The tickets for the world's first competitive humanoid robotics games are in high demand as spectators are eager to witness the cutting-edge technology and advancements in humanoid robot development showcased during the competition, said the organizer of the event. The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, running from Aug 14-17 at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, will pit robots against each other in 26 categories ranging from traditional sports to practical workplace tasks. The tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies are nearly sold out, said Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Organizing Committee of the games. "Tickets went on sale on July 27, and even though they have only been on sale for a short time, the figures are quite promising. So far, fewer than 10 percent of the tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies are left. As for tickets for the competition events, more than half have already been sold," he said. For the games, robots will participate in traditional sports including running, high jump, long jump, gymnastics and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 soccer. Performance events will include solo and group dance and martial arts demonstrations that will showcase real-time robot collaboration. The games will also feature scenario-based challenges designed to highlight robots' potential in industries from manufacturing to health care, including factory material handling, hospital medication sorting and hotel cleaning tasks. Spectators will have the chance to challenge robots directly in table tennis and basketball competitions during interactive segments. SHOTLIST: Beijing, China - Aug 5, 2025 1. Exterior of World Humanoid Robot Games venue; 2. Various of robots practicing football; 3. Various of staff working on computer; 4. People interacting with robots; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Guo Yonghao, Executive Deputy Director, Organizing Committee, games (starting with shots 3-4/ending with shot 6): "Tickets went on sale on July 27, and even though they have only been on sale for a short time, the figures are quite promising. So far, fewer than 10 percent of the tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies are left. As for tickets for the competition events, more than half have already been sold."; 6. Various of robots practicing football; 7. Robots. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]