Sports Calendars: Top-10 Sporting Events of 2016
In 2016, there were many sporting memorable moments across the globe. From the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro showcasing incredible feats of athleticism to unexpected upsets in major football tournaments like the UEFA European Championship, the year was filled with excitement. Athletes like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Simone Biles solidified their legacies, while Portugal's triumph in the UEFA Euro and Leicester City's miraculous Premier League victory added to the year's sporting highlights.
Beach Volleyball at Rio 2016
- Summer Olympics (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): The premier multi-sport event featuring athletes from around the world competing in various disciplines. Notable winners included Usain Bolt (athletics), Michael Phelps (swimming), and Simone Biles (gymnastics).
- UEFA European Football Championship (France): The primary association football competition for national teams in Europe. Portugal emerged as the surprise winner, defeating France in the final with a goal from Eder in extra time.
- Super Bowl 50 (United States): The championship game of the National Football League, featuring the Denver Broncos against the Carolina Panthers. The Broncos emerged victorious, led by quarterback Peyton Manning, defeating the Panthers 24-10.
- FIFA Club World Cup (Japan): A football tournament featuring the champion clubs from each of the six continental confederations, as well as the domestic league champion of the host country. Real Madrid won the tournament, defeating Kashima Antlers in the final.
- Wimbledon (London, United Kingdom): One of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in London, England. Andy Murray won the men's singles title, while Serena Williams claimed the women's singles title.
- Tour de France (France): One of cycling's three Grand Tours, featuring multiple stages raced over three weeks in July. Chris Froome of Team Sky won his third Tour de France title.
- Rugby World Cup (Various): A major international rugby union tournament featuring national teams competing for the title. New Zealand's All Blacks emerged as champions, defeating Australia in the final.
- NBA Finals (United States): The championship series of the National Basketball Association, featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers won the series, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim their first NBA title.
- Indian Premier League (Various): A professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, featuring franchise teams competing in the tournament. The Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as champions, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.
- Australian Open (Melbourne, Australia): The first of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held each year. Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title, while Angelique Kerber claimed the women's singles title.
