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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

(L to R) Eduard Hallberg from Finland (second place) and Clement Noel from France (first place) during AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/2026, mens Slalom race at 3Tre Slope on January 7, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Trento Italy.

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

(L to R) Clement Noel from France (first place) and Paco Rassat from France (3rd place) during AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/2026, mens Slalom race at 3Tre Slope on January 7, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Trento Italy.

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Nordico - Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup

Jassmi Joensuu (FIN) in first place during Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup, Nordic Ski race in Val di Fiemme, Italy, January 03 2026

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Nordico - Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) in first place during Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup, Nordic Ski race in Val di Fiemme, Italy, January 03 2026

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Sunrise of 2026 in The World - China

This photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows sunlight shining on the Meili Snow Mountain in Deqen County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. Photo by Li Chunlei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Sunrise of 2026 in The World - China

This photo taken on January 1, 2026 shows sunlight shining on the Meili Snow Mountain in Deqen County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. Photo by Li Chunlei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Sunrise of 2026 in The World - Chin

A drone photo taken in Luding County of southwest China's Sichuan Province shows a view of Mount Gongga at sunrise on Jan. 1, 2026. People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. Photo by Jiang Hongjing Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Sunrise of 2026 in The World - Chin

A drone photo taken in Luding County of southwest China's Sichuan Province shows a view of Mount Gongga at sunrise on Jan. 1, 2026. People across China welcome the arrival of 2026 at sunrise. Photo by Jiang Hongjing Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the tip of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the tip of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Workers operate at the construction site of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 30, 2025. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Workers operate at the construction site of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 30, 2025. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

A general view shows chess players competing in the Blitz women's and men's first round at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Fabiano Caruana (L) of the United States competes during the Blitz Open first round against Aleksey Grebnev of Russia at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Magnus Carlsen of Norway competes during the Blitz Open first round against Marco Materia of France at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov (R) of Uzbekistan competes during the Blitz Open first round against Arjun Erigaisi of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Viswanathan Anand (2nd L), an Indian chess grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, plays the first round at the First Move Ceremony between Ju Wenjun (L) of China and Luong Phuong Hanh (R) of Vietnam during the women's Blitz first round at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/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. 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

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/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

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Podium Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Podium Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom - Podium

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) , on December 21, 2025 in Alta Badia, Italy. Photo by Sergio Bisi/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom - Podium

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Podium Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT) , on December 21, 2025 in Alta Badia, Italy. Photo by Sergio Bisi/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT) First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Podium Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT)

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Podium Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Second Palce: PINHEIRO BRAATHEN Lucas (BRA) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT) Photo by Mattia Radoni/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 Third place BRENNSTEINER Stefan (AUT) First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom

FIS Ski World Cup 2024-2025 - Men's World Cup Giant Slalom Alta Badia 21/12/25 First Place: Marco SCHWARZ (AUT)