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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in the capital's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the two-day road relay. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in the capital's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the two-day road relay. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in the capital's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the two-day road relay.

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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in the capital's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the two-day road relay.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start in Tokyo's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2025, the first day of the two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay.

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Tokyo-Hakone ekiden road relay

The first runners of 21 teams start in Tokyo's Otemachi business district on Jan. 2, 2025, the first day of the two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay.

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners start to run during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners wait for the start of the race during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners wait for the start of the race during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners start to run during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

The runners go to the starting line during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners wait for the start of the race during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

Runners wait for the start of the race during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

The runners warm up during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

The runners warm up during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

The runners warm up during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerorun Paris 2024 - Dugny

The runners warm up during the launch of Aerorun Paris 2024, which is the first solidarity running race organized on the runways of Paris-Le Bourget airport for the benefit of the Aviation Sans Frontières association which is an association which routes aid emergency from France and its bases abroad, and to help the most deprived. It is the first and only non-governmental organization to have obtained an air carrier certificate (CTA), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. October 20, 2024 in Dugny near Paris. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-LUMBINI-PEACE MARATHON

(240406) -- LUMBINI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in "Run For World Peace" program in Lumbini, Nepal, April 6, 2024. A peace marathon was held on Saturday in Nepal's Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha and a UNESCO world heritage site, to mark the first Lumbini international peace festival. (Xinhua/Yi Aijun)

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NEPAL-LUMBINI-PEACE MARATHON

(240406) -- LUMBINI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in "Run For World Peace" program in Lumbini, Nepal, April 6, 2024. A peace marathon was held on Saturday in Nepal's Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha and a UNESCO world heritage site, to mark the first Lumbini international peace festival. (Xinhua/Yi Aijun)

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Presidential election votings start in Finland

STORY: Presidential election votings start in Finland SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024/earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station 2. various of posters of candidates (earlier footage) STORYLINE: Finland's presidential election kicked off on Sunday as polling stations opened at 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Finns are going to cast their votes until 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) to elect a president for a six-year term. Nine candidates are contesting to be the successor to the incumbent, Sauli Niinisto. After two terms in the presidency, he is not running. According to Finland's constitution, the president can be elected to only two consecutive terms. If none of the candidates receives more than half of the votes in the first round, a second round will be held between the top two runners on Feb. 11. The presidential candidate of the National Coalition, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, and independent Green candidate, forme

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Three bulls with the runners during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

The runners next to the bulls during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, on January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Runners with the bulls during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, on January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

The runners next to the bulls during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, on January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

The runners next to the bulls during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, on January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Three bulls with the runners during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM