBD | AFC Asian Cup | Football | Qatar |
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