Is sport a microcosm of life? From soccer to darts, the past year has brought astonishing achievements and reversals for competitors, both in the arena and out of it.
2025 in review: Triumph and tragedy
Ups and downs: 2025 has been a year of dramatic contrasts in UK and world sport, which included Lando Norris winning the F1 title; the Lionesses' triumphant Euros win; the tragic death of Diogo Jota; and Geordie Beamish's dramatic performance in Tokyo.