London is the European capital, which is famous not only to the magnificent architecture. Visiting the city at a certain time, you can witness various annual traditional events dedicated to sports competitions.
10 Annual Sports Competitions in London
London is the European capital, which is famous not only to the magnificent architecture. Visiting the city at a certain time, you can witness various annual traditional events dedicated to sports competitions.
Tell you about the main sports events of London for 2014. We draw your attention to the fact that Other years dates may change. Hotels, to avoid problems, always better book in advance.
London marathon
The mass competition on the run, which is held since 1981. The distance of the marathon is equal to 42 km 195 m. Competitive in running can absolutely all categories of the population (starting with men and ending with children and people with disabilities). The number of participants is approximately 30 thousand people. Thanks to the marathon, you can get into the Guinness Book of Records not only for speed and endurance, as well as for the original costume.
Competition date – April 13, 2014.
Regatta at Thames
Competition for rowing for the honor of the educational institution, which takes place between Oxford and Cambridge participants from 1829. After prior selection of participants, students begin to prepare for this event since September.
Competition date – March 12, 2014.
Wimbledon
The international tennis tournament in the southern part of London, which lasts two weeks. The championship is held, starting in 1933, the main rule of the admission of participants to the competition is the presence of a white form. A traditional dish during the tournament is considered to be strawberries with cream.
Competition dates – from June 23 to July 6, 2014.
Equestrian Troyboard (Three-Day Event)
Every year, in the park, Badminton House hosts international three-day events on horse breeding. They include a Manege Driving (1 day), cross (2 day), running with obstacles (3 days). The sporting event was first organized in 1949 by the Duke Beaufort. The area allocated to the contest is 1,500 acres.
Competition dates – from the 7th to 11th May 2014.
Royal Regatta (Henley Royal Regatta)
The royal regatta lasts five days, throughout this time you have the opportunity to contemplate about 200 patches of professional rowers and lovers. For the first time, the contest was held in 1839. Since then, it is an integral part of London's secular life in the summer season.
Competition date – from the 2nd to July 6, 2014.
Final Cup of the English League
Annual football match on the definition of the finalist among teams who played preliminary qualifying tours.
Competition date – March 2, 2014.
Racing of vintage cars London – Brighton
The first mass mileage of cars in retro style dates back to 1927. Methods of cars released no later than 1905 are allowed. To get a bronze memorable award, you need to have time to get to the finish line to five o'clock in the evening.
Competition date is the first Sunday of November.
London Grand Prix (London Grand Prix)
Competitions among athletes that are traditionally held on the London Olympic Stadium every year, starting in 1953, however, in 2014, the tournament is going to transfer to the city of Glasgow.
Competition date – from 11th to 12th of July.
Royal ASCOT RACE
The royal jumps founded by the Queen Anna in 1711 are the most popular horsepower in the UK, where, in addition to observing the competing, you can demonstrate your outfit and headdress (special attention is paid to the ladies' caps). The prize fund is several million pounds. Competition date – from 17th June to 21st, 2014.
Squash Tournament (ISS CANARY WHARF Squash Class sex)
The annual international squash tournament takes place on the Cords of the Glass Arena East Wintergarden. Held since 2004
Competition date: March 24-28, 2014.
In addition to the main sporting events, there are no less interesting contests, such as: Cheese Racing, Running with pancakes, Run with Pudding, Cool Guy, from which you will receive only positive emotions.
