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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows Wu Yibing of China

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows delegation of China parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Zhang Zhizhen of

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Chinese tennis players achieved new heights in Grand Slams and world tournaments. A record-breaking 10 men's and women's players from the Chinese mainland competed in the singles main draw of the Australian Open. Wu Yibing became the first Chinese mainland player to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title in February. Seven players from the Chinese mainland reached the second round of the US Open singles, with Zheng Qinwen reaching the last eight, while Zhang Zhizhen notably defeated fifth seed Casper Ruud, becoming the first men's player from the Chinese mainland to beat the world's top-5 player in Grand Slam tournaments. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zheng triumphed in the women's singles, and Zhang captured China's first Asiad men's singles gold medal in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows Zheng Qinwen of Ch

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 10. Xie Zhenye (male, athletics) Xie stormed to the men's 100m victory at the Asian Games and helped China win the men's 4x100m relay title, thus completing a golden double in Hangzhou. As a member of China's men's 4x100m relay team at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Xie received his reallocated bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asiad. This file photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Xie Zhenye of China celebrating after winning the Men's 100m Final of Athletics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 6. Zhang Zhizhen (male, tennis) Zhang surged into the quarterfinals at the ATP Madrid Open, becoming the first man from the Chinese mainland to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 tournament. He also secured his first Asiad gold in the men's singles at the Hangzhou Asian Games, which is also the first Asiad gold medal in the event for China in nearly three decades. This file photo taken on Jan. 17, 2023 shows Zhang Zhizhen of China competing during the men's single 1st round match at Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 3. China women's basketball team China's women's basketball team dethroned Japan to win a classic final at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in July. They defeated Japan again to defend their Asian Games title in October, the seventh time for them to be crowned in Asiad history. This file photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows players of China celebrating after winning the final match against Japan at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 2. Wang Chuqin (male, table tennis) At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Wang became the first-ever men's paddler to win four gold medals at a single Asiad. The 23-year-old also reclaimed the men's doubles title with Fan Zhendong for China and retained the mixed doubles crown with Sun Yingsha at the Durban worlds. This file photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows Wang Chuqin of China celebrating during the men's team finals table tennis match between China and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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Asiad Express: Asian Games showcase common dreams and unity despite differences

STORY: Asiad Express: Asian Games showcase common dreams and unity despite differences DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou Asian Games 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANIEN YUNIAR, Journalist from Antara, an Indonesian news agency 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADJUTHOR II MORALDE, Soft tennis athlete from the Philippines 5. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 6. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WENDY MICHELLE WERNETH, Journalist from Asian Games News Service STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "The Asian Games is drawing to an end. Looking back on my time reporting the Games in two weeks. I've been asking others about their feelings and impressions of the Asian Games and the host city of Hangzhou." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANIEN YUNIAR, Journalist from Antara, an Indonesian news agency "I went to a Karat

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Volunteers, staff make attendees at Hangzhou Asiad feel at home

STORY: Volunteers, staff make attendees at Hangzhou Asiad feel at home DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN XIN, Volunteer from Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WU HAO, English broadcaster at Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMARTUVSHIN GANZORIG, Mongolian volunteer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHANG MENGTIAN, Volunteer from Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ningbo University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG WEI, Member of accommodation service team at Asian Games Village STORYLINE: About 37,600 volunteers are serving the 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, providing assistance in translation, communication and medical services, among others. By trying their best to offer high-level services, the volunteers and staff members hope their hospitality and help can make people feel at home during the Games. SOU

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Asiad Express: Yemeni coach sees peace and friendship at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Asiad Express: Yemeni coach sees peace and friendship at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 3. photos of Al-Ashwal training in Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 5. photos of Al-Ashwal training in Yemen 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 7. various of street views in Sanaa 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 9. photos of Yemni Wushu team competing in Hangzhou Asian Games STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "All Wushu competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games were finished on Thursday last week. China, the birthplace of Wushu, is not the only country stealing the spotlight. Many other nations have also wowed the crowd with their exceptional performances. Naji Al-Ashwal, a coa

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Chinese coach leads Brunei wushu team to win historic silver at Asian Games

STORY: Chinese coach leads Brunei wushu team to win historic silver at Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games-related footage 2. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HUI, Head coach of Brunei National Wushu Team 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BASMA LACHKAR, Bruneian Taijiquan athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BASMA LACHKAR, Bruneian Taijiquan athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI HUI, Head coach of Brunei National Wushu Team STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Brunei has won a historic Asiad silver medal. The honor was secured by Basma Lachkar in the Taijiquan and Taijijian All-Round event this past Sunday. And behind this breakthrough, is the dedication of a Chinese coach spanning 17 years." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HUI, Head coach of Brunei National Wushu Team "I was really excited at that time (after winning the

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Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony

STORY: Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MASOOD ALI, Pakistani delegation official 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOOSA ALHARRASI, Qatari athlete STORYLINE: Many foreign athletes and officials have showered praises for the amazing performances and technological innovations at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete "The opening ceremony was amazing. It's the first time I've seen such a performance and I thought it was very cool. The level of performance was very high." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete "We are really amazed as China hosts it (the Asian Games) very nicely. So we are really pleased. The services

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Kuwaiti athletes share feelings after wowing Chinese netizens at Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony

STORY: Kuwaiti athletes share feelings after wowing Chinese netizens at Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games kicked off in China's Hangzhou on Saturday, with the opening ceremony drawing global attention. Videos of the Kuwaiti delegation parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony went viral on Chinese social media. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete "Everybody recognizes

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China accomplishes excellent organization in Hangzhou Asiad: IOC member

STORY: China accomplishes excellent organization in Hangzhou Asiad: IOC member DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): UGUR ERDENER, Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of World Archery 3. various of the Asian Games Village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): UGUR ERDENER, IOC member, President of World Archery STORYLINE: China has excelled in organizing the Hangzhou Asian Games. This is according to Ugur Erdener, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of World Archery. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): UGUR ERDENER, IOC member, President of World Archery "Of course, as far as yesterday's (Sept. 23) opening is concerned, let me put it in one word. It was excellent. It was the kind of organization that no country other than China can achieve. This characteristic of China (in terms of organizing major sporting events extraordinarily) is already a we

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Athletes' aspirations at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Athletes' aspirations at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games venues 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEE LEE DARIUS YAP, Singaporean athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BALZHAN KOISHYBAYEVA, Kazakh rugby player 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VLEIRY TARAZI, Palestinian swimmer STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games is currently underway in China's Zhejiang. The Games marks China's third time hosting the Asiad, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. Some athletes have expressed their expectations for the Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEE LEE DARIUS YAP, Singaporean athlete "Our expectation for the Asian Games is to finish top of it. It (Hangzhou) is quite a beautiful city. So I think we wish our team all the best to finish the Asian Games strong." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BALZHAN KOISHYBAYEVA, Kazakh rugby player "This is my second Asian Games. It is a very nice place and very nice organization. I

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Asiad Express: How to practice zero waste at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Asiad Express: How to practice zero waste at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:00 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Asian Games Village in China's Hangzhou 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Asian Games Village 4. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Asian Games Village 6. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of the Asian Games app 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Journalist from India 9. STANDUP 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 10. STANDUP 5 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU SHANGLING, Staff member of Wensli Silk STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "The 19th Asian Games officially opened on Saturday. 'Green' is one of the fundamental principles guiding the organization of the Hangzhou Asian Games, and 'zero waste' is considered an important aspect of the 'green' Asian Games. Today,

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Hangzhou Asiad "sets new standards" for future hosts: IOC president Bach

STORY: Hangzhou Asiad "sets new standards" for future hosts: IOC president Bach DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinhua's exclusive interview with IOC president Thomas Bach 2. SOUNDBITE (English): THOMAS BACH, International Olympic Committee President STORYLINE: International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach gave an exclusive interview to Xinhua on Friday. He said the Hangzhou Asian Games has set an example for future Asian Games in many different ways. SOUNDBITE (English): THOMAS BACH, International Olympic Committee President "This Asian Games will set records and will establish standards in many different ways. First of all, it will be the biggest ever with more than 12,000 athletes. That means that with regard to the participation of athletes, it's bigger than the Olympic Games, even. Secondly, we'll also set new standards with regard to the sustainable organization of such great games, with regard to carbon emission, wi

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Marco Verratti (C) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Paris Saint-Germain shake hands with players of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors prior to the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hugo Ekitike (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Hong Jeong-Ho of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Soler (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Lee Dong-Jun of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (L) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luis Enrique, head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, is seen before the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Serif Nhaga (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Lee Dong-Jun of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fabian Ruiz (1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethan Mbappe (L, front) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Ahn Hyun-Beom of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ismael Gharbi (L) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Serif Nhaga (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Lee Dong-Jun of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Juan Bernat (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Song Minkyu of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethan Mbappe (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Han Kyo-Won of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Paris Saint-Germain line up prior to the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Marco Verratti (C) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Lee Dong-Jun (L) of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (2nd L) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (L) of Paris Saint-Germain breaks through during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-BUSAN-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-PSG VS JEONBUK

(230803) -- BUSAN, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (L) of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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4 Asiad gold medalists pay courtesy call on sports minister

TOKYO, Japan - Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Hakubun Shimomura (C front) poses for photos with gold medalists from the Incheon Asian Games - Yuya Kamoto (far L) in gymnastics, Kosuke Hagino (3rd from L) in swimming, Saori Yoshida (3rd from R) in wrestling and Yuichi Hosoda (far R) in triathlon - at the ministry on Oct. 9, 2014.

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17th Asian Games in S. Korea's Incheon end

INCHEON, South Korea - Dancers perform traditional Indonesian dancing during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. Indonesia will hold the 2018 Asian Games.

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17th Asian Games in S. Korea's Incheon end

INCHEON, South Korea - Fireworks are set off over Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014, during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games.

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Qatar's Ogunode wins men's 100 meters at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Femi Seun Ogunode of Qatar (C) wins the men's 100-meter final at the Asian Games at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. At left is Ryota Yamagata of Japan, who came in sixth, and Kei Takase of Japan at right, who won the bronze.

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China's Wei wins women's 100 meters at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Chisato Fukushima of Japan (L) and Wei Yongli of China (2nd from L) compete in the Asian Games women's 100-meter final at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. Wei won the gold.

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China's Wei wins women's 100 meters at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Wei Yongli of China (R) wins the Asian Games women's 100-meter final at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014, followed by Chisato Fukushima of Japan (2nd from L).