Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Former Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026, after the Tokyo District Court sentenced him to a suspended prison term for bribing a Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive to ensure the major publisher's selection as a sponsor of the 2021 Games.

Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Former Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (C) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026, after the Tokyo District Court sentenced him to a suspended prison term for bribing a Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive to ensure the major publisher's selection as a sponsor of the 2021 Games.

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

Coastal Women's Double Sculls: Valentina Rodini, Winner of the 2021 Beijing Olympic Games during World Rowing Coastal Championships, Canoying race in Genova, Italy, September 08 2024

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

Coastal Women's Double Sculls: Valentina Rodini, Winner of the 2021 Beijing Olympic Games And Selene Gigliobianco (ITA) Canottieri Genovesi Elpis during World Rowing Coastal Championships, Canoying race in Genova, Italy, September 08 2024

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

Coastal Women's Double Sculls: Valentina Rodini, Winner of the 2021 Beijing Olympic Games And Selene Gigliobianco (ITA) Canottieri Genovesi Elpis during World Rowing Coastal Championships, Canoying race in Genova, Italy, September 08 2024

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

- Canottaggio - World Rowing Coastal Championships

Coastal Women's Double Sculls: Valentina Rodini, Winner of the 2021 Beijing Olympic Games during World Rowing Coastal Championships, Canoying race in Genova, Italy, September 08 2024

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Loic Vergnaud, already a triple medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, collected silver in the H5 time trial of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Loic Vergnaud, already a triple medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, collected silver in the H5 time trial of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Loic Vergnaud, already a triple medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, collected silver in the H5 time trial of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Loic Vergnaud, already a triple medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, collected silver in the H5 time trial of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 Paralympics - Cycling Time Trial - Medal Ceremony

Loic Vergnaud, already a triple medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, collected silver in the H5 time trial of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Swimming: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Ohashi to retire

Swimming: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Ohashi to retire

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi shows off her two Tokyo Olympic gold medals on Aug. 1, 2021, at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the capital. The 28-year-old women's 200- and 400-meter individual medley champion at Tokyo Games plans to retire from competition after her final race in September 2024, a source close to the matter said on Aug. 13, 2024.

Women's football star Alexia Putellas signs new contract with Barcelona

STORY: Women's football star Alexia Putellas signs new contract with Barcelona SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Alexia Putellas signing the renewal with Barca alongside club president Joan Laporta STORYLINE: FC Barcelona announced on Tuesday that Alexia Putellas has signed a new contract with the club until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further year. 30-year-old Putellas is considered one of the best female footballers of all time, after scoring 189 goals in 424 appearances for Barcelona, and a further 30 in 114 games for Spain's national women's team. Her performances were recognized on a global scale when she was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2021 and 2022 as the best player in the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

Tokyo Olympics:Badminton

Tokyo Olympics:Badminton

Indonesia’s Greysia Polii (L) and Apriyani Rahayu hold their gold medals and smile during an award ceremony after winning in badminton women’s doubles at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Aug. 2, 2021. They beat China’s Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan in the final.Date: Aug. 2, 2021Place: Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, JAPAN

Tokyo Olympics:Weightlifting

Tokyo Olympics:Weightlifting

Ecuador’s Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera poses after winning gold in the women’s 76 kg weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Aug. 1, 2021. She lifted a total weight of 263 kg.Date: Aug. 1, 2021Place: Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, JAPAN

Tokyo Olympics:Volleyball

Tokyo Olympics:Volleyball

South Korean players celebrate after beating Japan in the women’s volleyball preliminary round at the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 31, 2021.Date: July 31, 2021Place: Ariake Arena in Tokyo, JAPAN

Tokyo Olympics:Artistic Gymnastics

Tokyo Olympics:Artistic Gymnastics

U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles performs on the balance beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics qualification at the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 25, 2021.Date: July 25, 2021Place: Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, JAPAN

Tokyo Olympics:Artistic Gymnastics

Tokyo Olympics:Artistic Gymnastics

South Korea’s Shin Jea Hwan celebrates after winning gold in the men’s vault at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Aug. 2, 2021.Date: Aug. 2, 2021Place: Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, JAPAN

CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES (CN)

CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES (CN)

(230922) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2021 shows a view of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena, a venue of the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF SEPT. 22, 2023 (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Xinhua Headlines: 5,000-year-old Liangzhu jade culture shines at Hangzhou Asian Games

Xinhua Headlines: 5,000-year-old Liangzhu jade culture shines at Hangzhou Asian Games

(230921) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl poses with Chenchen, Congcong and Lianlian (from L to R), mascots of the 19th Asian Games, at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 9, 2021. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(230827) -- GUILIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 25, 2021 shows the scenery of Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Yangshuo of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the most popular rock climbing destination in China, famous for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor recreation. Liu Yongbang and Xiao Ting are a couple, better known as Abond and Ting. They are the elite rock climbers coaching the children here. Engaged in this sport for more than 15 years, the couple are always committed to promoting the development of rock climbing in China. After rock climbing made its first appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Abond and Ting felt more confident about the prospect of climbing industry in this picturesque region. As the local government stick to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Yangshuo will attract more climbing enthusiasts home and abroad to challenge themselves as well

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(230827) -- GUILIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Ting (4th L) communicates with students in her rock climbing gym in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 26, 2021. Yangshuo of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the most popular rock climbing destination in China, famous for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor recreation. Liu Yongbang and Xiao Ting are a couple, better known as Abond and Ting. They are the elite rock climbers coaching the children here. Engaged in this sport for more than 15 years, the couple are always committed to promoting the development of rock climbing in China. After rock climbing made its first appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Abond and Ting felt more confident about the prospect of climbing industry in this picturesque region. As the local government stick to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Yangshuo will attract more climbing enthusiasts home and abroa

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(230827) -- GUILIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yongbang (L) and Xiao Ting pose in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 26, 2021. Yangshuo of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the most popular rock climbing destination in China, famous for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor recreation. Liu Yongbang and Xiao Ting are a couple, better known as Abond and Ting. They are the elite rock climbers coaching the children here. Engaged in this sport for more than 15 years, the couple are always committed to promoting the development of rock climbing in China. After rock climbing made its first appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Abond and Ting felt more confident about the prospect of climbing industry in this picturesque region. As the local government stick to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Yangshuo will attract more climbing enthusiasts home and abroad to challenge themselves as well

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGXI-GUILIN-ROCK CLIMBING COUPLE (CN)

(230827) -- GUILIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yongbang (L) and Xiao Ting check rock climbing routes in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 26, 2021. Yangshuo of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the most popular rock climbing destination in China, famous for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor recreation. Liu Yongbang and Xiao Ting are a couple, better known as Abond and Ting. They are the elite rock climbers coaching the children here. Engaged in this sport for more than 15 years, the couple are always committed to promoting the development of rock climbing in China. After rock climbing made its first appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Abond and Ting felt more confident about the prospect of climbing industry in this picturesque region. As the local government stick to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Yangshuo will attract more climbing enthusiasts home and abroad to challen

Exploring venue for swimming events of World University Games

STORY: Exploring venue for swimming events of World University Games DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial photos of the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Aquatics Center 2. various of interior view of the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Aquatics Center 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) : BAI XUE, Deputy executive director, Dong'an Lake Sports Park Aquatics Center 4. various of interior view of the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Aquatics Center 5. various of aerial photos of the swimming center STORYLINE: The Dong'an Lake Sports Park Aquatics Center now stands ready for the upcoming Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games to hold swimming events. It is a large Class A aquatics center and covers a floor area of over 73,500 square meters, which contains a competition pool and a warm-up pool, both with 10 lanes and a water depth of two meters. Unlike a regular swimming venue, it has seats on both sides of the pool. It can accommodate 3,000 people in fixed seats an

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(230715) -- CHENGDU, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2021 shows the hot water kettles in a tea house in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 31st FISU Summer World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu from July 28 to August 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(230715) -- CHENGDU, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is seen with his cat while walking on a street in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 1, 2021. The 31st FISU Summer World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu from July 28 to August 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(230715) -- CHENGDU, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy tea at an open tea house in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Nov. 23, 2021. The 31st FISU Summer World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu from July 28 to August 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(230715) -- CHENGDU, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy tea at an open tea house in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 30, 2021. The 31st FISU Summer World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu from July 28 to August 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-UNIVERSIADE-CITY (CN)

(230715) -- CHENGDU, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy tea at an open tea house in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Nov. 23, 2021. The 31st FISU Summer World University Games is scheduled to take place in Chengdu from July 28 to August 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Flame relay of FISU World University Games underway in host city of Chengdu

STORY: Flame relay of FISU World University Games underway in host city of Chengdu DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flame relay STORYLINE: The second day of the Chengdu leg of the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games Flame Relay was launched on Saturday in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The flame relay was carried out in four universities in the host city of Chengdu, with 121 torchbearers completing the relay together. Next, the relay will continue in some universities and Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Liu Chuanjian (R) reacts during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Wu Minxia runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Yao Xia runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Gao Min (R) and Yao Xia pose during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Dong Dong runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Xu Yunli runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230702) -- CHENGDU, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Teachers and students of Sichuan University cheer for the torch bearers during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Sichuan University in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Chengdu marks 30-day countdown to FISU World University Games

STORY: Chengdu marks 30-day countdown to FISU World University Games DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities of the 30-day countdown to FISU World University Games STORYLINE: The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games began a 30-day countdown with a flurry of vibrant celebratory activities in the host city of Chengdu in southwest China on Wednesday. The Games, to be held from July 28 to August 8 this year, has suffered two postponements due to several factors. The COVID-19 pandemic, as a primary hurdle, has posed substantial challenges for the preparatory work. Nevertheless, over the past three years, Chengdu has successfully overseen the construction, renovation, and expansion of 49 stadiums and gyms. These facilities pride themselves on top-tier hardware and service software, adhering to international competition standards. The city will become the third on the Chinese mainland to host the biennial Summer Universiade, fol

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Singers and dancers perform during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Singers and dancers perform during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cheerleaders peform during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Basketball players compete during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Singers and dancers perform during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Singers and dancers perform during a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-COUNTDOWN 30 DAYS(CN)

(230628) -- CHENGDU, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators attend a ceremony for the 30-day countdown to the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230628) -- YIBIN, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Li Yan runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Yibin University in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230628) -- YIBIN, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Li Yan (R) poses with Wu Boshen during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Yibin University in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230628) -- YIBIN, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students perform martial arts during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Yibin University in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230628) -- YIBIN, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Li Youchi runs with the torch during the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at the Yibin University in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)