Top 4 Wins in Major Sports Events 2024

Can we all agree that this year has been just wild for sports?

Nearly every major event in 2024 was packed with surprises, making it feel like we were watching a casino game straight out of Slottica Poland.

But these incredible moments were real, so yeah, shall we recap some of them? Especially the most recent ones that left us all in awe.

Football: UEFA Euro 2024 (Spain)

Okay, let’s kick it off with a big one. The UEFA Euro 2024 finale in Berlin was nothing short of spectacular, with Spain emerging as champions for a record fourth time after a 2-1 win against England. Nico Williams opened the scoring in the 47th minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the deal with a late goal in the 86th minute, despite Cole Palmer's equalizer for England just 15 minutes before the end.

Ahh, what a game it was! In general, Spain showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, winning all seven matches and scoring a total of 16 goals, the highest in the competition.

So yeah, even the word “dominance” is an understatement. But will they keep this form for the 2026 World Cup? Well, we will see; there are a lot of ongoing sports events in football, so keep a close eye on this one.

Basketball: 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup (Spain)

And here’s where Spain shines again, as Unicaja Malaga secured their first-ever FIBA Intercontinental Cup title by defeating NBA G League United with a 75-60 scoreline.

One could say that this specific win boosted Europe’s total silverware in the competition to 23 trophies, with Spanish clubs contributing 11 titles.

Basketball experts praise Unicaja’s team synergy and defensive prowess, but hey, what else could you expect if you have Dylan Ostekowski in your squad, right?

MMA: UFC 306 (Merab Dvalishvili)

We cannot have a list of top current sports events without mentioning the UFC, and here, well, we have a lot to talk about. In a main event at UFC 306, held at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Merab Dvalishvili successfully dethroned Sean O'Malley. That’s right — that makes Dvalishvili the new UFC lightweight champion for the first time in his career.

From the onset, Dvalishvili showcased a relentless offensive strategy, pressing O’Malley with constant pressure, executing multiple takedowns, and maintaining a superior ground game.

In case you missed it, here’s how the fight went:

• Opening round: Dvalishvili seized control early with a stunning punch, followed by his first takedown against the cage.
• Second round: Maintaining momentum, he secured another takedown and attempted a guillotine choke, keeping O’Malley on the defensive.
• Third round: Despite O’Malley finding some success with stiff punches and a notable inside elbow that opened a cut on Dvalishvili’s face, Merab responded with a beautiful takedown, further asserting his dominance.
• Final two rounds: O’Malley’s beautiful front kick to the body showed signs of damage to Dvalishvili, but the Georgian fighter countered with another decisive takedown, and that secured him a win.

In general, Dvalishvili’s unwavering pressure forced O’Malley into a reactive mode, limiting his offensive opportunities. But hey, this approach required some hardcore cardio and mental resilience, and he maintained both throughout this 25-minute battle.

Tennis: 2024 Wuhan Open (Aryna Sabalenka)

Yup, it’s the third time that Sabalenka has won this tournament, so this win really cements her legacy. Once again, she dominated with powerful serves and aggressive baseline play. Anyone who watched this match was like, “yeah, I could do it as well; just give me a racket”.

Well, no, you couldn’t do it; she just makes it look so easy. This consistency against Qinwen Zheng is something that only Aryna Sabalenka could do.

And yeah, many great tennis players have withdrawn from this tournament, and a final between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek could be epic… but luckily, there’s still time for that to happen.

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