China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.

China players pose with spectators after the flag football women's 5th-8th game against Japan at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 16, 2025

During the World Games in Chengdu, China, Italian orienteer Mattia Debertolis tragically died after collapsing during a race. The 29-year-old received immediate medical attention but passed away four days later.

An effective use of space and a blend of offensive styles kept Team China competitive in an opening loss to Team Germany

The winner will advance to Sunday's championship game, where it'll face either No. 4 Chinese Taipei or No. 6 Canada. Team USA went 3-0 in Group A play to finish atop the standings. It earned a 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei,

Another amazing day with incredible results that once again show the outstanding athletes we have in Israel, especially in non-Olympic sports," said Arik Kaplan. It was a remarkable day for the Israeli delegation at the World Games in Chengdu,

Chezka Centeno suffered a stinging 6-7 loss to China’s Yu Han to take the silver medal in the women’s 10-ball event of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. Centeno crawled back from 0-3 deficit and was one rack away from claiming the gold,

The Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis has died after featuring in a foot orienteering event at the World Games in China’s southwest city of Chengdu.