The second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games began on Saturday in Beijing at the Ice Ribbon stadium, featuring 666 teams and 2,056 robots competing in events including sprinting, football, boxing, and gymnastics. TienKung, manufactured by the Beijing Centre for Humanoid Robotics, recorded a 100-metre time of 9.39 seconds. Coverage from BBC News and Euronews confirms the five-day schedule and specific performances while differing in emphasis on policy implications.