1916 in sports

Years in sports: 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919
Centuries: 19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s
Years: 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919

1916 in sports describes the year’s events in world sport.

Note — many sporting events did not take place because of World War I

American football

College championship

Events

Association football

Europe

  • There is no major football in Europe due to World War I

South America

  • 9 July — CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, is founded

Australian rules football

VFL Premiership

South Australian Football League:

  • not contested due to World War I

West Australian Football League:

Bandy

Sweden

Baseball

World Series

Events

Boxing

Events

Lineal world champions[2]

Canadian football

Grey Cup

Cricket

Events

India

Cycling

Tour de France

Giro d'Italia

Figure skating

World Figure Skating Championships

Golf

Events

Major tournaments

Other tournaments

Horse racing

England

Australia

Canada

Ireland

USA

Ice hockey

Stanley Cup

Events

Motor racing

Olympic Games

1916 Summer Olympics

Rowing

The Boat Race

Rugby league

England

  • All first-class competitions are cancelled due to World War I

Australia

New Zealand

Rugby union

Five Nations Championship

Speed skating

Speed Skating World Championships

Tennis

Australia

England

France

USA

Davis Cup

  • 1916 International Lawn Tennis Challenge – not contested

References

  1. ^ Litsky, Frank (2006-10-07). "In 1916, a Blowout for the Ages". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  2. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone

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