The year 2024 is set to be a significant year for women’s sports, with multiple major events and competitions planned to take place. In fact, Deloitte, a business consulting firm, predicts that major women’s sports will likely cross the $1 billion mark in 2024. This will be a three-fold increase from the 2021 revenues! So, what major women’s sports competitions should sports fans expect? Keep reading to discover more.
2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature various women’s events across various sports. The event will occur in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. It will offer sports betting fans on Betway numerous events to wager on. Spectators will be treated to various sports and disciplines for both men and women, showcasing the talent and athleticism of athletes from all over the world.
Some major women’s events at the tournament include:
- Athletics: Women’s athletics will feature 48 medal events across three distinct sets, including racewalking, road running, and track and field. Some of the events include a 20km race walk, marathon, and 4×400 meters relay.
- Football: Twelve teams from around the world will feature in the Women’s Football Tournament. France have already qualified by being hosts, while 11 other teams will qualify from six different continental confederations.
- Other sports: Other women’s sports that will feature in the tournament include volleyball, rowing, and cycling.
Tour de France Femmes
The 2024 Tour de France Femmes will be the race’s third edition. It is scheduled to take place from August 12 to 18, 2024. The race features eight stages spread across seven days, covering a total distance of 946.3 kilometers.
The event will kick off in the Netherlands and then travel south into France, with the final stage finishing above the legendary Alpe d’Huez. Additionally, the race features a blend of flat, hilly, and mountain stages and individual time trials. This will be a significant event in the women’s cycling calendar, showcasing the rising fame and competitiveness of the sport.
World Rowing Championships
The 2024 World Rowing Under 19, Under 23, and Senior Championships will be a combined event taking place from August 18 to 25, 2024, in St. Catharines, Canada. Top rowing talent from around the world will showcase their rowing talent at the event. Furthermore, the 2024 World Rowing Indoor Championships will be a joint event with the 2024 European Rowing Indoor Championships held in Prague from February 24 to 24, 2024.
2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-20 de la FIFA Colombia 2024 will be the event’s 11th edition. Colombia will hold the event from August 31 to September 22, 2024. This will be Colombia’s third time hosting the FIFA women’s event. The competition will feature 24 teams from six confederations after FIFA increased the number of teams participating in the tournament. Fans, including betting fans on Betway, will have to wait until summer 2024 for the event’s official draw.
FIFA has allocated four slots to Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), and CONCACAF (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean). South America and Europe have five slots, while Oceania has two slots.