Whether it’s the natural landscapes, Carnival, New Year’s Eve or the free megashows on the beach, it’s not new that Rio attracts the world’s attention! However, this year, sports competitions are also booming here! So take a look at the world sporting events taking place in Rio!
World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships take place this week in Barra da Tijuca
This is the first time that the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships have been held in South America. And of all the possible cities, guess where the competition will take place? Yes, in Rio de Janeiro.
The sporting event takes place this week, from August 20 to 24, at the Carioca 2 Arena, in Barra da Tijuca. What’s more, it will be the biggest edition in the history of the sport.
That’s because it will bring together 78 nations, including 18 from the Americas, surpassing the previous record set at the 2023 World Cup in Spain, which was attended by 62 countries.
FIFA Women’s World Cup to be played in Rio
Another sporting competition that is set to rock Rio de Janeiro is the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Brazil was chosen for the first time to host the tournament, which will take place on June 24 and July 25, 2027.
In addition, Rio de Janeiro is hosting two of the main events: the opening match and the grand final, as well as parallel attractions to get the city even more excited and cheering for the team!
Rio de Janeiro to host World Table Tennis Championships in 2029
Anyone who saw Hugo Calderano from Rio shine at the Olympic Games will have the chance to see him up close – and competing – in his hometown.
That’s because, in 2029, Rio de Janeiro will host the World Table Tennis Championships! The sporting event takes place every two years and, for the time being, China is the biggest winner in the history of the competition.
So, which of these sporting events in Rio will you want to attend?