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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

Protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Supreme Court considers legality of transgender school sports bans

LGBTQ+ rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in challenges to state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports on January 13, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Romel Pacheco, María José Alcalá accompanied by the athletes Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, pose during the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican team for the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, led the flag-raising ceremony for Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, the 4 athletes who will participate in the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Romel Pacheco, María José Alcalá accompanied by the athletes Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, pose during the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican team for the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Romel Pacheco, María José Alcalá accompanied by the athletes Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, during the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican team for the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, during the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican team for the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, led the flag-raising ceremony for Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, the 4 athletes who will participate in the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Of Mexico Presents The Flag To The Athletes Representing Mexico At The Winter Games - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Donovan Carrillo, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona and Regina Martínez, during the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican team for the XXV edition of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during a news conference at the National Palace. on January 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/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. 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

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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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/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