Fifty years prior to the modern day olympics and seven years prior to the Americas Cup, cricket became the first international sporting event in 1844. The United States and Canada took part in the first international cricket match on September 25-27 1844 at the St George’s Cricket Club, Bloomingdale Park in Manhattan, New York. Poor weather extended the match to a third day and was eventually won by Canada with a 23 run lead.
What is the oldest international sporting event in the modern world?
Fifty years prior to the modern day olympics and seven years prior to the Americas Cup, cricket became the first international sporting event in 1844. The United States and Canada took part in the first international cricket match on September 25-27 1844 at the St George’s Cricket Club, Bloomingdale Park in Manhattan, New York. Poor weather extended the match to a third day and was eventually won by Canada with a 23 run lead.