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"Matilda" named Australia's Word of the Year following Women's World Cup

STORY: "Matilda" named Australia's Word of the Year following Women's World Cup SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training session 2. aerial view of Australia's national women's football team base camp 3. interior view of the Australia National Dictionary Center (ANDC) STORYLINE: "Matilda" has been named Australia's Word of the Year for 2023 following the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup. It was announced by the Australian National Dictionary Centre (ANDC) at Canberra's Australian National University (ANU) on Wednesday. It comes after the national women's football team - the Matildas - made the semifinals at the 2023 tournament held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Amanda Laugesen, director of the ANDC, said that the selection of "Matilda" as the word that gained the most prominence in Australia in 2023 was an easy one and reflected the nation's growing interest in women's spo

UN body adopts resolution to promote economic, social, cultural rights

STORY: UN body adopts resolution to promote economic, social, cultural rights DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN-related footage 2. various of the council STORYLINE: The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for establishing a knowledge hub to consolidate best practices and know-how in promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights. The resolution, titled "Promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights within the context of addressing inequalities" and adopted without a vote, was initiated by a group of countries including China, Bolivia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, Syria and Venezuela. The resolution further called for a panel discussion during the 57th session of the Council to strengthen efforts in promoting these rights. Emphasizing the impact of inequalities and discrimination on human rights, the resolution underscores the urgent need to all

Countries call for greater importance attached to economic, social, cultural rights

STORY: Countries call for greater importance attached to economic, social, cultural rights DATELINE: Sept 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palace of Nations 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN XU, Head of Chinese Mission to UN at Geneva STORYLINE: China and like-minded countries on Friday highlighted the importance of economic, social and cultural rights (ESC rights) at a UN session, saying that the current imbalance between ESC rights and civil and political rights has undermined the promise for a world free from fear and want, which has further exacerbated inequality. Chen Xu, head of the Chinese Mission to the United Nations (UN) at Geneva, delivered a joint statement on Friday at the ongoing 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, on behalf of the core group of the resolution on promoting and protecting ESC rights within the context of addressing inequalities, which consists of Bolivia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa and China. SOU

China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training session in Adelaide 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN QIAOZHU, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: China defender Chen Qiaozhu said on Tuesday that she hoped to reach top form through warm-up matches before the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off next week. On a sunny and warm afternoon, the Chinese team continued their training in Ellis Park in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. The Chinese team, which reached the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup, will fly to Gold Coast on Wednesday for a warm-up match against Brazil, which is currently ranked eighth in the world, six places higher than China. Chen, who is set to make her World Cup debut, told Xinhua that it was her childhood dream come true. "In my memory, it is a very, very big competition. I never thought I can one day compete in it when I sta

Chinese footballer looks forward to World Cup debut in Australia

STORY: Chinese footballer looks forward to World Cup debut in Australia DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese national football team training 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIAO YUYI, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: Chinese footballer Xiao Yuyi on Monday shared her excitement about playing in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time. All 23 players on China's roster for the 2023 World Cup have arrived at the Team Base Camp in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. During Monday's training session, Xiao, who debuted in the Australian women's football top flight last season with Adelaide United, expressed her desire to make her dream come true. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIAO YUYI, Chinese footballer "I think the World Cup is of great significance to every footballer. I think it is the highest-level international competition, which has been my dream since I was a child. I hope I can have more opportunities to play, and the

FIFA Women's World Cup a dream stage, says Chinese midfielder Wu

STORY: FIFA Women's World Cup a dream stage, says Chinese midfielder Wu DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese national team in training 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU CHENGSHU, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: Chinese footballer Wu Chengshu said Sunday that she believes her experience in the Australian league last season will help her adequately prepare for the FIFA Women's World Cup commencing this month. The Chinese national football team, having arrived in South Australia (SA) just a day prior, continued their training in Adelaide, SA's capital city. Wu, who finished her first overseas season in Australia's top-division league earlier this year, participated in 10 matches since she joined Canberra United last November. During her five-month tenure at the Australian capital club, the 26-year-old evolved into a regular starter, playing in various positions including defensive midfielder, second striker, and winger.

World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour makes stop in Lebanon

STORY: World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour makes stop in Lebanon DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the FIBA World Cup 2023 trophy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): GHAZI BOUOSTANI, Chairman of Lebanon's National Teams Committee 3. various of people taking photos of the FIBA World Cup 2023 trophy STORYLINE: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour is making a stop in Lebanon. The Trophy Tour, which was launched earlier this month, will make stops in 30 nations qualified for the event before coming back to the host countries, starting with Japan in mid-July, followed by Indonesia, and finally, the Philippines. In Lebanon, the trophy will tour the northern city of Batroun, Zahle in Bekaa, Dbayeh and Hazmieh in Mount Lebanon, and Sidon in the south. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): GHAZI BOUOSTANI, Chairman of Lebanon's National Teams Committee "For sure, it is very important for Lebanon to be present on the international map of basketball amo

China takes silver while Japan wins men's team title at gymnastics junior worlds

STORY: China takes silver while Japan wins men's team title at gymnastics junior worlds DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: ANTALYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the second Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in Türkiye STORYLINE: China settled for silver in the men's team finals on the opening day of the second Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships on Wednesday, as a trio of Japanese gymnasts won the title. Japan's Tanida Masaharu was the top qualifier in three-apparatus finals. Pommel horse problems aside, Tanida earned the best scores on floor exercise, parallel bars and horizontal bars. The 2019 champions defended their title by a 3.6-point margin over the Chinese team of Yang Chunjie, He Xiang and Qin Guohuan, with a young Italy squad claiming bronze. "Challenging strong contenders like Japan will help the Chinese athletes grow and become more competitive. These young Chinese gymnasts only trained in the training camp for two months an

Spain's World Cup squad flies to Jordan

STORY: Spain's World Cup squad flies to Jordan DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spain squad for the World Cup (Courtesy of Official Spanish Football Team) STORYLINE: The 26-man Spain squad for the World Cup departed from Madrid to Amman on Tuesday. The squad will play a friendly against Jordan on Thursday. They are expected to arrive in Doha, where they will have their training camp to prepare for their Group E opening game against Costa Rica on Nov. 23. Spain will then face Germany and Japan in the remaining group games. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwijk gives out instructions during the first half of the World Cup final against the Netherlands at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. The Netherlands lost 1-0. (Kyodo)

Japan's training camp for World Cup

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura practices shooting during a training camp session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, in late May 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. (Kyodo)

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