Humanoid robots on Friday showcased their skills at the inaugural sports games featuring them in Beijing, which the city touts as t

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.

Humanoid robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries,

Some of the sports have been in the Olympics (breaking, speed climbing, tug of war), some have been trying to get in the Olympics (ballroom dancing, orienteering), and some … well, never say never. The lineup has something for just about every imaginable spectator.

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

Taiwanese skater Liu Chiao-hsi made it to the top of the podium at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. Liu won gold in the women's inline freestyle slalom event.

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,