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

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

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

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

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

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

First Damascus Marathon After Fall of the Assad Regime - Syria

Illustration of the first Damascus Marathon after the fall of Assad’s regime where 2,500 runners from different age groups participated. The race began on the Airport Road and concluded at Umayyad Square in the heart of the capital in Damascus, Syria on September 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

BEIJING, China, May 16 Kyodo - A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race. (Kyodo)

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

BEIJING, China, April 21 Kyodo - The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes. (Kyodo)

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner (C) completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World's first humanoid half-marathon

World's first humanoid half-marathon

The world's first humanoid half-marathon is held in Beijing on April 19, 2025. About 20 two-legged robots competed in the race, with the winner completing the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

Humanoid robots and humans participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on April 19, 2025.

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

World First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

Humanoid robots and humans participated in the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China on on April 19, 2025.