World Games 2025 Open in Chengdu Hosted by China

The 12th World Games 2025 officially opened in Chengdu, China, featuring a spectacular ceremony with torchbearers and fireworks, marking the first time the event is hosted on the Chinese mainland and emphasizing cultural unity. In sports competitions, China's men's basketball team achieved a commanding 100-69 victory over India at the FIBA Asia Cup, showcasing strong performances from key players. Meanwhile, the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament saw Akshay Bhatia take the first-round lead with an impressive eight-under 62, closely followed by Tommy Fleetwood, with notable contenders like Scottie Scheffler also in contention. On August 8, a busy day of sports included football matches in Argentina's Torneo Clausura and England's Championship, as well as tennis action at the Cincinnati Masters 1000, featuring prominent Argentine players. Locally, high school sports updates from Laguna include the start of flag football and volleyball seasons, with teams preparing for upcoming games and coaching changes aimed at improving performance. Additionally, the Seattle Seahawks training camp received media coverage as the team prepared for their preseason opener.