Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner became the center of a global doping debate after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced a three-month ban on February 15. Sinner had tested positive twice in March 2024 for prohibited substance clostebol. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency initially ruled that he bore "no fault or negligence," WADA appealed before ultimately reaching a settlement with the player. The sanction drew criticism from several fellow players, who argued it was too lenient, while WADA emphasized transparency and pointed to a rise in contamination-related cases across sports. This file photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows Jannik Sinner reacting before the men's singles round of 64 match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Mariano Navone of Argentina at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Marine Equipment Construction

Marine Equipment Construction

Multiple types of marine equipment are being constructed and tested at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

Snowmaking

Snowmaking

26.11.2025, Viljandi. A new and modern snow cannon was tested at the Viljandi Snow Park. Photo: Marko Saarm, Sakala

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robots for lemon harvesting

Robots for lemon harvesting

A four-legged robot grabs a lemon and places it into a basket carried by another robot as Chinese-developed machines are tested for lemon harvesting in Asakuchi in Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2025.

Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo - Madrid

Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo - Madrid

Demonstrator carrying a banner with the slogan 'Les heteres también se infectan. (Get tested)' during the Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo under the slogan "Ante el estigma, somos la respuesta", on October 18, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The march is organized to claim the dignity and visibility of the more than 150,000 people living with HIV in Spain and departs from the Ministry of Health to the Reina Sofia Museum. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US President Donald Trump speaks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US President Donald Trump speaks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

A member of the military during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Daniel Driscoll, secretary of the US Army, from left, Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

A robotic quadruped, also known as a robot dog, during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

A robotic quadruped, also known as a robot dog, during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

A member of the military waves from a tank during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Daniel Driscoll, secretary of the US Army, from left, Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army helicopters perform a flyover during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military in tanks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army helicopters perform a flyover near the Washington Monument during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military in tanks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military in tanks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military march during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Spectators watch as a tank passes during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

A tank during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Tanks pass a reviewing stand during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military in tanks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

US Army’s 250th Birthday Parade - Washington

Members of the military in tanks during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM