Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

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. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

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

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

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 July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

S. Korea players celebrate after winning the East Asian Football Federation E-1 women's football championship on July 16, 2025, at Suwon WC Stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

S. Korea players celebrate after winning the East Asian Football Federation E-1 women's football championship on July 16, 2025, at Suwon WC Stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

Football: EAFF E-1 championship

S. Korea players celebrate after winning the East Asian Football Federation E-1 women's football championship on July 16, 2025, at Suwon WC Stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan's Ryo Germain (R) reacts after scoring in the first half of an East Asian E-1 men's football championship match against South Korea in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan's Ryo Germain (L) reacts after scoring in the first half of an East Asian E-1 men's football championship match against South Korea in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan's Ryo Germain (13) scores in the first half of an East Asian E-1 men's football championship match against South Korea in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan's Ryo Germain (R) reacts after scoring in the first half of an East Asian E-1 men's football championship match against South Korea in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan players and staff pose for a photo after winning the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan's Ryo Germain (C) scores in the first half of an East Asian E-1 men's football championship match against South Korea in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan players and staff pose for a photo after winning the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) and his players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) and his players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) and his players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) and his players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Football: East Asian E-1 championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) and his players celebrate their victory at the East Asian E-1 men's football championship in Yongin, South Korea, on July 15, 2025.

Football: E-1 Championship

Football: E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu holds a press conference in Yongin, South Korea, on July 6, 2025, the eve of the opening of the East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship.

Football: E-1 Championship

Football: E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu holds a press conference in Yongin, South Korea, on July 6, 2025, the eve of the opening of the East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship.

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announces a 26-man squad for the upcoming East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship in South Korea during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on July 3, 2025.

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announces a 26-man squad for the upcoming East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship in South Korea during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on July 3, 2025.

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announces a 26-man squad for the upcoming East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship in South Korea during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on July 3, 2025.

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Football: Japan squad for E-1 Championship

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announces a 26-man squad for the upcoming East Asian Football Federation's E-1 Championship in South Korea during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on July 3, 2025.

(SP)CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-2ND ASIAN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP-OPENING CEREMONY

(SP)CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-2ND ASIAN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP-OPENING CEREMONY

(240711) -- PHNOM PENH, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the second Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Photo by Rani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Shen Jiayi (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyun (R) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of China celebrate after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Coaches of China celebrate after the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of China celebrate after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyun (R) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yang Shuming (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Shen Jiayi (L) of China celebrates with teammate Wang Aoqian after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Hongyun (R) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of China celebrate after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Coaches of China celebrate after the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shen Jiayi (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Hongyun (R) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shen Jiayi (L) of China celebrates with teammate Wang Aoqian after winning the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)THAILAND-NAKHON PATHOM-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

(240623) -- NAKHON PATHOM, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Shuming (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan at the 15th Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

North Korean karate athletes attend the opening ceremony of the East Asian karate championship in Taizhou, eastern China, on April 28, 2023, making a comeback to the international sports scene after three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

North Korean karate athletes attend the opening ceremony of the East Asian karate championship in Taizhou, eastern China, on April 28, 2023, making a comeback to the international sports scene after three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

N. Korea returns to int'l sports event

North Korean karate athletes attend the opening ceremony of the East Asian karate championship in Taizhou, eastern China, on April 28, 2023, making a comeback to the international sports scene after three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indonesian men's volleyball team expresses high hopes for Asian Games

STORY: Indonesian men's volleyball team expresses high hopes for Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG JIE, Head coach of Indonesian men's volleyball team 3. various of the training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): HERNANDA ZULFI, Indonesian men's volleyball team player 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Indonesian): FAHRI SEPTIAN PUTRATAMA, Indonesian men's volleyball team player 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JIANG JIE, Head coach of Indonesian men's volleyball team STORYLINE: The Indonesian men's volleyball team has expressed high hopes for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. The team is led by Jiang Jie, a former Chinese national volleyball team player. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG JIE, Head coach of Indonesian men's volleyball team "I started to lead the Indonesian national team in March 2022. I led the team to participate in the Southeast Asian Games twice and each time we won the championship. Through the (

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing (L) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaoyun (C) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230709) -- HONG KONG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hou Changqing (C) of China competes during the gold medal match between China and South Korea at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)