The passing year 2016 has been the terrific time frame for the Indian sports. We have watched events like Rio Olympics, Paralympics, Regular Cricket, Badminton and golf events. Indian women have given us ample moments of being proud and have put the nation on the list of celebrating after the victory. Below is the snapshot of the top women sports stars who have made this year more special.

1. Dipa Karmakar (Artistic gymnastics)

Dipa Karmakar is just 23 years old and has made history by standing 4th in the final of the vault at Rio Olympics. She has missed the medal by a narrow touch but definitely, have raised the standards for the Indian wishes from their players.

2. Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling)

Vinesh Phogat was one of the key aspiration for Indian spectators from the Rio Olympics. She was spectacular from the beginning of the games in the 48 kg group. Unfortunately, she has got herself severely injured and all our hopes were crashed in the middle of the game. But the nation has supported him well for all she has delivered to us. Her spirit towards the game is much more appreciable rather than the actual medal.

3. Deepa Malik (Paralympics - Shot put)

Deepa Malik has got the fame by clinching silver medal at the women's Shot Put F-52 in the Paralympics and creating history by becoming first ever women to grab a medal at the chance. Apart from that she has also made the media coverage for an accomplished swimmer, adventure sports player, international athlete, biker, as well as an entrepreneur, shot a personal best of 4.61m over six attempts.

4. Sakshi Malik (Wrestling)

Sakshi malik is the name only a few knows before the Olympic games and right after her becoming first ever Indian women to grab a medal at wrestling had made her popular and the whole country has cheered for her. She has won the bronze medal in the 58 kg women's amateur wrestling finals.

5. PV Sindhu (Badminton)

PV Sindhu is the sensation now joining hands with already popular Saina Nehwal. PV Sindhu has become the first ever women to win a silver medal for the country, youngest athlete to grab a medal for the country, first shuttler to win the silver medal for the country. What else you need to feel proud on her.