Scenes from the 2025 World Games in Chengdu
The 12th World Games just concluded in Chengdu, China, after hosting thousands of athletes competing in a wide variety of sporting events, including canoe polo, tug-of-war, wushu, drone racing, cheerleading, disc golf, and much more.
 

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Italy's team competes in the mixed aerobic group final during the 2025 World Games at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Multi-Function Gymnasium in Chengdu, China, on August 15, 2025. (Jade Gao / AFP / Getty)

 

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