2024 sporting calendar: Every major event taking place this year
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2024 sporting calendar: Every major event taking place this year
Sports Mole takes a look at the major sporting events coming up throughout 2024.
Jan 1, 06:00
Gold Coast withdraws bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Gold Coast announces that it has withdrawn its bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games amid fears that the event may have to be cancelled.
Dec 4, 12:59
Russian Olympic Committee suspended by IOC with immediate effect
The International Olympic Committee suspends the Russian Olympic Committee with immediate effect after the ROC recognised four Ukrainian sporting bodies as their own.
Oct 12, 15:28
GB women end nine-year wait for team pursuit gold at World Championships
Great Britain's women's team pursuit quartet end their nine-year wait for a gold medal at the World Championships with victory in Glasgow on Saturday night.
Aug 6, 10:39
Jonas Vingegaard confirms successful defence of Tour de France crown
Jonas Vingegaard is confirmed as Tour de France champion for the second year in succession after completing Sunday's final stage.
Jul 23, 20:21
Jonas Vingegaard destroys Tour de France field in classic time-trial display
Yellow jersey holder Jonas Vingegaard produces an epic time-trial performance to take total control of the 2023 Tour de France.
Jul 18, 16:46
Adam Yates edges out twin brother Simon to win stage one of Tour de France
Great Britain's Adam Yates wins stage one of the 2023 Tour de France after edging out twin brother Simon Yates on a route which started and ended in Bilbao.
Jul 1, 16:54
Chris Froome left out of Israel–Premier Tech Tour de France squad
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome will miss the 2023 edition of the Grand Tour race after being left out of Israel-Premier Tech's eight-man squad.
Jun 23, 11:49
Swiss cyclist Gino Mader dies after Tour de Suisse crash
Swiss cyclist Gino Mader dies at the age of 26 following a high-speed crash at the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious announce.
Jun 16, 13:42
Mark Cavendish to retire from professional cycling at end of season
Mark Cavendish, one of Great Britain's most successful cyclists of all time, announces that he will retire from the sport at the end of the 2023 season.
May 22, 15:36
Remco Evenepoel storms to victory in opening Giro d'Italia time trial
Early Giro d'Italia favourite Remco Evenepoel begins his bid for glory in perfect fashion with a convincing victory in Saturday's time trial.
May 6, 17:39
Stylish Tadej Pogacar wins first Paris-Nice crown
Tadej Pogacar launches a late charge to seal the Paris-Nice title in style with a third stage win on Sunday.
Mar 12, 16:15
Great Britain crowned European champions in women's team pursuit
Great Britain are crowned European champions in the women's team pursuit in Grenchen, while the men's team take the silver medal.
Feb 9, 20:24
Great Britain win team sprint silvers at European Track Championships
Great Britain win team sprint silver in the men's and women's events at the 2023 UEC European Track Championships in Grenchen.
Feb 8, 19:34
Two men jailed for knifepoint robbery at home of Mark Cavendish
Two men are jailed for a combined total of 27 years for robbing Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish at knifepoint in his home in November 2021.
Feb 7, 17:50
Great Britain win team relay silver at Cyclo-cross World Championships
Great Britain clinch the silver medal in the team relay competition at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Hoogerheide.
Feb 3, 15:17
Exclusive: Laura Kenny on retirement and why she could "never be a coach"
Five-time Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny reveals to Sports Mole why she could "never be a coach" when she retires from competitive cycling.
Jan 19, 16:00
Exclusive: Laura Kenny opens up on miscarriage trauma and mental health issues
Dame Laura Kenny opens up to Sports Mole about her miscarriage trauma, mental health issues and her friendship with Tokyo 2020 partner Katie Archibald.
Jan 18, 15:00
Exclusive: Laura Kenny on Paris 2024 Olympics and "sacrifices" for success
Dame Laura Kenny, Great Britain's most successful female Olympian, tells Sports Mole about her plans for Paris 2024 and "sacrifices" for success.
Jan 17, 16:00
Exclusive: Laura Kenny on Commonwealth gold after 'just wanting to go home'
Dame Laura Kenny admits that she 'just wanted to go home' before winning gold in the women's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Jan 16, 16:00
