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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-BASE JUMP

(240515) -- SRI LANKA, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A base jumper leaps off the Colombo Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 14, 2024. Over 10,000 Sri Lankan and international spectators viewed 188 base jumps carried out at the Colombo Lotus Tower between May 12 and 14, said the Lotus Tower Management Company on Wednesday. It was Sri Lanka's highest international base jump event, where people leapt from a height of 350 meters, according to the company. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-BASE JUMP

(240515) -- SRI LANKA, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A base jumper leaps off the Colombo Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 14, 2024. Over 10,000 Sri Lankan and international spectators viewed 188 base jumps carried out at the Colombo Lotus Tower between May 12 and 14, said the Lotus Tower Management Company on Wednesday. It was Sri Lanka's highest international base jump event, where people leapt from a height of 350 meters, according to the company. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-BASE JUMP

(240515) -- SRI LANKA, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A base jumper leaps off the Colombo Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 14, 2024. Over 10,000 Sri Lankan and international spectators viewed 188 base jumps carried out at the Colombo Lotus Tower between May 12 and 14, said the Lotus Tower Management Company on Wednesday. It was Sri Lanka's highest international base jump event, where people leapt from a height of 350 meters, according to the company. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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Marintec China Held in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 5, 2023 - Spectators look at a model of the Striver 10,000-meter manned submersible on board 2023 Marintec China in Shanghai, China, December 5, 2023.

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Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan

STORY: Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Red Bull Soapbox Race in Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD ALMAAITAH, Participant STORYLINE: With more than 10,000 people watching, this year's Red Bull Soapbox Race returned to Jordan's Amman on Friday. Dressed in unique costumes, participants from 39 teams drove their hand-made vehicles in a race of speed, daring, and creativity. The competitors steered their non-engine vehicles following the sloped track while overcoming the curves and artificial barriers as quickly as possible. The performance of the participating teams was evaluated based on three criteria: speed in crossing the track, presentation on the platform, and creativity in design. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant "It certainly gives a strong impulse to young people to participate and show their talents and

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Police patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Gendarmes patrol the Champs de Mars area at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 Olympics Security Challenge

Two Mounted Republican Guards patrol the Champs de Mars area at bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on August 16, 2023 Scheduled to take place from 8:24 pm in Paris on the Seine, between the Bibliotheque nationale de France (National Library of France, BnF) and the Eiffel Tower, the opening ceremony of the next Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, promises to be an enormous security challenge. Some 500,000 spectators, 10,000 athletes and many heads of state and government are expected to take part across a six-kilometers strip on both sides of the river. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asada performs at world figure skating exhibition

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Japan's Mao Asada, gold medalist in the women's event at the world figure skating championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, performs before 10,000 spectators at the exhibition show on March 23 featuring the top finishers in the competition.

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Asada performs at world figure skating exhibition

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Japan's Mao Asada, gold medalist in the women's event at the world figure skating championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, performs before 10,000 spectators at the exhibition show on March 23 featuring the top finishers in the competition.

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(2)China's Xing wins women's 10,000-meter race

ATHENS, Greece - China's Xing Huina waves at spectators during her victory run after beating Ethiopia's Dibaba Ejegayehu to win the gold medal in the women's 10,000 meters at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Aug. 27.

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900,000 spectators view Tokyo's Sumida River fireworks

TOKYO, Japan - An estimated 900,000 spectators turned out July 28 to watch about 20,000 fireworks go off at an annual Sumida River fireworks show. Some 10,000 policemen and guards patrolled streets and riverbanks in Taito and Sumida wards to prevent a recurrence of the fatal stampede that occurred in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture a week ago, leaving 11 people dead and injuring more than 120.

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10,000 runners compete in 2022 Chengdu Marathon

STORY: 10,000 runners compete in 2022 Chengdu Marathon DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2022 Chengdu Marathon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HUA, Winner of the women's race STORYLINE: More than 10,000 runners joined the 2022 Chengdu Marathon early Sunday morning in southwest China's Sichuan Province. In the men's race, Guan Yousheng claimed the title in 2:15:06, while Yang Hua won in the women's competition by running the 42-kilometer track in 2:35:38. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG HUA, Winner of the women's race "I did my best to complete the race. The encouragement and support from the spectators brought me a lot of confidence and helped me win the title." The Chengdu Marathon was first held in 2017. This year's Chengdu Marathon contained three events: marathon, half marathon and wheelchair race. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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Rodeo Parade held in downtown Houston

STORY: Rodeo Parade held in downtown Houston DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade in the U.S. city of Houston STORYLINE: The annual Downtown Rodeo Parade was held in the U.S. city of Houston on Saturday. Nearly 10,000 runners appeared on the road of the parade route before the parade started, which is a traditional rodeo running competition organized by oil and gas giant ConocoPhillips. Afterwards, the Downtown Rodeo Parade, led by police vehicles, officially kicked off. The streets of downtown Houston were filled with the sounds of hooves and marching bands as thrilled spectators lined the sidewalks and streets to witness the Houston Rodeo Parade and Houston Rodeo Parade floats. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

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Japan eases limits on attendance at large events

Spectators watch a professional baseball game between the Yakult Swallows and the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2021, when the Japanese government eased its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, such as sports games and concerts, amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases.

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Japan eases limits on attendance at large events

Spectators watch a professional baseball game between the Yakult Swallows and the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2021, when the Japanese government eased its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, such as sports games and concerts, amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases.

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Japan eases limits on attendance at large events

Spectators watch a professional baseball game between the Yakult Swallows and the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2021, when Japan eased its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, such as sports games and concerts, amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases.

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Asada performs at world figure skating exhibition

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Japan's Mao Asada, gold medalist in the women's event at the world figure skating championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, performs before 10,000 spectators at the exhibition show on March 23 featuring the top finishers in the competition. (Kyodo)

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Asada performs at world figure skating exhibition

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Japan's Mao Asada, gold medalist in the women's event at the world figure skating championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, performs before 10,000 spectators at the exhibition show on March 23 featuring the top finishers in the competition. (Kyodo)

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Baseball in Japan

Players of the Yomiuri Giants (white) and the DeNA BayStars line up before their season-opening game at Tokyo Dome on March 26, 2021. The number of spectators was limited to 10,000 per game in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures as well as Fukuoka Prefecture early in the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.