World Humanoid Games: Unbelievable Photos Of Robots Racing, Fighting And Playing Football Like Humans
Last Updated: August 20, 2025, 20:55 IST1 / 8 Beijing turned into a futuristic sporting arena this week as the world's first Humanoid Robot Games were staged at the National Speed Skating Oval, a venue originally built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo)2 / 8 The event, which ran from August 15 to 17, drew global attention for its unusual contests where machines fought, sprinted, and even played football. (AP Photo)ADVERTISEMENT3 / 8 The three-day spectacle brought together more than 500 humanoid robots representing 280 teams from 16 countries. They competed in 26 events designed to test agility, coordination, and decision-making. (AP Photo)4 / 8 From martial arts duels to five-a-side football matches, the contests looked like scenes lifted straight from a science-fiction movie. (AP Photo)ADVERTISEMENT5 / 8 Organisers described the Games as both entertainment and research, a stage to push the limits of robotics in real-world challenges. “These competitions help us assess how robots move, react, and adapt in dynamic environments,” one official said, noting that sports-like settings are perfect to measure balance, flexibility, and reflexes. (AP Photo)6 / 8 The crowd’s favorites included the free combat rounds, where robots traded punches in a controlled ring, and a Wushu contest that recreated elements of traditional Chinese martial arts. (AP Photo)ADVERTISEMENT7 / 8 Football matches featuring humanoid players on miniature pitches sparked laughter and applause, while the 100-metre dash on the final day showcased surprising bursts of robotic speed. (AP Photo)
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