Lebanese delegation aims high at Asian Games despite economic hardship

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Lebanese delegation aims high at Asian Games despite economic hardship

STORY: Lebanese delegation aims high at Asian Games despite economic hardship DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FRANCOIS SAADE, Head of Lebanese delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games 3. various of the training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GHADI MOUSSA, Lebanese judo player STORYLINE: Members of the Lebanese delegation for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games have high expectation despite economic difficulties. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FRANCOIS SAADE, Head of Lebanese delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games "We want to participate and win a medal. We are very close to winning a medal in three events, including shooting, weight lifting and judo competitions." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GHADI MOUSSA, Lebanese judo player "We are going to China to win a medal for Lebanon in the Asian Games despite all the circumstances and difficulties in Lebanon. We want to win a medal for Lebanon. It is an honor for me to represent Lebanon in

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