There is no bigger week of the year for jump racing fans than the Cheltenham Festival. Thousands make the trip across Europe for the annual meeting in Gloucestershire, England, while many more tune in to the broadcast of the four days in March. This year’s renewal has some fascinating clashes to look forward to, and arguably none more so than the Cross Country Chase.

In recent times the Cheltenham Festival has been dominated by horses and trainers from Ireland. Powerhouse trainers like Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott bring over a huge stable of stars and there is a fear that they could dominate every big race. 

Winning once at the prestigious Cheltenham horse racing festival is a dream that the majority of trainers, owners, and jockeys will never experience.

So for a horse to win two years in a row, it takes a very special equine athlete indeed.

Asia, being a popular destination for tourists from all over the world during the season of games and sports leagues, is considered a hub for multicultural events. With more than 50 sports practiced on the largest continent in the world, football is considered the most popular among the others. Its popularity stems from the large number of followers and sports enthusiasts around the world.

Sports bettors in Europe have plenty to look forward to in 2024, with the upcoming schedule packed with a ton of top-class events taking place across the continent.

The Rugby World Cup in 2023 was one of the most exciting editions of the tournament, with huge stories throughout the knockout rounds.

To get a handle on Portuguese ace Jose de Sousa’s rise to the top of the sport of darts, you only need to track his progress through the World Championship year on year.

Portugal’s Rugby World Cup campaign has ended at the pool stage. However, the country’s rugby team found its way into the hearts of rugby fans around the world. Thanks to several remarkable performances against Georgia and Fiji in particular, they even managed to avoid finishing at the bottom of the group.