2016 in Indian sport

2016 in Indian sports describes the year's events in Indian sport. The main highlight for this year for India is the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the T20 World cup.

September
Medalist at 2016 Rio Paralympics

December

 * 23
 * Cricket
 * ACC Under-19 Cup
 * India (273/8) led by captain Abhishek Sharma beat Sri Lanka (239/10) and won the cup

Year highlights

 * India competed in 2016 Rio Olympics & Paralympics and bagged 2 and 4 medals respectively.
 * Cricket T20 World cup held in India.
 * Indian cricket team finished the year by holding the top ICC test Ranking. Remained unbeaten in 18 Test Matches.
 * India won Hockey Junior World cup for second time.
 * Domestic League season took place for Hockey, Cricket & Football.
 * Indian football team achieved their top rank in past six years as they finished 135 in FIFA Ranking & jumped 31 spot in 2016.