The Germans walked away victorious in September at the Basketball World Cup 2023. It was a thrilling, energy filled final between Germany and Serbia where Germany went undefeated at the tournament to win their first title. The RWC 2023 was off to an exciting start in France with the opening match between France and New Zealand where France walked away as winners which was fitting for the host nation.
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Additionally, the ongoing EPL 2023/24 is generating explosive excitement! As you can see, October is brimming with activities for everyone. The opening of the RWC 2023, tennis, Formula 1, and golf all took the stage in the September 2023 Sports News. So in our October 2023 Sports News, let’s breakdown the events for this month.
Current Sports Events
EPL: In the EPL, there is a tonne of action still happening. At this point, the top four finishes are all but certain for Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool. Everton, Luton, Bournemouth, Burnley, and Sheffield United are on one another heals in the battle to not be relegated. There has also been some controversy surrounding the VAR in the Liverpool match and has raised some valid concerns. Some of the top scorers are Erling Haaland with 8 goals, Son Heung-min with 6 goals, Jarrod Bowen with 5 goals and Bukayo Saka with 4 goals. The top assists thus far are Mohamed Salah, James Maddison, Pedro Neto and Kieran Trippier.
Rugby World Cup: Before we know who will advance to the quarterfinals, the last games commence on 5 October. The outcome of the matches will have an impact on the way forward. In the last Pool games, will Ireland hold onto second place or demote the Boks to second? Could Italy defeat France? Will the Scots fight the Irish with vigour? There are so many options and so much betting opportunity!
Up-Coming Sports Events October 2023
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is due to start on 4 October 2023 in India. There are 10 teams participating and and we will be witnessing history being made again. India is hosting the Cricket World Cup this year in various cities. In terms of international cricket, there are a number of teams that never fail to amaze spectators with their extraordinary abilities and cunning tactics. India, Australia, England and New Zealand are on form and some of the best teams in the world. But never underestimate cricket! It can change in a blink of an eye. Other teams participating are South Africa, Netherlands, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Be ready for plenty of Cricket from 4 October – 19 November 2023.
Tennis
In the US Open Men’s final, Novak Djokovic defeated no. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win his 24th Grand Slam singles championship. After three hours and seventeen minutes, Djokovic raced to the victory by giving it all he had in the vital moments. There is more tennis action happening in October with the following tournaments to look out for:
- Rolex Shanghai Masters: 4 – 15 October 2023
- Rolex Paris Masters: 30 October – 5 November 2023
Golf
We completely agree with Iain Carter when he stated that the Ryder Cup is golf’s little pot of gold. The 44th Ryder Cup, which will be held in Italy from September 29 to October 1, 2023, at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, northeast of Rome, will feature a series of golf matches between teams representing the DP World Tour (Europe) and the PGA of America (United States).
Formula 1
Before we get into the final month of the Formula 1 year, which will undoubtedly be highly thrilling, the Formula 1 will be driving on the following dates in October.
- Qatar GP: 8 October at Losail. This race is 57 laps and the circuit length is 5.38km.
- Austin GP: 22 October at the Circuit of The Americas. The race is 56 laps and the circuit length is 5.5km.
- Mexican GP: 29 October at Hermanos Rodriques. This race is 71 laps and the circuit length is 4.3km.
Let’s get betting at PrideBet in October!
In our Sports News for October 2023 we have covered the biggest events happening in October. From the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup which will go into mid-November, the 2nd half of the Rugby World Cup in France and the ongoing English Premier League to just name a few. Furthermore there is plenty of betting fun to be had with other soccer leagues including the UEFA Champions League, tennis and so much more. Join us at PrideBet for the best odds and markets in Ghana.