Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Visiting Geneva in May and love Sports? The city has the perfect activity planned for you!
- Gonet Geneva ATP 250 Tournament: From 14-21 May 2022
In a country that won 28 Grand Slam Singles’ titles by champions like Martina Hingis, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, Geneva opens its doors for this sports’ lovers with Gonet Geneva Open Tournament for Men at the Parc des Eaux-Vives, the oldest and largest tennis club in Switzerland, adding to its diversity as a city that has something for everyone.
Established in 2014 by The promoter of the Madrid Masters 1000, Ion Tiriac, and the former German champion, Rainer Schüttler, the Gonet Geneva Open ATP 250 Tournament was introduced with the aim of to bring the world’s best players to Geneva in order to make the Gonet Geneva Open one of the highlights of the clay season.
During the week of the tournament, the Parc des Eaux-Vives combines high level sport and relaxation: a centre court unique in the world, a magnificent park and shaded corners to relax thanks to its magnificent greenery and open layout, which cultivates an approximity with the players as it allows the public to follow their training sessions.
Ticket prices for the tournament are available to purchase online and range from CHF 10 for 1st day qualifications to CHF 85 for finals day. Visitors can also choose different plans and packages that suite their interests.
Website: Gonet Geneva Open Tournament
- Generali Geneva Marathon: From 14 – 15 May 2022
As a popular international event that attracts runners from all over the world, Generali Geneva Marathon is a yearly challenge, taking participants on the course in the countryside, nestled between mountains and the shore of Lake Geneva, before finishing in the heart of the city in front of the famous Jet d’Eau.
With 8 race categories, this marathon is one of the most inclusive events in the country and Europe, providing several venues of participation to enthusiasts including the main marathon, replay marathon, half marathon, wheelchair race, 5 km by Always in support of women and girls and is open to everyone aging 14 years and more whether they are licensed or non-licensed runners, and finally the junior races for children between 3 and 13 years old, which take place in the market routes and is under the supervision of some members of the organisation.
Participation fees vary based on the race type, and registration can be completed online, or on site on the day of the race. And participants can register either individually or as a group, which makes it a social activity for families and friends.