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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

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

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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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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kotaro Kiyooka of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's freestyle 65-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kotaro Kiyooka (top) of Japan competes against Rahman Amouzadkhalili of Iran in the men's freestyle 65-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kotaro Kiyooka (L) of Japan competes against Rahman Amouzadkhalili of Iran in the men's freestyle 65-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kotaro Kiyooka (L) of Japan competes against Rahman Amouzadkhalili of Iran in the men's freestyle 65-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan reacts after beating Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (R) of Japan reacts after beating Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (R) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi of Japan celebrates on the podium after winning the men's freestyle 74-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi of Japan celebrates after winning his match against Chermen Valiev of Albania to win gold in the men's freestyle 74-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi (L) of Japan shake hands with Chermen Valiev of Albania after winning the men's freestyle 74-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi (blue) of Japan competes against Chermen Valiev of Albania in the men's freestyle 74-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

(from left) Silver medalist Chermen Valiev of Albania, gold medalist Kota Takahashi of Japan and bronze medalists Tajmuraz Salkazanov of Slovakia and Russian Zaurbek Sidakov pose for a photo on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's freestyle 74-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi (L) of Japan celebrates after winning his match against Chermen Valiev of Albania in the men's freestyle 74-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Kota Takahashi (L) of Japan celebrates after winning his match against Chermen Valiev of Albania in the men's freestyle 74-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi of Japan celebrates after defeating Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi of Japan celebrates after defeating Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi of Japan celebrates after defeating Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi (R) of Japan defeats Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi (R) of Japan defeats Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi (R) of Japan competes against Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi (L) of Japan competes against Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Yoshinosuke Aoyagi of Japan poses with the gold medal he won in the men's freestyle 70-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Zahid Valencia (R) of the United States celebrates after defeating Hayato Ishiguro of Japan in the men's freestyle 86-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Hayato Ishiguro of Japan poses with the silver medal he won in the men's freestyle 86-kilogram event at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Zahid Valencia (R) of the United States competes against Hayato Ishiguro of Japan in the men's freestyle 86-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Zahid Valencia (R) of the United States competes against Hayato Ishiguro of Japan in the men's freestyle 86-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Katie Ledecky of the United States poses after winning gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 2, 2025.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Katie Ledecky of the United States poses after winning gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 2, 2025.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Katie Ledecky (C) of the United States poses after winning gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 2, 2025, alongside silver medalist Lani Pallister (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Katie Ledecky (C) of the United States poses after winning gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 2, 2025, alongside silver medalist Lani Pallister (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Katie Ledecky of the United States swims to gold in the women's 800-meter freestyle final at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 2, 2025.

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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

Li Bingjie of China greets the spectators before the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky L) of the United States and Summer McIntosh of Canada compete during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/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 Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Jack Alexy competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Patrick Sammon competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM