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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg talks with the locals during her cycling tour in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cyc

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg films a mobile coffee shop in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After ac

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg poses with her bike in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumulat

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg prepares for cycling in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumula

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows Marian Deborah Rosenberg cycling in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling R

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg (L) rides with another cycling enthusiast in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg takes a break for drinks in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accu

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg has breakfast at a restaurant in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After ac

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg rides a bike in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumulating a w

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg thumbs a book she translated about Tour of Hainan Cycling Race in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 8, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour

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Dutch football enthusiast pursues dream in China's Tianjin

STORY: Dutch football enthusiast pursues dream in China's Tianjin DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): EELCO VAN KUILENBURG, General Manager of Momentum Sports Information Consulting (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. 3. various of training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): EELCO VAN KUILENBURG, General Manager of Momentum Sports Information Consulting (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. 5. various of Tsinghua University 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): EELCO VAN KUILENBURG, General Manager of Momentum Sports Information Consulting (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Member of Tianjin Laowai United 8. various of training STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): EELCO VAN KUILENBURG, General Manager of Momentum Sports Information Consulting (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. "I'm Eelco van Kuilenburg from Holland. I came to China when the 2008 Beijing Olympics were held. I have a passion for football." Eelco van Kuilenburg has a football dream. Since the age

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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games mascots among highlights of Athens exhibition of gifts of diplomacy

STORY: NIKOS DENDIAS mascots among highlights of Athens exhibition of gifts of diplomacy DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): NIKOS DENDIAS, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister STORYLINE: Greek Foreign Affairs Minister inaugurated on Wednesday in Athens an exhibition of 47 gifts of diplomacy of political symbolism that reflect Greek foreign policy in the 21st century. A case with the mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was among the highlights of objects put on display at Zappeion exhibition hall, which hosted fencing events during the 1896 Athens Games, the first Olympics of the modern era. SOUNDBITE (Greek): NIKOS DENDIAS, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister "Today, in the era of the rapid development of technology, of social media, and dense events in the diplomatic scenes, events, meetings, consultations and even negotiations run at a dizzying speed. However, there are moments that last. Diplomatic gifts, w

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, waves after finishing third in the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, swims in the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Matsuda won the bronze.

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Phelps at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Michael Phelps of the United States, winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, swims during the men's 200-meter butterfly qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Phelps advanced to the final and won the gold.

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, swims in the men's 200-meter butterfly qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California. Matsuda advanced to the final and won the bronze.

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Phelps gears up for Pan Pacific c'ships

CALIFORNIA, United States - U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 16, 2010, in Irvine, California, prior to the Pan Pacific championships. Phelps said he is in good condition.

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Japan settle for point at Saudi Arabia in Olympic q'fier

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - Japan U-22 Atsuto Uchida and Saudi Arabia U-22 Ibrahim Shrahili battle for the ball during the second half of their final round of Asian zone qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 8. The match ended with a 0-0 draw.

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Pre-Olympic events held in Beijing

BEIJING, China - With the 2008 Beijing Olympics slated to open in just one year, Chinese citizens perform martial arts in Beijing on Aug. 8.

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Pre-Olympic events held in Beijing

BEIJING, China - With the 2008 Beijing Olympics scheduled to open in just one year, lion dancing is performed in Beijing on Aug. 8.

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Pre-Olympic events held in Beijing

BEIJING, China - With the 2008 Beijing Olympics set to open in one year, Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda (C) and the Japanese 2008 Olympic delegation leader Tomiaki Fukuda (R) join officials from other countries in planting a tree near the athletes' village now under construction in Beijing.

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'Nadeshiko' Japan book berth for 2008 Olympics

HAIPHONG, Vietnam - Members of the Japanese women's national soccer team rejoice in Haiphong on Aug. 4 as they booked their ticket to the 2008 Beijing Olympics after an 8-0 drubbing of Vietnam in the final Asian qualifier.

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Japan wins softball event at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Softball players of Japan, Taiwan and China pose with their medals for a group photo in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 2, 2014, after winning the gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. The players held a banner calling for the restoration at the 2020 Olympics of softball and baseball, which were eliminated after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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World's 1st Formula E season begins in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A racing car of Amiln Auri driven by Takuma Sato of Japan runs past the Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, during a qualifying session for the Formula E all-electric auto race on Sept. 13, 2014, the opening day of the first all-electric global racing season. The FIA, the motor racing governing body, will hold 10 races in cities around the world until June next year.

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World's 1st Formula E season begins in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Racing cars hum past the Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, during the Formula E all-electric auto race on Sept. 13, 2014, the opening day of the first all-electric global racing season. The FIA, the motor racing governing body, will hold 10 races in cities around the world until June next year.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Photo taken April 25, 2014, shows Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe under the hazy skies of Beijing after a visit to the National Stadium (back), the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," in the Chinese capital.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (front) visits the National Stadium in Beijing, the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," on April 25, 2014.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (front) visits the National Stadium in Beijing, the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," on April 25, 2014.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima (back) looks at the time after the men's 100-meter breaststroke final of the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima (back) looks at the time after the men's 100-meter breaststroke final of the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds. At front is Brendan Hansen of the United States, who came third.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Kitajima 5th in Olympic 100m breaststroke final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final in the 2012 London Olympics at Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2012. Kitajima, who had won gold in both the 100 and 200 breast in 2004 and 2008, finished fifth in 59.79 seconds.

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

LHASA, China - The facade of a closed shop in Lhasa still exhibits damage from violence that rocked the region in March 2008. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of the violence. The visit, by 11 journalists from eight news organizations including Kyodo News, marks the first time that multiple foreign media have been allowed into Tibet since the Beijing Olympics torch relay in June 2008. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

LHASA, China - A Tibetan Buddhism follower makes a pilgrimage at the famed Potala Palace in the Tibetan capital Lhasa on Feb. 11. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of violence that rocked the region. The visit, by 11 journalists from eight news organizations including Kyodo News, marks the first time that multiple foreign media have been allowed into Tibet since the Beijing Olympics torch relay in June 2008. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

LHASA, China - A Tibetan Buddhism follower makes a pilgrimage at the famed Potala Palace in the Tibetan capital Lhasa on Feb. 11. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of violence that rocked the region. The visit, by 11 journalists from eight news organizations including Kyodo News, marks the first time that multiple foreign media have been allowed into Tibet since the Beijing Olympics torch relay in June 2008. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

LHASA, China - A military police officer walks in a square in front of the famed Potala Palace in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Feb. 11. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of violence that rocked the region. The visit, by 11 journalists from eight news organizations including Kyodo News, marks the first time that multiple foreign media have been allowed into Tibet since the Beijing Olympics torch relay in June 2008. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hoshino a strong candidate for WBC: Nomura

SENDAI, Japan - This undated photo shows Senichi Hoshino, who managed the national team at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura revealed Oct. 17 that Hoshino is a strong candidate to take the helm for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic.

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2 doping cheats, possible bronze for Murofushi

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows Japan's Koji Murofushi, who placed fifth in the men's hammer throw at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August, throwing the hammer at the Games. Both the silver and bronze medalists hammer throwers from the Olympics have tested positive for doping violations, leaving open the possibility that the bronze will go to Murofushi.