Chinese-built stadium in Cote d'Ivoire to host AFCON events

STORY: Chinese-built stadium in Cote d'Ivoire to host AFCON events SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARIE PAUL KUASSI, AFCON volunteer 3. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ARNAUD JULE RODRIGUE, AFCON volunteer 5. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): LARISSA FOFANA, Director of volunteers 7. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): DOUEHI SERAPHIN, Director of the stadium 9. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee 11. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan STORYLINE: The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in five cities of Cote d'Ivoire from January 13 until February 11. The Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in

World Cup trophy arrives in Sapporo

World Cup trophy arrives in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - The World Cup trophy is on display April 7 in Sapporo, the last stop in Japan before being brought to South Korea, as part of a tour of 20 host cities in the two countries which will co-host the upcoming World Cup soccer finals.

World Cup campaign kicks off as trophy goes on tour

World Cup campaign kicks off as trophy goes on tour

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Mayor of Yokohama Midenobu Takahide (R) receives the World Cup trophy from Bobby Charlton, ambassador from the World Cup governing body FIFA, at a public soccer field in Yokohama's Nishi Ward on March 9. The trophy started its two-month tour of 20 host cities in Japan and South Korea.

Celebrations mark one-year countdown to FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

STORY: Celebrations mark one-year countdown to FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the nine host cities with some stadiums (Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Dunedin, Hamilton, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Wellington) STORYLINE: Events were held in Australia's several major cities on Wednesday to mark the one-year countdown to FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. A Unity Pitch located on Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney was unveiled by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to mark the milestone date on the road to the tournament scheduled from July 20 to Aug. 20 next year. The pitch, created with the tournament's colorful livery in mind, will be open to the public and local football groups until July 24, before touring each of the tournament's nine host cities over the next year. The pitch will tour all host cities prior to July 20, 2023. "This competition will provide a platform to inspire and unite through the power of

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

The Olympic flag is handed over to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Stadium on Feb. 20, 2022. The two Italian cities will host the next Winter Olympics in 2026.

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

The Olympic flag is handed over to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Stadium on Feb. 20, 2022. The two Italian cities will host the next Winter Olympics in 2026.

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

The Olympic flag is handed over to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Stadium on Feb. 20, 2022. The two Italian cities will host the next Winter Olympics in 2026.

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

Closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics

The Olympic flag is handed over to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Stadium on Feb. 20, 2022. The two Italian cities will host the next Winter Olympics in 2026.

Kumamoto cuisine restaurant "Kyo-aji Susaki"

Kumamoto cuisine restaurant "Kyo-aji Susaki"

Ushio Susaki (R) and his parents pose for photos at his restaurant Kyo-aji Susaki in Kumamoto, one of the host cities for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, on Sept. 20, 2018. The restaurant offers a variety of local cuisines. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

World Cup trophy arrives in Sapporo

World Cup trophy arrives in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - The World Cup trophy is on display April 7 in Sapporo, the last stop in Japan before being brought to South Korea, as part of a tour of 20 host cities in the two countries which will co-host the upcoming World Cup soccer finals.

World Cup campaign kicks off as trophy goes on tour

World Cup campaign kicks off as trophy goes on tour

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Mayor of Yokohama Midenobu Takahide (R) receives the World Cup trophy from Bobby Charlton, ambassador from the World Cup governing body FIFA, at a public soccer field in Yokohama's Nishi Ward on March 9. The trophy started its two-month tour of 20 host cities in Japan and South Korea.