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China's 'Deep-Sea Shark 3' Robot Smashes Rival to Win Abu Dhabi Combat Title
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China's 'Deep-Sea Shark 3' Robot Smashes Rival to Win Abu Dhabi Combat Title

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A Chinese student team's robot, 'Deep-Sea Shark 3', has won the Battle of the Robots at the Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the rise of 'phygital' sports.

A Chinese combat robot tore through the competition at the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 on Sunday, sealing the Battle of the Robots title in a shower of sparks after slamming its rival into the glass wall of the arena. The victory showcased the destructive power of the student-built machine in the festival's climactic event.

Fierce Roc's Crowning Moment

The winning robot, dubbed Deep-Sea Shark 3, was built by a China-based student team calling itself Fierce Roc. Organisers confirmed the team was crowned champion after the decisive final blow, which left their opponent immobilized against the shattered arena barrier. The win concludes a multi-day tournament that drew teams from around the globe.

The Rise of 'Phygital' Competition

The contest was a highlight of the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, a multi-sport festival dedicated to so-called “phygital” games—a growing category of sport that blends real-world athletics with digital technology.

Events like this aim to bridge the gap between traditional sports and esports, creating a new frontier for competition and entertainment.

PRISM Insight: The New Tech Olympiad: Robot combat is graduating from a niche hobby to a serious display of national engineering prowess. The victory of a student team from China is a powerful signal of the country's deep investment in its STEM education pipeline. These 'phygital' games are becoming more than entertainment; they're emerging as a new battleground for technological soft power and a showcase for the next generation of innovators.

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