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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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Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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28th TARTU MTB MARATHON

20.09.2025, Tartu Tartu MTB Marathon. The track takes participants to the original course of the legendary Tartu ski marathon. Riders can choose between 126, 86, 40 and 21 km distances, where all the tracks offer the picturesque views and varied landscape. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Leticia Sanchez of Mexico crossing the finish line in Women's Paralympic third place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Janet Ruguru Gichumbi of Kenya crossing the finish line in women’s third place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Women's first place Winner of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 Fancy Chemutai of Kenya posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo of Kenya posing with his medal after win the men’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Men’s Winners of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 (L-R) Leonard Kipkoech Langat of Kenya second place, Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo of Kenya first place and , Francis Cheruiyot of Kenya first place posing with their medals after the race. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Fernando Sanchez of Mexico crossing the finish line in Men's Paralympic first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Yeni Hernandez of Mexico crossing the finish line in Women's Paralympic first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Fancy Chemutai of Kenya celebrating after cross the finish line in women’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Edwin Kiprop Kipto of Kenya crossing the finish line in Men’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Fernando Sanchez of Mexico posing with his medal after win the Men's Paralympic first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Fancy Chemutai of Kenya celebrating after cross the finish line in women’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Women’s Winners of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 (L-R) Shitaye Eshete Habte of Bahrein second place, Fancy Chemutai of Kenya first place and , Janet Ruguru Gichumbi of Kenya first place posing with their medals after the race. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Men's Paralympic athletes Winners of the Men’s XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 (L-R) Marco Caballero second place, Fernando Sanchez first place and Gonzalo Valdovinos third place posing with their medals after the race. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Yeni Hernandez of Mexico posing with his medal after win the Women's Paralympic first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Women's Paralympic athletes Winners of the Men’s XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 (L-R) Ivonne Sanchez second place, Yeni Hernandez first place and Leticia Sanchez third place posing with their medals after the race. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Men’s Winners of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 (L-R) Leonard Kipkoech Langat of Kenya second place, Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo of Kenya first place and , Francis Cheruiyot of Kenya first place posing with their medals after the race. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Yeni Hernandez of Mexico crossing the finish line in Women's Paralympic first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Edwin Kiprop Kipto of Kenya crossing the finish line in Men’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Participants taking part during the start of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Fancy Chemutai of Kenya crossing the finish line in women’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico City Marathon

Edwin Kiprop Kipto of Kenya crossing the finish line in Men’s first place of the XLI Mexico City Marathon 2024 posing with her medal. Mexico City, Mexico, August 25, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM