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an international baseball tournament featuring teams from around the world competing to determine the global champion

Ex: They are the current World Baseball Classic champions .

the championship series of the NBA, featuring the top teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences in a best-of-seven showdown to determine the league champion

Ex: They are the reigning champions of the NBA Finals .

a top international cricket tournament where national teams compete for the world championship title in one-day matches

Ex: Held every four years , ICC World Cup is a pinnacle event in the cricketing world .

an annual cycling event where riders compete for world titles in various disciplines

Ex: The UCI World Championships often determine the best cyclists in the world .

a cycling race consisting of 21 stages held annually for men primarily in France

Ex: The riders in the Tour de France often push their bodies to the limit during the competition .

a golf competition that takes place every two years between teams from Europe and the United States

Ex: Fans eagerly anticipate the Ryder Cup every two years .

a major international equestrian competition featuring multiple disciplines and held every four years

Ex: Fans from all over attend the World Equestrian Games to see their favorite riders .

an annual competition where top fencers from around the globe compete for world titles

Ex: Fans watch the World Fencing Championships to see exciting duels .

an annual international competition where gymnasts compete for world titles in various apparatus events

Ex: She won a gold medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships .

a yearly football competition held in America where the two best professional teams play against each other to win the National Football League

Ex: The Super Bowl is always a big event in our household ; we invite friends over to watch the game .

an international soccer tournament held every four years, featuring teams from around the world competing for the championship

Ex: Spectators travel from around the world to attend the FIFA World Cup matches .

a soccer tournament held every four years for national teams from Asia

Ex: Players train rigorously to represent their nations in the Asian Cup .

a global rugby tournament where national teams compete for the world championship title

Ex: Spectators create a vibrant atmosphere at Rugby World Cup stadiums .

an annual rugby union competition between six European nations: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales

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an annual tennis tournament in London, known for being one of the four Grand Slam events

Ex: Many players dream of winning Wimbledon .

an annual series of elite triathlon competitions culminating in a world champion title

Ex: Each race in the World Triathlon Championship Series is a very challenging .

an annual competition where elite weightlifters compete for world titles in various weight categories

Ex: He watched the World Weightlifting Championships on television .

a global competition where athletes compete in various water sports, including swimming, diving, and water polo

Ex: Hosting the World Aquatics Championships boosts tourism in the host city .

an international tournament where players compete for world titles in various table tennis events

Ex: The venue for the Table Tennis World Championships changes annually .

an annual international competition where surfers from various countries compete for world titles

Ex: The atmosphere at the ISA World Surfing Games is both competitive and celebratory .

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: The Olympic Games promote unity and sportsmanship among nations .

a series of international contests in which people with physical disabilities take part in

Ex: The Paralympics are as exciting to watch as the Olympics , with incredible performances from the athletes .

an international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring competitions in various summer sports

Ex: She dreams of representing her country at the Summer Olympics .

the annual NCAA college basketball tournament held in March, featuring 68 teams competing in a knockout format

Ex: She watches every game of March Madness with her friends .
regatta [noun]

a sporting event consisting of a series of races between rowboats or sailing boats

Ex: The regatta featured a variety of races , including single sculls , double sculls , and team rowing events , providing excitement for both participants and spectators .

a sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities, held following the Winter Olympics

Ex: He was inspired by the athletes ' performances at the Winter Paralympics .

a post-season college football game typically played between highly ranked teams

Ex: The team celebrated their victory in the bowl game with a post-game party .

an international multi-sport event held every four years, involving athletes from countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations

Ex: Swimming and athletics are popular events at the Commonwealth Games .

a global sporting event held every four years, featuring winter sports such as skiing, skating, and snowboarding, where athletes from around the world compete for medals

Ex: Spectators enjoy watching the ski jumping events during the Winter Olympic Games .

a multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from across Europe

Ex: The European Games are held every four years .

an annual golf tournament, often referred to as The British Open, characterized by its historic prestige and international participation

Ex: The Open Championship rotates among various iconic golf courses .