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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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Turkish Paralympic Swimmer Sevilay Ozturk

Gaziantep, Türkiye – January 15, 2024 – Underwater view of Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk, who has amputated arms, practicing in an indoor swimming pool. Öztürk is a Paralympic medalist, having competed at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Paralympic Swimmer Sevilay Ozturk

Gaziantep, Türkiye – January 15, 2024 – Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk wears goggles and a swim cap as she trains in the water during a practice session. Öztürk has won medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Paralympic Swimmer Sevilay Ozturk

Gaziantep, Türkiye – January 15, 2024 – Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk wears goggles and a swim cap as she trains in the water during a practice session. Öztürk has won medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Paralympic Swimmer Sevilay Ozturk

Gaziantep, Türkiye – January 15, 2024 – Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk wears goggles and a swim cap as she trains in the water during a practice session. Öztürk has won medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Paralympic Swimmer Sevilay Ozturk

Gaziantep, Türkiye – January 15, 2024 – Close-up of Turkish Paralympic swimmer Sevilay Öztürk wearing a swim cap and sportswear before training in an indoor swimming pool. Öztürk, who has represented Türkiye at multiple international championships, is a medalist at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor tries a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor poses for pictures at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People visit Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People pose for pictures with a giant model at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try games at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People live stream at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People line up to try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try games at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try games at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

Visitors enter a hall of Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor poses for pictures with cosplayers at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor poses for pictures with a giant model at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor tries a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try Lego at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A performer makes preparations at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A man takes pictures of a model at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor greets a cosplayer at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A man films a model at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

A visitor poses for photos with cosplayers at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gamescom Computer Games Fair Cologne

People try a game at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gamescom 2025, one of the world's largest trade fairs for computer and video games, kicked off here on Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting both the industry's global reach and the growing footprint of Chinese developers. Photo by Zhang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

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Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

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Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-BASKETBALL

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides compete during the men's basketball gold medal game between the United States and France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Meng Yongmin)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(240809) -- COLOMBES, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides compete during the women's hockey gold medal match between China and the Netherlands at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Colombes, France, Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(240809) -- COLOMBES, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides enter the pitch for the women's hockey bronze medal match between Argentina and Belgium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Colombes, France, Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240809) -- PARIS, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both teams react after the water polo men's semifinal match between Serbia and the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

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Paris 2024 - Brazil Reach Women's Beach Volleyball Final

Players of both sides compete during the beach volleyball women's semifinal between Ana Patricia Silva Ramos/Eduarda Santos Lisboa of Brazil and Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy of Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 8, 2024. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - France Reach Women’s Handball Final

Players of both sides vie for the ball during the women's handball semifinal match between Sweden and France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, Aug. 8, 2024. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-BEACH VOLLEYBALL

(240808) -- PARIS, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides compete during the beach volleyball women's semifinal between Ana Patricia Silva Ramos/Eduarda Santos Lisboa of Brazil and Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy of Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 8, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Zongzhi)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(240807) -- COLOMBES, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides give high-fives ahead of the women's hockey semi-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Colombes, France, Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-BEACH VOLLEYBALL

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides enter the court after a break during the beach volleyball women's quarterfinal between Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy of Australia and Zoe Verge-Depre/Esmee Boebner of Switzerland at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-BEACH VOLLEYBALL

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides prepare to enter the court ahead of the beach volleyball women's quarterfinal between Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy of Australia and Zoe Verge-Depre/Esmee Boebner of Switzerland at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240806) -- SAINT-DENIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides vie for the ball during the women's water polo quarterfinal between Spain and Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240806) -- SAINT-DENIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides attend a ceremony ahead of the women's water polo quarterfinal between Spain and Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240806) -- SAINT-DENIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of both sides vie for the ball during the women's water polo quarterfinal between Spain and Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

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Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM