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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 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

10. Ousmane Dembele (France, football) Dembele had an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 35 goals across all competitions to help PSG claim the Ligue 1, French Cup and its first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The French striker was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Champions League Player of the Season. He also won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best Men's Player awards. This file photo taken on Sept. 22, 2025 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French player Ousmane Dembele posing with his trophy during the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Daeyoon Jung of South Korea competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Matt Graham of Australia competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Matt Graham of Australia competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Women's winner Tess Johnson (L) of the United States and men's winner Ikuma Horishima of Japan celebrate after the FIS Freestyle World Cup moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Walter Wallberg of Sweden competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Second-placed Walter Wallberg of Sweden celebrates after the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Second-placed Walter Wallberg (L) of Sweden, winner Ikuma Horishima of Japan and third-placed Nick Page of the United States celebrate after the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Nick Page of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Ikuma Horishima of Japan competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Walter Wallberg of Sweden competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Walter Wallberg of Sweden competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Ikuma Horishima of Japan competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Nick Page of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup men's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Perrine Laffont of France competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Second-placed Perrine Laffont (L) of France, winner Tess Johnson of the United States and third-placed Olivia Giaccio of the United States celebrate after the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Second-placed Perrine Laffont (L) of France, winner Tess Johnson of the United States and third-placed Olivia Giaccio of the United States celebrate after the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Perrine Laffont of France competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Olivia Giaccio of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Tess Johnson of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Olivia Giaccio of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Perrine Laffont of France competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Freestyle World Cup Opening 2025, Moguls Finals

Olivia Giaccio of the United States competes during the FIS Freestyle World Cup women's moguls finals in Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland, on December 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RIIKKA HURRI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Riikka Hurri/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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BIATHLON WORLD CUP ÖSTERSUND 2025

Finland's Tuomas Harjula during the men's 10 km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium in Östersund, Sweden, December 6, 2025.Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Code 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

Sonja Leinamo, Finland, and Suvi Minkkinen, Finland, after the finish in the women's 15 km at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden December 02, 2025.Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Code 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

Sonja Leinamo, Finland, and Suvi Minkkinen, Finland, after the finish in the women's 15 km at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden December 02, 2025.Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Code 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251202Sonja Leinamo, Finland, and Suvi Minkkinen, Finland, after the finish in the women's 15 km at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden December 02, 2025.Photo: Hanna Brunlöf / TT / Code 9200

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Tampere International Darts Cup

Scottish darts player Peter Wright during Tampere International Darts Cup in Tampere, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / TIMO MARTTILA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Timo Marttila/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tampere International Darts Cup

English darts player Luke Littler during Tampere International Darts Cup in Tampere, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / TIMO MARTTILA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Timo Marttila/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tampere International Darts Cup

Spectators during Tampere International Darts Cup in Tampere, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / TIMO MARTTILA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Timo Marttila/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251130From left, team Italy came in second place, team France won and team Norway came in third place in the mixed relay at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 30, 2025.Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Code 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251130The Italian team came in second place in the mixed relay at the Biathlon World Cup competitions at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 30, 2025.Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Kod 9200

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Leah Crisp AUS compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Camilla Zazzarini Italia .compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Giorgia Franceschini Italia .compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Italian Team compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 G. Franceschini, C. Zazzarini, N. Libralesso Italian Team

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Giorgia Franceschini Italia .compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Italian Team compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 G. Franceschini, C. Zazzarini, N. Libralesso Italian Team

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Camilla Zazzarini Italia .compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Italian Team compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 G. Franceschini, C. Zazzarini, N. Libralesso Italian Team

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Aurora Aiello Italia compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Giorgia Franceschini Italia .compete in the Women's Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025 , Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Italian Team compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 G. Franceschini, C. Zazzarini, N. Libralesso Italian Team

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Team NED compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 S. Schilder, R. Van Vliet, J. Groenewoud Team NED

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Italian Team compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 TEam Pursuit Women Neo Senior A. Marletti, G. Presti, E. Tormen Italin Team

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup

Milan, Italy November 29, 2025 ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, Milan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 Team JPN compete in the Women' s Single Distances and Team Competitions during the ISU Junior Speed Skating World Cup 2025, RMilan Speed Skating Stadium for the Road to 2026 A. Sekiguchi, K. Mitsui, K. Kojima, Team JPN