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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

7. Summer McIntosh (Canada, swimming) McIntosh broke world records in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley at Canada's national trials in June. At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, McIntosh dominated by claiming golds in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 200m butterfly events. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh of Canada waving to the spectators during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance Festival Competition Allegro 2025 - Vilnius

Performers pose for a photo during the International Ballet and Contemporary Dance Festival-Competition "ALLEGRO 2025" in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Nov. 23, 2025. Hundreds of dancers competed in the event held here from Nov. 22 to 23. Photo by Xue Dongmei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance Festival Competition Allegro 2025 - Vilnius

Dancers perform during the International Ballet and Contemporary Dance Festival-Competition "ALLEGRO 2025" in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Nov. 23, 2025. Hundreds of dancers competed in the event held here from Nov. 22 to 23. Photo by Xue Dongmei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance Festival Competition Allegro 2025 - Vilnius

Performers pose for a group photo during the International Ballet and Contemporary Dance Festival-Competition "ALLEGRO 2025" in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Nov. 23, 2025. Hundreds of dancers competed in the event held here from Nov. 22 to 23. Photo by Xue Dongmei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance Festival Competition Allegro 2025 - Vilnius

Dancers perform during the International Ballet and Contemporary Dance Festival-Competition "ALLEGRO 2025" in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Nov. 23, 2025. Hundreds of dancers competed in the event held here from Nov. 22 to 23. Photo by Xue Dongmei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Delegations and mascots are seen during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Members of Shandong delegation parade during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 9, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Mascots are seen during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 9, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Mobility Show 2025 BYD Press Briefing

Japan Mobility Show 2025, BYD Press Briefing. Photo shows Liu Xue Liang, President of BYD Japan, presenting.=October 29,2025,Tokyo

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Japan Mobility Show 2025 BYD Press Briefing

Japan Mobility Show 2025, BYD Press Briefing. Photo shows Liu Xue Liang, President of BYD Japan, presenting.=October 29,2025,Tokyo

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robotic barista at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch a robot fetching medicine at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, learn about an AI-powered orthopedic robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

A representative, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, poses for photos with a humanoid robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

A man takes photos of a survey UAV during the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

A boy learns about a future-concept vehicle during the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

A boy watches helicopter models during the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

People visit the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

An FH-909 unmanned helicopter is displayed during the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sichuan Mianyang High-Tech Expo - China

A robot demonstrates its capability to autonomously tidy up a table during the 13th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-Tech Expo in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 27, 2025. The expo opened here on Friday and will last until Sept. 30, with a core exhibition area of 32,000 square meters for science and technology which focuses on electronic manufacturing technology, new display technology, AI technology and low-altitude economy. Photo by Xue Chen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope

This photo taken on Sept. 20, 2025 shows the launch site of the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT), in Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province. China on Saturday launched the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). TO GO WITH "China commences construction of high-precision telescope project on 'roof of the world' " Photo by Chen Jie)/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 20, 2025 shows the launch site of the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT), in Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province. China on Saturday launched the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). TO GO WITH "China commences construction of high-precision telescope project on 'roof of the world' "Photo by Chen Jie)/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope

This image shows the new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). China on Saturday launched the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). TO GO WITH "China commences construction of high-precision telescope project on 'roof of the world' " Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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World Games 2025 Closing Ceremony in Chengdu - China

Fireworks are seen during the closing ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Xue Yubin /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Gold medalist Cameron McEvoy C) of Australia, silver medalist Benjamin Proud L) of Britain and bronze medalist Jack Alexy of the United States pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's 50m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky of the United States competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Gold medalist Katie Ledecky C) of the United States, silver medalist Lani Pallister L) of Australia and bronze medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada pose after the awarding ceremony for the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass 1st L), Jack Alexy 2nd R) and Patrick Sammon 1st R) are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Medalists pose during the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States pose after the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Summer McIntosh of Canada competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass, Jack Alexy and Patrick Sammon L to R) are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Thomas Ceccon of Italy competes during the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Wu Qingfeng of China is seen before the women's 50m freestyle semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team France pose after the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky L) of the United States and Lani Pallister of Australia are seen after the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Lani Pallister of Australia competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM