As 2025 winds down, China Media Group (CMG) has dropped its electrifying list of this year’s top international sports moments—and it’s packed with historic wins, shattered records, and fresh faces rewriting history. Let’s break down the highlights!
1. A New Era for the Olympics 🕊️
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry made waves in March by becoming the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee. Her election at the 144th IOC Session signals a bold shift for global sports governance.
2. Pole Vault Royalty Soars Higher 🚀
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis dominated 2025 like no other. After clearing 6.30 meters at September’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the 26-year-old now holds 14 world records and three straight global titles. Talk about raising the bar! 🏅
3. Tennis’ New Power Rivalry 🔥
Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz served up 2025’s most thrilling showdowns. Their November ATP Finals clash—a nail-biting 7-6(4), 7-5 win for Sinner—capped a year where they split all four Grand Slams. Even Novak Djokovic’s four semifinal runs couldn’t steal their spotlight! 🎾
👉 With seven more epic moments on CMG’s list, 2025 proved sports remain humanity’s most universal language. Which story inspired you most? Let us know! 💬
