As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency’s selection of the world’s top 10 athletes in 2025: 1.

Another striking aspect to all this is the litany of glass ceilings shattered. Walshe is the first Irish woman to win a ...

European champion Ellen Walshe twice downed the Irish 200m freestyle record and Eoin Corby the 200m breaststroke record on day two of the Irish Winter Championships at the Sport Ireland National ...

Over two days in Tokyo, she obliterated her own national record in terms of points scored and set personal bests in five of ...

There’s a new phenom in junior female sports in The Bahamas, as revealed this year, and her name is Jazae Johnson.

Explore the triumphs and turmoils that defined Nigerian sports in 2025. From the Super Falcons' WAFCON glory to the Super ...

John Shortt closed out the Irish Winter Championships in Dublin with two new Irish junior records, taking his tally for the past four weeks to an incredible 21 records.

With 2026 now upon us we’ve delved into the top 26 Tasmanian athletes set to seize the spotlight in the New Year. Some are ...

From the Red Roses celebrating Womens Rugby World Cup glory to the Lionesses successfully defending the Euros title, we look ...

Gold medallist in the women's high jump event Australia's athlete Nicola Olyslagers poses for portraits during a studio photo ...

Tasmanian race walker Samuel Lindsay etched his name into the record books on day one of the Australian All Schools Athletics ...

In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports.