It’s that time again for our monthly instalment of the must-watch sports for the month ahead. August’s feature event for the month is the 2016 Olympic Games, which run from the 5th to the 21st of August.
It’s summer, the weather is warmer and as a contractor, you have the option to take as much time off as you like to enjoy your favourite activities, including sports. Use your extra free time to catch these events in August:
Athletics
- 5 – 21: Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cricket
- 3 – 7: England v Pakistan, third Test, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 11 – 15: England v Pakistan, fourth Test, The Oval, London
- 20: T20 Blast Finals Day, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 24, 27, 30, 1 & 4 September: England v Pakistan, London ODI Series 2016
Cycling
- 20 – 11 September: Vuelta a España, Spain
Football
- 7: FA Community Shield, Leicester City vs Manchester United, Wembley
- 13: Premier League season starts
Formula 1
- 26 – 28: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps
Rowing
- 21 – 28: World Rowing Championships, Rotterdam
Rugby
- 27: Rugby League – Challenge Cup final, Wembley
Tennis
- 27 – 11 September: US Open, New York
This month’s big headliner is, of course, the Rio Olympic Games, which marks the first time that a South American city has hosted the Olympics. Read more fun facts about the 2016 Olympics here.
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