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.

Beyond the medal performances, several athletes produced notable moments during the championships. Romell Glave impressed in ...

Pham Thanh Bao overcame two strong Singaporean competitors to win the men's 200m breaststroke, defending his title won two years ago.

Kerley, also a double Olympic medalist, immediately signed up for the Enhanced Games, where athletes are allowed to dope.

An Ashes-defining intervention, an NRL showstopper, and new hope forced on the AFL are among our writers’ great moments in Australian sports this year ...

Chengdu hosted the 12th World Games from August 7 to 17, welcoming nearly 4,000 athletes from 116 countries and regions. The ...

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

Previewing the top events, athletes and storylines to watch at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, from June 21 to ...

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

The year 2025 will forever be etched in history as the year the Zimbabwe senior men’s rugby team, the Sables, finally broke ...

Jimmy Gressier shocked the world by winning the 10,000m race at Tokyo 2025. His victory ended decades of African dominance ...

The international competition year opened well at the start of March when three Irish athletes gained podium places within 36 ...