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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. 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

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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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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows humanoid robots combating during a kickboxing match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) grounds out off San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (11) in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 22, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) grounds out off San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (11) in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 22, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by an unmanned fixed-point camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows the Sakurajima volcano in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing what appeared to be a fireball on the night of Aug. 19.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by a fixed-point infrared camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows what appeared to be a fireball in Nachikatsuura in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing such a phenomenon on the night of Aug. 19.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by an unmanned fixed-point camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows the Sakurajima volcano in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing what appeared to be a fireball on the night of Aug. 19.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (11) in the first inning of a baseball game against at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (11) in the first inning of a baseball game against at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot dances for the audience at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

This photo taken on Aug. 17, 2025 shows a scene of the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival held in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Children play chess against robots at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Children compete in a game at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot interacts with children at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A boy experiences brain science technique at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A boy experiences brain science technique at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot dances for the audience at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Children wearing VR glasses are pictured in a gesture recognition game at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza City Addressing Disability Issues - Gaza

Graphic Content - Palestinian child Samir Zaqout, 11, who lost his right arm and left leg in an Israeli airstrike, stays together with his family member at home in Gaza City, Aug. 14, 2025. Samir is permanently disabled after shrapnel penetrated his entire body and requires multiple surgeries. Samir's family is appealing for his evacuation abroad to complete his treatment. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza City Addressing Disability Issues - Gaza

Graphic Content - Palestinian child Samir Zaqout, 11, who lost his right arm and left leg in an Israeli airstrike, shows his photos before the airstrike at home in Gaza City, Aug. 14, 2025. Samir is permanently disabled after shrapnel penetrated his entire body and requires multiple surgeries. Samir's family is appealing for his evacuation abroad to complete his treatment. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza City Addressing Disability Issues - Gaza

Graphic Content - Palestinian child Samir Zaqout, 11, who lost his right arm and left leg in an Israeli airstrike, shows the scars on his back and right leg at home in Gaza City, Aug. 14, 2025. Samir is permanently disabled after shrapnel penetrated his entire body and requires multiple surgeries. Samir's family is appealing for his evacuation abroad to complete his treatment. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wildfires Threaten Naples - Italy

A vehicle of civil protection is seen near the site of a wildfire at the Vesuvius National Park in Naples, Italy, Aug. 11, 2025. A prolonged summer of extreme heat and drought has pushed vast parts of Europe into a severe wildfire crisis, triggering mass evacuations, claiming lives and inflicting heavy damage on forests, farmland and infrastructure. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Heat, drought, negligence: drivers of Europe's 2025 wildfire crisis" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza City Addressing Disability Issues - Gaza

Graphic Content - Palestinian child Samir Zaqout, 11, who lost his right arm and left leg in an Israeli airstrike, struggles to stand with the help of his family member at home in Gaza City, Aug. 14, 2025. Samir is permanently disabled after shrapnel penetrated his entire body and requires multiple surgeries. Samir's family is appealing for his evacuation abroad to complete his treatment. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza City Addressing Disability Issues - Gaza

Graphic Content - This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025 shows Palestinian child Samir Zaqout, 11, who lost his right arm and left leg in an Israeli airstrike, at home in Gaza City. Samir is permanently disabled after shrapnel penetrated his entire body and requires multiple surgeries. Samir's family is appealing for his evacuation abroad to complete his treatment. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wildfires Threaten Naples - Italy

This photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows the site of a wildfire at the Vesuvius National Park in Naples, Italy. A prolonged summer of extreme heat and drought has pushed vast parts of Europe into a severe wildfire crisis, triggering mass evacuations, claiming lives and inflicting heavy damage on forests, farmland and infrastructure. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Heat, drought, negligence: drivers of Europe's 2025 wildfire crisis" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wildfires Threaten Naples - Italy

This photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows the site of a wildfire at the Vesuvius National Park in Naples, Italy. A prolonged summer of extreme heat and drought has pushed vast parts of Europe into a severe wildfire crisis, triggering mass evacuations, claiming lives and inflicting heavy damage on forests, farmland and infrastructure. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Heat, drought, negligence: drivers of Europe's 2025 wildfire crisis" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wildfires Threaten Naples - Italy

A firefighting helicopter tackles a wildfire at the Vesuvius National Park in Naples, Italy, Aug. 11, 2025. A prolonged summer of extreme heat and drought has pushed vast parts of Europe into a severe wildfire crisis, triggering mass evacuations, claiming lives and inflicting heavy damage on forests, farmland and infrastructure. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Heat, drought, negligence: drivers of Europe's 2025 wildfire crisis" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

TAMANA, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - The city of Tamana in Kumamoto Prefecture is flooded on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan. (Kyodo)

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New int'l airport in Cambodia

Photo taken Aug. 11, 2025, shows the interior of a terminal at Techo International Airport in Kandal Stung in Kandal Province, approximately 25 kilometers south of Phnom Penh. The new airport will begin operations on Sept. 9.

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New int'l airport in Cambodia

Photo taken Aug. 11, 2025, shows a terminal at Techo International Airport in Kandal Stung in Kandal Province, approximately 25 kilometers south of Phnom Penh. The new airport will begin operations on Sept. 9.

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Wildfire Ignites South of Port Alberni - Canada

A wildfire is seen burning about 16 kilometres south of Port Alberni, B.C., on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Photo by Evan Hammond/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured after allowing a two-run single to Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto allows a two-run single hit to Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is told by manager Dave Roberts to leave the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) leaves the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured in the dugout after leaving the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured in the dugout after leaving the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives with a coach when rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 11, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.