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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. 17, 2025 shows humanoid robots running during a sprint match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/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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Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

All players from both teams greet each other during the eighth round of the Top 14, which took place at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux Metropole on 25 October 2025, Gironde, France. Photo by Stephane Duprat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

All players from both teams greet each other during the eighth round of the Top 14, which took place at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux Metropole on 25 October 2025, Gironde, France. Photo by Stephane Duprat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

All players from both teams greet each other during the eighth round of the Top 14, which took place at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux Metropole on 25 October 2025, Gironde, France. Photo by Stephane Duprat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

All players from both teams greet each other during the eighth round of the Top 14, which took place at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux Metropole on 25 October 2025, Gironde, France. Photo by Stephane Duprat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Villarreal CF vs Manchester City

Players of both teams watching ball during Villarreal CF vs Manchester City , UEFA Champions League football match in Vila-real, Spain, October 21 2025

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FIFA Club World Cup - Miami

Players of both teams walks into the pitch before the opening match between Inter Miami CF of the United States and Al Ahly of Egypt at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Miami, the United States, on June 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PALLANUOTO - LEN Champions League - Final Four - Gold Medal - VK Novi Beograd vs FTC Telekom Waterpolo

Both teams lining together prior to the LEN Champions League Final Four gold-medal match between VK Novi Beograd and FTC Telekom Waterpolo at the National Pool Complex in Gzira, Malta, on June 1, 2025. during Final Four - Gold Medal - VK Novi Beograd vs FTC Telekom Waterpolo, LEN Cup - Champions League waterpolo match in Malta, Malta, June 01 2025

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (front, L), Hanshin Tigers manager Kuji Fujikawa (front, R) and players from both teams pose for a photo after an exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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RUGBY - Autumn Nations Series - Italy vs All Blacks

Both teams stand for the national anthems during the performance of the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and New Zealand (All Blacks) at Allianz Stadium. Final score Italy 11 29 New Zealand

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Royals Visit Valencia Three Weeks After The DANA

King Felipe VI greets the agents of the State Security teams that have worked in the DANA during the visit to the town of Letur, three weeks after the DANA, on November 19, 2024, in Letur, Albacete, Castilla La-Mancha (Spain). King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia travel to the Albacete town of Letur to inquire about the situation of the population affected by the DANA three weeks after the tragedy occurred. The visit is the second one made by both of them together, after the one made last November 3 to Paiporta, where they were accompanied by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and by the President of the Valencian Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, where they lived moments of tension. Photo by Víctor Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Spreads In Rabweh - Mount Lebanon

The fire in the Rabweh forests in Mount Lebanon continues to rage, expanding to the forests of Nabiyeh and Beit Misk, October 22, 2024. Strong winds have worsened the situation, pushing large clouds of smoke across the area and forcing authorities to close both directions of the Metn highway due to poor visibility as night falls. Civil Defense teams, supported by over ten fire trucks and army helicopters, are working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The situation remains critical as efforts to control the fire continue. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240809) -- PARIS, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams react after the water polo men's semifinal match between Serbia and the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-HOCKEY

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams react prior to the men's pool A match between Germany and the Netherlands of Hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240730) -- PARIS, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Athletes of both teams greet each other after the women's epee team bronze medal match of fencing between China and Poland at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Hongxiang)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARCHERY

(240729) -- PARIS, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Athletes of both teams are seen during the men's team bronze medal match between China and Trkiye of archery at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Canling)

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-AFRICA CUP-FINAL-ZIMBABWE VS ALGERIA

(240728) -- KAMPALA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams compete for the ball during the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup final match between Zimbabwe and Algeria at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-AFRICA CUP-FINAL-ZIMBABWE VS ALGERIA

(240728) -- KAMPALA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams compete for the ball during the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup final match between Zimbabwe and Algeria at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARCHERY

(240728) -- PARIS, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Both teams greet each other after the women's team gold medal match between South Korea and China of archery event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 28, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-AFRICA CUP-UGANDA VS BURKINA FASO

(240724) -- KAMPALA, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams vie for the ball during the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup 5th Place Semifinal between Uganda and Burkina Faso at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 24, 2024. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-AFRICA CUP-UGANDA VS BURKINA FASO

(240724) -- KAMPALA, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams vie for the ball during the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup 5th Place Semifinal between Uganda and Burkina Faso at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 24, 2024. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER-SOUTH KOREA VS CHINA

(240611) -- SEOUL, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Starters of both teams line up before the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER-SOUTH KOREA VS CHINA

(240611) -- SEOUL, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Starters of both teams line up before the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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UGANDA-ENTEBBE-DRAGON BOAT RACE-CHINA-TOURISM COOPERATION

(240610) -- ENTEBBE, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teams compete during a dragon boat race held on the nearshore part of Lake Victoria in Entebbe, Uganda, June 9, 2024. The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lake Victoria in central Uganda, Sunday. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-ENTEBBE-DRAGON BOAT RACE-CHINA-TOURISM COOPERATION

(240610) -- ENTEBBE, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Teams compete during a dragon boat race held on the nearshore part of Lake Victoria in Entebbe, Uganda, June 9, 2024. The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lake Victoria in central Uganda, Sunday. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-FINAL- REAL MADRID VS DORTMUND

(240602) -- LONDON, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams line up before the UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in London, Britain, June 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Str)

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(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-FINAL- REAL MADRID VS DORTMUND

(240602) -- LONDON, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams line up before the UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in London, Britain, June 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Str)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-VOLLEYBALL-WOMEN'S NATIONS LEAGUE 2024-CHN VS JPN (CN)

(240531) -- MACAO, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams greet each other after the preliminary match between China and Japan at the Women's Volleyball Nations League 2024 Macao in Macao, south China, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Sui Wai)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-VOLLEYBALL-WOMEN'S NATIONS LEAGUE 2024-CHN VS JPN (CN)

(240531) -- MACAO, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams greet each other after the preliminary match between China and Japan at the Women's Volleyball Nations League 2024 Macao in Macao, south China, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Lui Sui Wai)

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Ireland: One Minute Silence Before Bohemians FC Vs Palestinian Women’s Team Match

The Palestinian national women's football team played against Bohemians F.C., the Irish professional team, at Dalymount Park stadium in Dublin on Nakba Day, May 15. Before the match, both teams and fans observed a minute of silence.

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Brunei's top football club holds friendly match with Chinese football team

STORY: Brunei's top football club holds friendly match with Chinese football team SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players entering the field and fans cheering 2. various of Brunei team's first goal and an attacking sequence 3. various of Guangxi team's attacking sequence 4. various of football teams, along with honorary guests, taking a group photo in the national stadium STORYLINE: On Saturday evening, the Guangxi Pingguo Haliao Football Team from China played a friendly, international match with the Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club (DPMM FC) in Brunei at the invitation of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam. The match was held at the National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. DPMM FC emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the Guangxi team. Both teams participated in friendly athletic exchanges. DPMM FC is Brunei's top football club and was officially

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Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS TOPSHOT

(240321) -- BEIJING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams greet each other after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match between Singapore and China at the National Stadium in Singapore, March 21, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIERS-SINGAPORE VS CHINA

(240321) -- SINGAPORE, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams greet each other after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match between Singapore and China at the National Stadium in Singapore, March 21, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(240115) -- BEIJING, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, 2024) TRANSMITTED on Jan. 15, 2024. Players of both teams pay tribute to German football legend Franz Beckenbauer before the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayern Munich and TSG Hoffenheim in Munich, Germany, Jan. 12, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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(SP)GERMANY-MUNICH-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-BAYERN MUNICH VS HOFFENHEIM

(240113) -- MUNICH, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams pay tribute to German football legend Franz Beckenbauer before the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayern Munich and TSG Hoffenheim in Munich, Germany, Jan. 12, 2024. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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Volunteers Clean Pellets On Panxon Beach - Spain

Several volunteers collect pellets on the beach of Panxón, January 11, 2024, in Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Xunta de Galicia has published a series of action protocols for the collection of pellets from the Galician coast, both for contracted teams and volunteers, in addition to the document requesting support for the removal work that can be done by municipalities. Photo by Javier Vazquez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volunteers Clean Pellets On Panxon Beach - Spain

Several volunteers collect pellets on the beach of Panxón, January 11, 2024, in Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Xunta de Galicia has published a series of action protocols for the collection of pellets from the Galician coast, both for contracted teams and volunteers, in addition to the document requesting support for the removal work that can be done by municipalities. Photo by Javier Vazquez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volunteers Clean Pellets On Panxon Beach - Spain

Several volunteers collect pellets on the beach of Panxón, January 11, 2024, in Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Xunta de Galicia has published a series of action protocols for the collection of pellets from the Galician coast, both for contracted teams and volunteers, in addition to the document requesting support for the removal work that can be done by municipalities. Photo by Javier Vazquez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM