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	The year '''2026 in Indian sports''' describes the new [[2026 in sports\|sporting events]] that have happened, or will happen, in 2026. The main highlights for this year are: the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup]] in India and [[Sri Lanka]], [[2026 Commonwealth Games]] in Glasgow, [[Scotland]], the [[2026 Asian Games]] in [[Aichi]]-[[Nagoya]], Japan and the [[2026 Summer Youth Olympics]] in [[Dakar]], [[Senegal]] respectively.		The year '''2026 in Indian sports''' describes the new [[2026 in sports\|sporting events]] that have happened, or will happen, in 2026. The main highlights for this year are: the [[2026 Men's T20 World Cup]] in India and [[Sri Lanka]], [[2026 Commonwealth Games]] in Glasgow, [[Scotland]], the [[2026 Asian Games]] in [[Aichi]]-[[Nagoya]], Japan and the [[2026 Summer Youth Olympics]] in [[Dakar]], [[Senegal]] respectively.

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	\| {{flagicon\|JPN}} [[2026 Asian Games]] ([[India at the 2026 Asian Games\|summary]])		\| {{flagicon\|JPN}} [[2026 Asian Games]] ([[India at the 2026 Asian Games\|summary]])

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	=== Results===		=== Results===
	*'''Winter Olympics''' – India sent two athletes with [[Stanzin Lundup]] finishing 104th<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kumar \|first=Saurabh \|date=13 February 2026 \|title=Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin finishes 104th in men's 10km cross-country skiing \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/india-stanzin-lundup-104th-mens-10km-freestyle-cross-country-skiing-winter-olympics-2868022-2026-02-13 \|access-date=14 February 2026 \|website=[[India Today]] \|language=en}}</ref> and [[Arif Khan (skier)\|Arif Khan]] finishing at 39th position<ref>{{Cite web \|date=13 February 2026 \|title=Winter Olympics: Arif Khan records India’s best-ever finish in men’s slalom \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/winter-olympics-arif-khan-records-indias-best-ever-finish-in-mens-slalom/articleshow/128546389.cms \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|language=en}}</ref> in their respective events.		*'''Winter Olympics''' – India sent two athletes with [[Stanzin Lundup]] finishing 104th<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kumar \|first=Saurabh \|date=13 February 2026 \|title=Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin finishes 104th in men's 10km cross-country skiing \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/india-stanzin-lundup-104th-mens-10km-freestyle-cross-country-skiing-winter-olympics-2868022-2026-02-13 \|access-date=14 February 2026 \|website=[[India Today]] \|language=en}}</ref> and [[Arif Khan (skier)\|Arif Khan]] finishing at 39th position<ref>{{Cite web \|date=13 February 2026 \|title=Winter Olympics: Arif Khan records India’s best-ever finish in men’s slalom \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/winter-olympics-arif-khan-records-indias-best-ever-finish-in-mens-slalom/articleshow/128546389.cms \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|language=en}}</ref> in their respective events.
	*'''Asian Beach Games''' – India sent a total of 31 athletes, with the nation winning six medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) and finishing sixth in the ~~medals~~ tally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Siddique \|first=Amrin \|date=1 May 2026 \|title=India Signs Off with Six Medals at Asian Beach Games 2026 \|url=https://revsportz.in/india-signs-off-with-six-medals-at-asian-beach-games-2026/ \|access-date=1 May 2026 \|website=[[Revsportz]] \|language=en}}</ref>		*'''Asian Beach Games''' – India sent a total of 31 athletes, with the nation winning six medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) and finishing sixth in the medal tally.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Siddique \|first=Amrin \|date=1 May 2026 \|title=India Signs Off with Six Medals at Asian Beach Games 2026 \|url=https://revsportz.in/india-signs-off-with-six-medals-at-asian-beach-games-2026/ \|access-date=1 May 2026 \|website=[[Revsportz]] \|language=en}}</ref>
	*'''Commonwealth Games''' – The Indian contingent consisted of 122 athletes and won a total of 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), finishing fourth in the ~~medals~~ tally. Boxing was the most successful contingent, with the nation winning seven gold medals.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=3 August 2026 \|title=India secure top-four finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games after historic 39-medal campaign \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games/news/india-secure-top-four-finish-at-2026-commonwealth-games-after-historic-39-medal-campaign/articleshow/132813477.cms \|access-date=6 September 2026 \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|language=en}}</ref>		*'''Commonwealth Games''' – The Indian contingent consisted of 122 athletes and won a total of 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), finishing fourth in the medal tally. Boxing was the most successful contingent, with the nation winning seven gold medals.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=3 August 2026 \|title=India secure top-four finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games after historic 39-medal campaign \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games/news/india-secure-top-four-finish-at-2026-commonwealth-games-after-historic-39-medal-campaign/articleshow/132813477.cms \|access-date=6 September 2026 \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|language=en}}</ref>
			*'''Asian Games''' – India sent 495 athletes across 36 sports and won 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze). The nation topped in archery, boxing, cricket, hockey, and kabaddi disciplines, respectively.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/50096667/india-asian-games-2026-sports-wise-performance-report-card-shooting-athletics-boxing-archery-wrestling\|title=India report card for Asian Games 2026: Archery, Boxing A+, B for Shooting while Tennis gets an F\|work=[[ESPN]]\|date=5 October 2026\|access-date=5 October 2026}}</ref>

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	*'''Indian Premier League''' - [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru]] won their second consecutive title after defeating [[Gujarat Titans]] by 5 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=IANS \|date=2026-06-01 \|title=RCB's 2nd IPL victory sparks celebrations in Karnataka, leaders extend congratulations \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/rcbs-2nd-ipl-victory-sparks-celebrations-in-karnataka-leaders-extend-congratulations \|access-date=2026-06-01 \|website=The News Minute \|language=en}}</ref>		*'''Indian Premier League''' - [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru]] won their second consecutive title after defeating [[Gujarat Titans]] by 5 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=IANS \|date=2026-06-01 \|title=RCB's 2nd IPL victory sparks celebrations in Karnataka, leaders extend congratulations \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/rcbs-2nd-ipl-victory-sparks-celebrations-in-karnataka-leaders-extend-congratulations \|access-date=2026-06-01 \|website=The News Minute \|language=en}}</ref>
	*'''[[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2026\|IRE v IND]]''' – Ireland registered a historic first-ever series victory against India, whitewashing them by 2-0 and broke India's streak of 16 consecutive T20I series wins.		*'''[[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2026\|IRE v IND]]''' – Ireland registered a historic first-ever series victory against India, whitewashing them by 2-0 and broke India's streak of 16 consecutive T20I series wins.
	*'''[[Indian cricket team in England in 2026\|ENG v IND]]''' – England won ~~the~~ their first-ever multi-match T20I series against India by a convincing margin of 4-0. They also won the ODI series by 2-1.		*'''[[Indian cricket team in England in 2026\|ENG v IND]]''' – England won their first-ever multi-match T20I series against India by a convincing margin of 4-0. They also won the ODI series by 2-1.
	*'''[[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2026\|ZIM v IND]]''' – India won the T20I series by 3-0.		*'''[[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2026\|ZIM v IND]]''' – India won the T20I series by 3-0.
	*'''[[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2026\|SL v IND]]''' – India won the Test series by 1-0.		*'''[[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2026\|SL v IND]]''' – India won the Test series by 1-0.

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