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New Year » Sports Events
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A lot of sports events 2011 are to be held in the different parts of world. It is full of very excitement and amusement, so a lot of tourists will be very excited to watch these events in various parts of world. Sports fanatics happily travel to all corners of the globe to watch their favorite sport or team but planning ahead is a key to securing good seats and hotel rooms.
- The Australian Open
Kick off the sporting year at the Australian Open, Asia Pacific's Grand Slam, at Melbourne Park. Between sets, travellers can survey Melbourne and be tempted by some of the best food and shopping experiences in Australia, visit the Eureka Tower for a 360 degree view of the city, or take a dip at St Kilda beach.
- Super Bowl XLV
One of the most watched games in the world, a quarter of a million fans are expected to visit the Dallas-Fort Worth area for next year's Super Bowl.
- Cricket World Cup
The cricket world's premiere event will be held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, allowing fans watch some great cricket matches and between innings visit the Elephant Orphanage at
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Pinnawella, Sri Lanka, Old Dhaka in Bangladesh where they can learn about the country's history, or take a day trip from Mumbai, India to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- IRB Sevens
This will be the 12th period for the Sevens Series with eight tournaments held between December 2010 and May 2011 with Hong Kong being the city to represent the biggest crowds.
- FA Cup Final
This tournament takes close to a year to complete, terminating on May 14 at London's Wembley Stadium. Take in the iconic sights of Big Ben and the Tower of London before joining the masses catching the train to Wembley to watch the match.
- Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
The most anticipated event on the Formula 1 racing calendar, the achievement never ceases as fans mingle with the rich and famous, gamble at the famous Monte Carlo casino and dine at luxurious restaurants when they are not watching the track.
- The British Open Championship
For four days, the town of Sandwich will be transformed into a hub for the world's golfing enthusiasts as they eagerly await the next champion to raise the Claret Jug.
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- FINA World Championships
All water sports are on display including diving, swimming and water polo, so the pool deck will be busy. There is a break between the day and evening competitions, which leaves plenty of time to visit the best of Shanghai, including the People's Square, the Bund and the Yu Yuan Gardens.
- IAAF Athletic Championships
Catch a glimpse of some of the fastest athletes in the world and take the opportunity during the day to climb Palgongsan Mountain for a bird's-eye view of Daegu.
- Rugby World Cup
Rugby powerhouse New Zealand will mass the 2011 Rugby World Cup with 12 cities hosting games. Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch will play host to the final rounds but several regional cities and towns on both the North and South islands such as Whangarei and Rotorua will also host matches, providing endless opportunities to experience some of New Zealand's natural wonders.
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