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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

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

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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Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Japan's Yusuke Nishiyama finishes second at the Fukuoka International Marathon at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Ethiopia's Bayelign Yegzaw (front) wins the Fukuoka International Marathon ahead of Japanese runner-up Yusuke Nishiyama (back) at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

Competitors run during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China, on December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on December 7, 2025 shows competitors running during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

Competitors run during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China, on December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

Competitors run during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China, on December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

A drone photo taken on on December 7, 2025 shows competitors running during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

Competitors run during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China, on December 7, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Marathon - China

Macao Marathon - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on December 7, 2025 shows competitors running through a bridge during the Macao International Marathon 2025 in Macao, South China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Kenya's London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe (L) and Spain's world 20km and 35km race walk champion Maria Perez (C) receive their Men's and Women's out of stadium athlete of the year awards during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Kenya's London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe (L) and Spain's world 20km and 35km race walk champion Maria Perez pose with their Men's and Women's out of stadium athlete of the year awards during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Kenya's London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe (L) speaks after receiving the Men's out of stadium athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Kenya's London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe (L) and Spain's world 20km and 35km race walk champion Maria Perez (C) receive their Men's and Women's out of stadium athlete of the year awards during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nike Store

Nike Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Customers watch Shanghai Marathon professional running shoe advertisement at Nike store in Shanghai, China on November 25, 2025.

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Nike Store

Nike Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Customers watch Shanghai Marathon professional running shoe advertisement at Nike store in Shanghai, China on November 25, 2025.

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Nike Store

Nike Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Customers watch Shanghai Marathon professional running shoe advertisement at Nike store in Shanghai, China on November 25, 2025.

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Nike Store

Nike Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Customers watch Shanghai Marathon professional race apparel at Nike store in Shanghai, China on November 25, 2025.

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Nike Store

Nike Store

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Customers watch Shanghai Marathon professional race apparel at Nike store in Shanghai, China on November 25, 2025.

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Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

First-placed Anchinalu Dessie Genaneh (C) of Ethiopia poses with second-placed Marion Jepkonga Kibor (L) of Kenya and third-placed Kuftu Tahir Dadiso of Ethiopia during the awarding ceremony for the women's marathon event at the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

First-placed Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the men's marathon event at the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Third-placed Han Il Ryong of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) attends the awarding ceremony for the men's marathon event at the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

First-placed Lemi Berhanu Hayle (C) of Ethiopia poses with second-placed Desalegn Girma Debel (L) of Ethiopia and third-placed Han Il Ryong of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during the awarding ceremony for the men's marathon event at the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Second-placed Desalegn Girma Debel of Ethiopia poses during the awarding ceremony for the men's marathon event at the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Participants compete during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Participants run past the Tian'anmen Square during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Participants run past the Tian'anmen Square during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Participants start during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Marathon - China

2025 Beijing Marathon - China

Participants start during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, on November 2, 2025. Photo by Xie Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

(L-R) Mirna Beatriz De la Cruz Alvarez, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi pose during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi looks on during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi and Mirna Beatriz De la Cruz Alvarez during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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