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9th Asian Winter Games Conclude in Harbin
The 9th Asian Winter Games were held in Harbin from February 7 to 14, attracting over 1,200 athletes from 34 countries and regions, the largest participation ever. China topped the medal table with 32 gold, 27 silver, and 26 bronze medals. Delegations like Chinese Taipei and Thailand achieved medal breakthroughs.
Jannik Sinner Faces Doping Ban Debate
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner was at the center of a global doping controversy after WADA announced a three-month ban on February 15 for testing positive twice in March 2024 for clostebol. The International Tennis Integrity Agency initially cleared him of fault, but WADA appealed before settling. This sparked widespread debate in tennis.
Chelsea Wins Inaugural Expanded FIFA Club World Cup
The first expanded FIFA Club World Cup with 32 teams took place in the US from June 14 to July 13. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to claim its second title. The tournament marked a significant expansion in club football.
Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record Again
At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters in men's pole vault, breaking the world record for the 14th time. Nine championship records fell, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's women's 400m mark. Beijing's Bird's Nest will host the 2027 event.
Lando Norris Claims First F1 Drivers' Championship
McLaren's Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year dominance. Verstappen set the fastest lap record in F1 history at 1:18.792 during Italian GP qualifying.
FIFA World Cup Draw Includes Four Debutants
The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was held on December 5. Debutants Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan, and Jordan qualified for the finals. This expands global participation significantly.
USF Dons Men's Basketball Tips Off WCC Play
San Francisco Dons head to Seattle U on December 28 for their WCC opener at 5:00 p.m. PT. USF enters on a two-game win streak after a 94-64 rout of Morgan State, led by David Fuchs' 23 points. They hold a 21-7 all-time series edge over Seattle U.
Army West Point Hockey Event Scheduled Today
Army West Point Athletics lists a hockey event on December 28, amid their composite calendar. Recent highlights include a Fenway Bowl football victory on December 27 led by freshman Nwawuihe. Men's basketball also notched an overtime win over Binghamton.
High School Cross Country Runners Enter Recovery Phase
For over 556,000 US high school cross country runners and those in Europe, the season ended recently. December 28 marks Week 2, Day 7 of active recovery with a recommended Sunday long run. This aids transition to track season.
Xinhua Releases Top 10 Sports Events of 2025
On December 28, Xinhua News Agency published its selection of 2025's 10 most significant international sports news events in chronological order. Coverage spans winter games, doping cases, major tournaments, and record breaks. Africa Leader echoed the list.