International sports refer to sports competitions that bring participants from different countries or regions together in a sporting event. These events are typically organized by international sports governing bodies, which set rules and regulations and organize tournaments. Examples of international sports include the FIFA World Cup, Giro d’Italia, Calgary Stampede (rodeo), and the Ryder Cup (men’s golf).
The concept of international sports dates back to ancient times when city-states in Greece would compete with each other at the Olympic Games. These games were often used as a form of diplomacy, and they served to foster a sense of national pride among the competing athletes. Today, international sports continue to draw participants from around the globe in a spirit of friendly competition and to serve as a vehicle for cultural exchange.
In general, more developed nations tend to have higher levels of participation in international sports than less-developed ones. This is due to a number of factors, including the availability of resources and infrastructure, as well as the ability to train and develop athletes to compete at an elite level.
Whatever the reason, there is nothing like experiencing a bucket-list international sporting event in person—whether that’s cheering for your favorite team at a FIFA World Cup match, feeling the whine of Formula 1 engines in your chest at the FIA WEC race in Bahrain, or seeing the puck hit the back of the net during overtime in the NHL playoffs. We sat down with Dustin Kaylor, founder of luxury travel company Roadtrips, and Duane Penner, vice president of marketing at Air Charter Service, to get their take on the world’s most exciting events and what makes them so much better in person.