U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time

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U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time

STORY: U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houston Xiangqi Association president Hu Yushan 2. various of Janis Burke, CEO of Houston Sports Authority STORYLINE: Chinese chess, known as Xiangqi, is set to break new ground with the 18th World Xiangqi Championships this November in Houston, the United States. More than 120 world-class players from some 30 countries and regions are expected to compete at the event in Texas' largest city, Houston Xiangqi Association president Hu Yushan told a press conference on Friday. The championships features men's, women's and junior categories, according to Hu. "I am looking forward to learning this new game. Thank you so much to the International Federation (referring to the World Xiangqi Federation) for having confidence in Houston. We are very grateful and honored," said Janis Burke, CEO of Houston Sports Authority, co-host of the event. "Our

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