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Horse racing: 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival

From 13 January to 26 March 2022 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, UAE.  There are nine race meetings for the Dubai World Cup Carnival in 2022 - the first seven on Thursdays followed by Super Saturday on 5 March and then Dubai World Cup night on 26 March.  Dubai World Cup carnival dates - Thursday 13 January 2022 - Thursday 20 January 2022 - Thursday 27 January 2022 - Thursday 3 February 2022 - Thursday 10 February 2022 - Thursday 17 February 2022 - Thursday 24 February 2022 - Saturday 5 March: Super Saturday - Saturday 26 March: Dubai World Cup night
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Horse racing: 2022 Royal Ascot

From Tuesday 14 June to Saturday 18 June 2022 at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England.  Feature races (flat) include the Gold Cup, St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Coronation Stakes, and Golden Jubilee Stakes.  Website: ascot.co.uk
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Horse racing: 2022 QIPCO Guineas Festival

Taking place from 30 April to 1 May 2022 at Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, Suffolk, England.  The Guineas Festival features the first two Classics of the season: 2000 Guineas (Saturday) and 1000 Guineas (Sunday). Tickets (from £16) and hospitality (from £444): thejockeyclub.co.uk   
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Horse racing: 2022 Cheltenham Festival

From 15-18 March 2022 at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, England.  The Festival features 28 jump races, including 14 Grade One races. Feature races include the Unibet Champion Hurdle, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Tickets (from £40) and hospitality (from £295): thejockeyclub.co.uk  
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Horse racing: 2025 Grand National Festival at Aintree

The 2025 Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse on Merseyside near Liverpool is scheduled for 3-5 April 2025. With a total of 21 races, the prestigious three-day event is a highlight of the National Hunt racing calendar, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. Not only about racing, the festival also features live entertainment, fashion competitions, and various attractions that contribute to its festive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or a first-time visitor, the event offers a memorable experience. Event schedule: Thursday 3 April 2025 – Opening Day: The festival commences with a day featuring competitive races, setting the stage for the excitement to follow. Friday 4 April 2025 – Ladies Day: This day combines top-tier racing with fashion and s...
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Horse racing: 2021 Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

From 26-27 December 2021 at Kempton Park Racecourse in Surrey, England. Featured jump races include the King George VI Steeple Chase, Mare’s Handicap Hurdle Race, Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase, and The Desert Orchid Chase. Tickets (from £15) and hospitality (from £339): thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Horse racing: The November Meeting at Cheltenham 2021 

An unmissable three-day meeting from 12-14 November 2021 at Cheltenham Racecourse - the Home of Jump Racing. Featured races include the Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Handicap Chase, Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase, and the Unibet Greatwood Hurdle. Tickets (from £9-£35) and hospitality (from £185-£335): thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Navarino Challenge 2021 

The Navarino Challenge, one of the main events on Greece’s sports tourism calendar, returns to Messinia for its ninth edition. From 15-17 October 2021 visitors from all over the world will experience a series of activities that will promote the Olympic spirit and bring life to one of the most beautiful regions of Greece. More than 30 sports activities will feature as will a number of Olympic athletes alongside amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. See more at navarinochallenge.com  
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Rugby League World Cup: men’s, women’s and wheelchair

Postponed from 2021, the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby League World Cups will be held from 15 October to 19 November 2022 in England. There will be a total 61 matches across the three tournaments. RLWC will kick-off on Saturday 15 October at St James' Park in Newcastle with England vs. Samoa in the men's tournament. The first women's fixture is between England and Brazil on Tuesday 1 November at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. And the opening fixture of the wheelchair tournament is Spain vs. Ireland on Thursday 3 November at the Copper Box Arena in London. Manchester will host all three finals, starting with the wheelchair final at Manchester Central on Friday 18 November. Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium will then host a women's and men's double-header final on Saturday 1...
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Women’s Rugby World Cup New Zealand

Postponed from 2021, the women’s rugby union World Cup will be held in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November 2022. The host venues are Eden Park in Auckland; Northland Events Centre in Whangarei; and Waitakere Stadium in Auckland. There will be 12 nations competing in the Rugby World Cup and they have been drawn into three pools. The tournament kicks off at Eden Park on 8 October with South Africa taking on France in Pool C. Pool-stage fixtures will be played across six matchdays between 8-23 October. The four quarter-finals will be played on 29 and 30 October, with Northland Events Centre in Whangarei hosting the first and second and Waitakere Stadium in Auckland hosting the third and fourth. Both semi-finals on 5 November and the bronze match and final on 12 November will al...
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