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Young athletes from Lagos schools dominated medal stands at the World School Games in Doha, bringing home honors across athletics, football, and swimming. Governor Sanwo-Olu will host a special celebration for the champions who put Nigeria's largest city on the global youth sports map.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
More than 500 students and families at an Indiana elementary school just smashed the world record for the largest gaga ball game ever played. The Trailside Elementary Dads Club organized the record-breaking event, bringing together 585 players on a softball field turned giant game arena.
A Wisconsin baseball team is bringing hundreds together for the world's largest euchre game this summer. The Madison Mallards hope to set a new Guinness World Record on August 8. #
A Washington community is bringing hundreds together for a record-breaking celebration of culture and connection. Pinnacles Prep Charter School and Parque Padrinos are hosting the world's largest Lotería game this Friday in Wenatchee. #
A father turned a childhood board game into history, smashing a Hungry Hungry Hippos speed record with his family while becoming only the third person ever to hold 200 world records at once. The Rush family cleared the game in 3.75 seconds, beating the previous record by over a second.
The original Fortnite game mode that started it all is becoming free for everyone next month. Save the World, the co-op survival game that launched before Battle Royale took over the world, opens to all players on April 16.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Nigerian athletes shattered three world records at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, accounting for half of all records set during the competition. The country's para-athletes led the charge, helping Nigeria finish as the top African nation with 24 total medals.
A Tennessee teacher who dedicated 61 years to the same high school just earned a Guinness World Record and a surprise trip on national TV. Glenda Akin's story is inspiring former students to follow in her footsteps.
A Utah junior high school brought together 907 students, staff, and community members to create over 8,000 coloring pages celebrating kindness in their latest world record attempt. The project gave every student a way to contribute, including those who couldn't participate in last year's record-breaking human conveyor belt.
Victoria Chávez won the 2025 World Games Athlete of the Year after her last-second touchdown secured Mexico's second straight gold medal. The 24-year-old from Chihuahua beat out 30 global athletes in a fan vote, just months after recovering from a serious knee injury.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
Hamilton County High School will celebrate cancer survivors with a special lap of honor during their Friday basketball game. The Blackout Cancer Game kicks off the 2026 Relay for Life season with a powerful tribute to those who've fought the disease.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
Armenia runs the world's only university dedicated to researching chess as a school subject, training teachers to integrate the ancient game into everyday learning. FIDE's Special Tasks Director recently visited to explore expanding this innovative educational model globally.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
A Mexican team just won the world championship in "phygital" sports, where players compete both on the soccer court and in video games. The Quetzales are proving that gamers and athletes can unite to create something entirely new.
An all-girls middle school team from rural New Home, Texas, claimed the world championship in wind turbine design just three years after their teacher discovered the competition. Their journey shows how hands-on STEM education is transforming tiny classrooms into innovation hubs.
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