After a successful 2023 season, the focus now shifts to 2024, when several major global events are scheduled to take place. Besides that, there are many sporting events scheduled for the upcoming week and next month on the Indian sports calendar. In fact, India will host Olympic qualification events for badminton and hockey. Not to mention, the 2024 World Junior U20 Chess Championship will take place in New Delhi. So, continue reading to learn more about Upcoming Sports Festivals India 2024.
Upcoming Sports Festivals India 2024
The year 2024 promises to be an exciting time for Indian sports fans. Not to mention, from badminton to hockey, table tennis to cricket, India will host a diverse range of sporting events this year.
The race to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics is heating up in a variety of sports. Additionally, the Paris 2024 hockey qualifying tournament in Ranchi begins on January 13, and it will be India’s first upcoming major sporting event in 2024.
The Indian men’s hockey team has already qualified for Paris 2024 by winning the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The BWF World Tour’s India Open will be an important tournament for badminton players hoping to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
The tournament, which will be held in New Delhi, will draw top badminton players from around the world. In fact, as a BWF Super 750 tournament, it will provide valuable ranking points. In addition, in February, the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will compete in 2024 FIH Hockey Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
The World Junior Chess Championships 2024 is scheduled for June. Additionally, the tournament will bring together the world’s most talented young chess players to New Delhi.
Badminton competitions wrap up the year. In November, Lucknow plays host to the Syed Modi India International tournament, which is followed by two India Super 100 matches.
India’s different sports federations will also hold a number of selection trials prior to June in order to finalize their squad for the Olympics in Paris.
Upcoming Cricket Events In India 2024
The Indian cricket teams will also host several bilateral series’ over the course of the year. In their home games, the men will take on Bangladesh, and New Zealand while the women will host the Caribbean. So there are many events in India’s cricket calendar in 2024. In terms of athletics, SAFF junior and senior championships will be held in India in 2024.
Schedule of Upcoming Sports Festivals India 2024
| Sport | Event | Dates | Location | Month |
| Badminton | India Open | January 16–21 | New Delhi | January |
| Multisport | Khelo India Youth Games | January 19–31 | Chennai | January |
| Table Tennis | WTT Star Contender | January 23–28 | Goa | January |
| Cricket | England tour of India | January 25-March 11 | Various | January |
| Hockey | FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League matches | February 3–9 | Bhubaneswar | February |
| Hockey | FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League matches | February 10–16 | Bhubaneswar | February |
| Hockey | FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League matches | February 12–18 | Rourkela | February |
| Hockey | FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League matches | February 19–25 | Rourkela | February |
| Table Tennis | World Team Table Tennis Championships | February 16-25 | Busan | February |
| Tennis | WTA Dubai Open | February 18-24 | Various | February |
| Athletics | SAFF Junior Athletics Championships | April 12-14 | Chennai | April |
| Chess | World Junior U20 Championships | June 1–14 | New Delhi | June |
| MotoGP | Indian Grand Prix | September 20–22 | Greater Noida | September |
| Cricket | Bangladesh tour of India | September TBD | Various | September |
| Athletics | SAFF Senior Athletics Championships | October 4-6 | Ranchi | October |
| Cricket | New Zealand tour of India | October TBD | Various | October |
| Badminton | Syed Modi India International | November 26–December 1 | Lucknow | November |
| Badminton | India Super 100 I | December 3–8 | TBD | December |
| Badminton | India Super 100 II | December 10–15 | TBD | December |
| Cricket | West Indies women tour of India | TBD | December |
Wrapping Up
So, that is all about the Upcoming Sports Festivals India 2024. In fact, India will host many major sporting tournaments, including cricket, football, and other sports. So, watch these upcoming events in India in 2024 and cheer for your team. Finally, for more information about other upcoming events in India and around the world, stay connected with our website, ScoopNonstop.
