13th to 19th December
Argentina's Lautaro Domene became the hero by scoring a hat-trick of penalty corners to help his nation win the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Championship hosted by Bhubaneswar in India. The new champions beat Germany 4-2 in the final. Domene's achievement was even more outstanding by the fact that Argentina won just three penalty corners in the entire match. They add to their world titles that was also previously won by them in 2005. The popular tourist resort of Bali has been the centre of attention for badminton fans for several back-to-back tournaments in November. The most recent was the climax of the Badminton World Tour season that concluded last Sunday. South Korea's An Seyoung secured the biggest title of her career by clinching the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2021. Seyong has also become the first Korean women's singles player to win a season-ending championship. For the men, it was world number one and Danish superstar Viktor Axelsen claiming the title. Japan's Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobyahsi won the men's doubles, South Korea's Kim Soyeong and Kong Heeyong won the women's doubles, with Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claiming the mixed doubles title. Over to Floorball where Sweden's women fought until a sudden death goal to secure the Women's World Championships final against Finland in Uppsala.
Turkey's Semih Sayginer produced a brilliant performance to claim the Carom Billiards World Cup 3-Cushion in Sharm El Sheikh. That was last weekend as currently the popular tourist resort is also hosting the Carom Billiards World Championships. Staying with a related sport where new Snooker sensation Zhao Xintong of China claimed the UK Championship title in York. Xintong beat Luca Brecel 10-5 in the final. Russia won their third Davis Cup title and in doing so condemned Croatia to their third final loss in five years. The world cup of tennis was hosted by Madrid. For Kenya's Michael Githae, the victory in the 75th edition of the Fukouka International Marathon was particularly special as it was also the final edition of the famous marathon. Leeuwarden in the Netherlands hosted a World Curling Olympic Qualification event with USA and Australia claiming the mixed doubles spots in Beijing 2022. Las Vegas is the setting for the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo currently taking place. Stetson Wright secured his third consecutive all-around world championship title. Team Europe retained the Mosconi Cup at the Alexandra Palace in London last night. The transatlantic 9-ball pool event is an annual event between the best Pool Billiard players of Europe and the USA. The next location is Las Vegas in 2022.
Norway's Magnus Carlsen secured his fifth World Chess Championship in Dubai yesterday. It was a crushing win beating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi 7.5 to 3.5. Carlsen has held the title since 2014. Tomorrow is arguably one of the most exciting Formula One season-ending races as Abu Dhabu is getting ready to showcase the decider of the world championship. Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have equal points, but Verstappen heads the table with more victories in 2021.
Until next time, have a great week in sport.
Aquatics
15-16 December - FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021 - Grand Finale - Leg 9 - Abu Dhabi, UAE
16-21 December - 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) 2021 - Abu Dhabi, UAE
19-20 December - FINA High Diving Qualifier and Team Event - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Artistic Billiards
18-19 December - CIBA Tour 2021/2022 - International Invitational - Turnhout, Belgium
Athletics
14 December - Antarctic Ice Marathon
18 December - Xichang Qionghai Lake Wetland International Marathon - Xichang, China
19 December - 52nd Hofu Yomiuri Marathon - Hofu, Japan; Chang'an Automobile Chongqing International Marathon - Chongqing, China; Taipei Marathon - Taipei City, Taipei; Tata Steel Kolkata 25k - Kolkata, India; Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños - Venta de Baños, Spain
Badminton
12-19 December - BWF World Championships 2021 - Huelva, Spain
Beach Volleyball
14-19 December - FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championship (Men and Women) - Phuket, Thailand
Biathlon
16-19 December - IBU World Cup - Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France
Bobsleigh
December 13-15 - North American Cup; Women's Monobob World Series - Lake Placid, NY, USA
18 December - Women's Monobob World Series - Altenberg, Germany
18-19 December - BMW IBSF World Cup - Altenberg, Germany
December 18-20 - North American Cup - Lake Placid, NY, USA
Boccia
6-14 December - São Paulo 2021 World Boccia Americas Regional Championships - São Paulo, Brazil
Bridge
8-14 December - IBF 21st BFAME Championships - Online
Chess
24 November to 16 December - FIDE World Championship 2021 - Dubai, UAE
6-15 December - Asian Seniors Chess Championship 2021 - Damascus, Syria
12-19 December - African Schools Individual Chess Championship 2021 (Open & Girls) - Nairobi, Kenya
18-24 December - FIDE Online Cadets & Youth Rapid Super Final - Online
December 19-23 - North American Junior (U20) Championships (Open and Girls) 2021 - Charlotte, NC, USA
Cricket
6-20 December - Australia v England (2nd Test) - Adelaide, England
16 December - Pakistan v West Indies (3rd T20) - Karachi, Pakistan
18 December - Pakistan v West Indies (1st ODI) - Karachi, Pakistan
Curling
5-18 December - Olympic Qualification Event 2021 - Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Cycling
18 December - 2021/2022 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup - Rucphen, The Netherlands
Dance Sport
13-15 December - IDO World Modern & Contemporary Championships - Warszawa, Poland
18-19 December - WDSF PD Standard World Championship - Dubai, UAE
18 December - WDSF Adult Formation Latin World Championship - Bremen, Germany
Darts
15 December 2021 to 3 January 2022 - PDC World Darts Championship - Alexandra Palace, London, Great Britain
Draughts
11-17 December - FMJD World Cup - Polish Open - Julinek, Poland
18 December - FMJD World Championship rapid - Julinek, Poland
19 December - FMJD World Championship blitz - Julinek, Poland
Equestrian
16-20 December - FEI World Cup - The London International Horse Show - Excel, London, Great Britain
18 December - Group One Racing - Cape Guineas - Kenilworth, South Africa
19 December - Group One Racing - Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes - Hanshin, Japan
Esport
15-16 December - Formula One Esport Series Pro Championship - Event 4 - Online
Fencing
18-19 December - FIE Junior Individual and Team World Cup - Burgos, Spain
Gymnastics
10-13 December - 2021 Pan American Championships - Aerobic Gymnastics - Oaxtepec, Mexico
Handball
1-19 December - 25th IHF Women's World Championship - Spain
Luge
17-19 December - FIL 4th and 5th Junior World Cup - Oberhof, Germany
18-19 December - Eberspächer World Cup; BMW Sprint World Cup - Innsbruck, Austria
Mixed Martial Arts
December 19 - UFC Main Card - Derrick Lewis v Chris Daukaus; Stephen Thompson v Belal Muhammad; Amanda Lemos v Angela Hill; Raphael Assuncao v Ricky Simon; Diego Ferreira v Mateusz Gamrot; Cub Swanson v Darren Elkins - Las Vegas, NV, USA
Modern Pentathlon
14-18 December - Pan and South American Youth and Senior Championships - Magdalena, Argentina
19 December - UIPM Global City Laser Run Tour - Neunburg vorm Wald, Germany
Motor Racing
18-19 December - Extreme E - Jurassic X Prix - Bovington, England
Muay Thai
3-14 December - Muya Thai Youth & Senior World Championships - Bangkok, Thailand
Padel
16-19 December - World Padel Tour Master Final 2021 - Madrid, Spain
Pickleball
December 15-18 - PPA Tour - The Masters (Grand Slam) - La Quinta, CA, USA
Poker
December 15-19 - World Poker Tour - Five Diamond World Poker Classic - Bellagio Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Rackets
11-18 December - National Schools' Singles and Schoolgirls' Doubles Championships 2021 - The Queen's Club, London, Great Britain
18-22 December - U21 and U24 Championships 2021 - The Queen's Club, London, Great Britain
Real Tennis
15-19 December - U21 & U24 Open Singles, U24 Open Doubles Championships 2021 - Middlesex University, England
18-19 December - U18 Singles Handicap Tournament 2021 - Wellington, England
Rodeo (Pro)
December 18 - Chase Hawks Rough Stock Rodeo - Billings, MT, USA
Roller Sports
16-19 December - Inline Freestyle European Championships 2021 - Valladolid, Spain
Sailing
11-18 December - 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships - Al Mussanah, Oman
17-18 December - Sail Grand Prix - Australia - Sydney, Australia
Sambo
18-19 December - European Cadets Sambo Championships - Limassol, Cyprus
Skating
December 15-17 - ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships - Calgary, Canada
Skeleton
13-14 December - Europe Cup and Intercontinental Cup - Sigulda, Lat
December 13-15 - North American Cup - Lake Placid, NY, USA
17 December - BMW IBSF World Cup - Altenberg, Germany
Ski & Snowboarding
13-15 December - FIS Ski Cross World Cup - Arosa, Switzerland
15-18 December - FIS Men's Downhill and Super G World Cup - Val Gardena/Groeden, Italy
16 December - FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup
16-17 December - FIS Women's Ski Jumping World Cup - Ramsau, Austria
16-19 December - FIS Nordic Combined World Cup - Ramsau, Austria; FIS Downhill and Super G World Cup (W) - Val d'Isere, France
17-18 December - FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup - Cervinia, Italy; FIS Moguls and Dual Moguls World Cup - Alpe d'Huez, France
17-19 December - FIS Men's Ski Jumping World Cup - Engelberg, Switzerland
18 December - FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
18-19 December - FIS Ski Cross World Cup - Innichen, Italy; FIS Cross-Country World Cup - Dresden, Germany
19-20 December - FIS Giant Slalom World Cup - Alta Badia, Italy
Ski Mountaineering
16-19 December - ISMF Adamello World Cup - Pontedilegno-Tonale, Italy
Snooker
13-19 December - World Snooker Tour World Grand Prix - Coventry, England
Squash
12-20 December - PSA World Tour Squash Open Black Ball 2021 - Cairo, Egypt
15-19 December - 21st Asian Individual Championships - Islamabad, Pakistan
Surfing
12-14 December - WSL Men's and Women's Junior Tour - Ballito, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Tennis
13-19 December - Open BLS de Limoges (WTA) - Limoges, France
Tower Running
18 December - Carrera Towerrunning WTC - Mexico City, Mexico
Wheelchair Basketball
28 November to 14 December - 2021 South America Championships - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Weightlifting
7-17 December - IWF World Championships; IWF Commonwealth Senior Championships - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
* We have listed the above events based on the best information we can obtain. The current circumstances mean some of these may be postponed or cancelled at the last moment.