1980s — decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1, 1980

1980 AFC Asian Cup — football tournament

Handball at the 1980 Summer Olympics — overview of handball practiced at the 1980 Olympic Summer Games

Boxing at the 1980 Summer Olympics — Boxing competitions

1980 Summer Olympics medal table

1980 African Cup of Nations — football tournament

Basketball at the 1980 Summer Olympics — Basketball events during the 1980 Summer Olympics

Earthquake on Azores Islands, Portugal

1980 Formula One season — 31st season of FIA Formula One World Championship

1980 Summer Olympics — Games of the XXII Olympiad, in Moscow, USSR

Athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics — athletics events at the Olympics