Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World aquatics championships: Swimming

World aquatics championships: Swimming

Summer McIntosh (L) of Canada and Leon Marchand of France pose on the final day of the world aquatics championships in Singapore on Aug. 3, 2025. McIntosh won four gold medals and Marchand two during the championships.

Japan Paralympic athletes return home from Paris

Japan Paralympic athletes return home from Paris

Japanese swimmers Takayuki Suzuki (front), who won four medals at the Paris Paralympics, including the men's SB3 50-meter breaststroke gold, and Keiichi Kimura (2nd from L), who won the men's S11 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly titles, arrive at Haneda airport in Tokyo upon their return from France on Sept. 10, 2024.

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

aris 2024 - Gymnastic - Michael Phelps In The Stands

American swimmer Michael Phelps with family elebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals

STORY: Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:30 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan African Open 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABOUBACAR N'GOM, Chief Director of Refereeing of the African Judo Union 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEROME ZELMAN, Ivorian athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): YOANE NGAE, Cameroonian athlete STORYLINE: The second edition of the Abidjan African Open has brought together around 400 athletes from 40 African countries to celebrate African judo since Thursday in Abidjan. The four-day competition is divided into two parts for African athletes of the African Judo Union aged 15 to 20 and international athletes respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer "I think judo is facing many challenges at the moment. But the overall level is good and there are enough reserve forces. The national team coach and

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINESE MILITARY DOCTORS-MEDAL AWARDING CEREMONY

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINESE MILITARY DOCTORS-MEDAL AWARDING CEREMONY

(240127) -- PHNOM PENH, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lt. Gen. Moeung Ponlork (C), director general of the General Department of Logistics and Finance at the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense, presents honorable medals to four Chinese military doctors during an awarding ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Jan. 27, 2024. Cambodia on Saturday pinned honorable medals to four Chinese military doctors in recognition of their contributions to improving medical standards of the Preah Ket Mealea Hospital. (Photo by Liao Hongqing/Xinhua)

Cambodia awards honorable medals to 4 Chinese military doctors

STORY: Cambodia awards honorable medals to 4 Chinese military doctors SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the medal awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Cambodia on Saturday pinned honorable medals to four Chinese military doctors in recognition of their contributions to improving medical standards of the Preah Ket Mealea Hospital. Lt. Gen. Moeung Ponlork, director general of the General Department of Logistics and Finance at the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense, presented the "Knight Class" medals to them at a ceremony held here. Ponlork expressed his profound gratitude to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) for having provided a great deal of support to the hospital, saying that the assistance has importantly contributed to further deepening the friendship between the two countries and peoples. "China's medical assistance has not only built capacity for medical practitioners at the hospital, b

Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti turns 103

STORY: Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti turns 103 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): ADAM SCHMIDT, Hungarian Secretary of State for Sports 2. various of Agnes Keleti STORYLINE: Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti celebrated her 103rd birthday in Budapest on Tuesday. This remarkable milestone not only marks her longevity but solidifies her status as the world's oldest living Olympic champion. Her athletic prowess led her to win five Olympic gold medals - a testament to her skill and dedication. She first captured gold in Helsinki in 1952 and followed with an astounding four golds in Melbourne in 1956. This incredible feat made her the most successful Hungarian female Olympian in history and firmly established her as a national treasure. However, Keleti's story extends beyond her Olympic glory. Surviving the horrors of World War II, she exemplified resilience and strength, attrib

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 7. Zhang Yufei (female, swimming) In 2023, Zhang claimed 23 gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the World Aquatics Championships, FISU World University Games, Asian Games and World Cup series. At the Fukuoka World Championships, she won her first world title in the women's 100m butterfly. The 25-year-old was named women's MVP at the Hangzhou Asian Games with a haul of six golds. This file photo taken on July 30, 2023 shows Zhang Yufei of China posing with her medals after the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 2. Wang Chuqin (male, table tennis) At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Wang became the first-ever men's paddler to win four gold medals at a single Asiad. The 23-year-old also reclaimed the men's doubles title with Fan Zhendong for China and retained the mixed doubles crown with Sun Yingsha at the Durban worlds. This file photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows Wang Chuqin of China celebrating during the men's team finals table tennis match between China and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

Chinese athletes win 4 gold medals on 1st day of 16th World Wushu Championships

STORY: Chinese athletes win 4 gold medals on 1st day of 16th World Wushu Championships SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: DALLAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, the U.S. state of Texas STORYLINE: The Chinese team won four gold medals in five events on Friday, the first day of the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, the U.S. state of Texas, according to the Chinese Wushu delegation. Lu Xiangcheng won the gold medal in the men's Taijiquan event; Wu Jianing won the gold medal in the women's Nandao event; Liu Zhaohe won the gold medal in the men's Daoshu event; Dai Dandan won the gold medal in the women's Taijijian event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dallas, U.S. (XHTV)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ROWING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ROWING (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Shuxian, Liu Xiaoxin, Wang Zifeng and Xu Xingye (from L to R) of China pose with gold medals after winning the Women's Four Final of rowing at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Myanmar Wushu athletes aiming high for 19th Asian Games

STORY: Myanmar Wushu athletes aiming high for 19th Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Myanmar Wushu athletes training STORYLINE: Ahead of the 19th Asian Games, Myanmar Wushu athletes were training hard to achieve good results in the competition. A total of 7 members will take part in the 19th Asian games, including four athletes, one coach and two officials of Myanmar Wushu Federation. They left Myanmar on Friday according to the Swe Swe Thant, Coach of Myanmar Wushu Federation. Team Myanmar has made great efforts to win the highest prize in the competition. Swe Swe Thant also mentioned her expectation. "In the Asian Games, the Myanmar Wushu team had abundant experience and we had won gold, silver and bronze medals. We once won prizes in the 18th Asian Games," Swe Swe Thant said. 111 athletes (63 men and 48 women) from Myanmar will compete in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Xinhu

Hong Kong holds welcome ceremony for delegation returning from Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Hong Kong holds welcome ceremony for delegation returning from Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome home ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held Wednesday at the Hong Kong International Airport to welcome the Hong Kong, China Delegation returning from the 31st FISU World University Games, which concluded on Tuesday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. More than 140 athletes in Hong Kong's largest delegation competed in 11 sports at the games and gained 12 medals, including four gold, one silver and seven bronze. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, China. (XHTV)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo shows skier Song Chengmin (2nd L) pose for photograph. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Song Chengmin, who specializes in cross-country skiing and won four national skiing gold medals, has witnessed the upgrading of the Jinchang Ski Resort as one of the first-generation skiers in China. Despite being 78 years old now, Song has remained active in the field of sports. After retiring from skiing, Song served as the principal of Tonghua Children's Sports School. He trained more than 240 athletes, who have harvested 69 gold medals in national junior skiing competitions and 338 medals in provincial skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Song Chengmin is seen at a newly-established cross-country ski resort in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 10, 2023. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Song Chengmin, who specializes in cross-country skiing and won four national skiing gold medals, has witnessed the upgrading of the Jinchang Ski Resort as one of the first-generation skiers in China. Despite being 78 years old now, Song has remained active in the field of sports. After retiring from skiing, Song served as the principal of Tonghua Children's Sports School. He trained more than 240 athletes, who have harvested 69 gold medals in national junior skiing competitions and 338 medals in provincial skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long bee

Figure skating: Four Continents

Figure skating: Four Continents

Japanese pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara celebrate after winning gold medals at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 11, 2023.

Figure skating: Four Continents

Figure skating: Four Continents

Japanese pair Riku Miura (front) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after winning gold medals at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 11, 2023.

Figure skating: Four Continents

Figure skating: Four Continents

Japanese pair Riku Miura (front) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after winning gold medals at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 11, 2023.

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xia Jiangbo (C) interacts with students during the school sports day in a primary school in Shiquan County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Nov. 3, 2022. Xia is a deputy to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and a trainer of a sports administration center in Shiquan County. Xia won two gold medals at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. She has claimed 35 gold medals and broken the world record four times. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Feb. 4, 2022 shows the river of images during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing successfully hosted the Olympic Winter Games from February 4 to 20 and the Paralympic Winter Games from March 4 to 13. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening and closing ceremonies and declared both events open. China notched nine gold, four silver and two bronze medals to rank third, with the number of gold and total medals marking record highs in its Olympic Winter Games history. Sitting atop the medal standings with 61 medals, of which 18 were golds, the host nation also set new records in its Paralympic Winter Games history. The legacy of Beijing 2022 went far beyond the arena. When Beijing won the Olympic bid in 2015, China aimed to engage 300 million people in winter sports. And by October 2021, over 346 million Chinese people had participated in winter

TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Feb. 4, 2022 shows the Olympic delegation of the People's Republic of China parade into the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing successfully hosted the Olympic Winter Games from February 4 to 20 and the Paralympic Winter Games from March 4 to 13. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening and closing ceremonies and declared both events open. China notched nine gold, four silver and two bronze medals to rank third, with the number of gold and total medals marking record highs in its Olympic Winter Games history. Sitting atop the medal standings with 61 medals, of which 18 were golds, the host nation also set new records in its Paralympic Winter Games history. The legacy of Beijing 2022 went far beyond the arena. When Beijing won the Olympic bid in 2015, China aimed to engage 300 million people in winter sports. And by October 2021, over 346 mill

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2022

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2022

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 24, 2022 shows Katie Ledecky of the United States reacts after the women's 800m freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Ledecky won the women's 800m freestyle at the FINA World Championships in Budapest, to take the fifth consecutive title in the event. In this tournament, the 25-year-old clinched four gold medals to take her world championships gold medal tally to 19. Ledecky also broke the women's short-course world record in the 1,500m and 800m freestyle at the FINA World Cup. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Japanese sommelier named member of Bordeaux wine body

Japanese sommelier named member of Bordeaux wine body

NAGOYA, Japan - French restaurant sommelier Toshihiko Miyake (C) and eight other Japanese people get medals and certificates from Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux (Grand Bordeaux Wine Council) in Nagoya, central Japan, on Nov. 25, 2014, following their appointment as members of Commanderie de Bordeaux a Nagoya, one of the council's four Japanese branches, to promote friendship among Bordeaux wine lovers.

Hagino named Asian Games MVP

Hagino named Asian Games MVP

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino holds a trophy as he was named the most valuable athlete of the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. The 20-year-old Hagino won medals in all seven races he entered, capturing four golds, one silver and two bronze.

Murakami wins Four Continents, Miyahara 2nd

Murakami wins Four Continents, Miyahara 2nd

TAIPEI, Taiwan - (from L to R) Japan's Satoko Miyahara and Kanako Murakami, and China's Li Zijun pose with their medals during an award ceremony for the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Taipei on Jan. 25, 2014. Murakami won the championships and Miyahara came in second, followed by Li.

Murakami wins Four Continents, Miyahara 2nd

Murakami wins Four Continents, Miyahara 2nd

TAIPEI, Taiwan - (from L to R) Japan's Satoko Miyahara, Kanako Murakami and China's Li Zijun pose with their medals during an award ceremony for the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Taipei on Jan. 25, 2014. Murakami won the championships and Miyahara came in second, followed by Li.

Four Continents figure skating championships

Four Continents figure skating championships

OSAKA, Japan - (From L) Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu, Canada's Kevin Reynolds and China's Yan Han hold up the silver, gold and bronze medals respectively during the award ceremony at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Feb. 9, 2013.

Phelps 8th in 400-meter individual medley prelim

Phelps 8th in 400-meter individual medley prelim

LONDON, Britain - American Michael Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics four years ago, swims in the men's 400-meter individual medley preliminaries at the London Olympics on July 28, 2012. Phelps advanced to the final, but just barely -- taking the last spot by finishing 8th in the prelims.