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The 2023 sporting calendar is already action-packed between January and February, giving the fans something to look forward to after the holiday’s hangover. 

The following events are an example of the growth and development of a sporting culture in South Africa. Here are some significant events to anticipate between Jan & Feb.

Cricket  

Proteas Vs. England 

The SA cricket team will face England between Jan 27th and Feb 1st. The game is quite essential for the home team for their chances to qualify for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. 

If you like cricket wagering, you can find the league’s matches on platforms like Futfanatico, where you can also take advantage of the promo codes. You can also try your luck with other sports betting varieties as provided by the website.

Under-19 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

South Africa will also hold the UN-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup, between 14th-29th January, in Benoni and Potchefstroom.

Midmar Mile Water Event

The Midmar Mile is the largest open-water swimming event worldwide. This water sport takes place annually in February outside Howick in Kwazulu-Natal.

Moreover, this sport attracts approximately 13,000 entries yearly. The numbers include the disabled, children, and organizations, who have separate days to participate in the long swim. 

Dusi Canoe Marathon

Dusi Canoe is also a water event that will occur between 16th-18th February. The race covers 120 km of water terrain between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, attracting 2,000 participants annually.

With the long distance to be covered, participants have extra help to provide refreshments. Therefore, it is an exciting event to follow up as a water sports fan at the beginning of the year. 

Ongoing Rugby Leagues 

With the Rugby World Cup taking place this year, all eyes are on the Boks, who are preparing to defend their title. Therefore, the ongoing league is a chance to observe the performance of different key Springbok players. 

You can catch various matches between SA teams between January and February, which include:

• European Rugby Champions Cup

  • Jan 21st– Stormers v ASM Clermont Auvergne: Cape Town Stadium

• United Rugby Championship
  • Feb 3rd– Sharks v Stormers: Kings Park Stadium

Conclusion

There is plenty of sporting action at the beginning of the year, and you can expect the mentioned events to be amongst the most exciting tournaments. If you are interested in either as a fan or a participant, you can enjoy it by getting a ticket or registering, respectively.