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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

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 reacts during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Wang Xindi of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalists Xu Mengtao (C), Li Tianma L) and Qi Guangpu of team China 1 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Bronze medalists Kaila Kuhn (C), Ashton Salwan (L) and Connor Curran of team USA 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalist team China 1 (C), silver medalist team China 2 (L) and bronze medalist team USA 2 react during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Li Tianma of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Wang Xindi of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 reacts during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Chen Meiting of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Kaila Kuhn of team USA 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Qi Guangpu of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Ashton Salwan of team USA 2 falls down during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Qi Guangpu of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows a performance team parading during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei (R) performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Wu Fei (above) passing a piece of equipment to Zhang Lu outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Wu Fei performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron receives a jersey from the French team during a meeting with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron plays table tennis during a meeting with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron receives a jersey from the Chinese team during a meeting with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron plays table tennis during a meeting with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Chinese and French table tennis players participating the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 5, 2025. Photo by Liu Yuchen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Prithika Pavade of France competes in the women's singles match against Wang Manyu of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Felix Lebrun of France celebrates in the men's singles match against Liang Jingkun of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ying/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Prithika Pavade of France competes in the women's singles match against Wang Manyu of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Felix Lebrun of France is seen in the men's singles match against Liang Jingkun of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Alexis Lebrun/Yuan Jia Nan (L) of France compete in the mixed doubles match against Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Prithika Pavade of France competes in the women's singles match against Wang Manyu of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ying/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Alexis Lebrun (L)/Felix Lebrun of France compete in the mixed doubles match against Wang Chuqin/Lin Shidong of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Bingjie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Alexis Lebrun (R)/Yuan Jia Nan of France compete in the mixed doubles match against Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha of China during the stage 2 group match between China and France at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ying/ABACAPRESS.COM