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Hangzhou Asian Games to promote exchanges, understanding: Thai IOC member

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games to promote exchanges, understanding: Thai IOC member DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): KHUNYING PATAMA LEESWADTRAKUL, Vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand 3. various of training STORYLINE: The upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, will help enhance mutual understanding for people in Asia through vivid cultural exchanges, said a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from Thailand. SOUNDBITE (Thai): KHUNYING PATAMA LEESWADTRAKUL, Vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand "The Hangzhou Asian Games is not only an event for the development and showcasing of athletes' maximum competitiveness, but also at the same time, through the exchange of diverse cultures among nations to further strengthen the relationships among the people. Everyone will bring their own proud culture to deepen mutual understanding and communication thr

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-DECORATIONS

(230913) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian is seen in front of the emblem of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-DECORATIONS

(230913) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians take photos in front of the mascots of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-DECORATIONS

(230913) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians are seen in front of the emblem of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-DECORATIONS

(230913) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian takes photos in front of the mascots of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thai official calls for promoting peace, unity through Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Thai official calls for promoting peace, unity through Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai Olympic Committee office 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): CHAROEN WATTANASIN, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee 3. various of Thailand Table Tennis National Team training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): CHAROEN WATTANASIN, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee 5. various of Thailand national sepak takraw team training 6. various of Hangzhou city STORYLINE: A senior Thai Olympic Committee official said the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou will serve as an important platform to promote peace and friendship in Asia. Charoen Wattanasin, vice president of the Thai Olympic Committee, told Xinhua in a recent interview that over the years the Asian Games have evolved into a vital conduit for promoting peaceful exchanges between countries and regions. Charoen said he firmly believes that sports should serve as a bridge to promote u

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China's Harbin selected to host 2025 Asian Winter Games

STORY: China's Harbin selected to host 2025 Asian Winter Games DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the congress STORYLINE: Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was chosen by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Saturday. The OCA made the decision at its 42nd Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. Harbin was the only candidate city for the 2025 Asian Winter Games, and its bid was approved by the OCA with a round of applause from the assembly. During the presentation by the Harbin Bid Committee to the OCA, Yu Zaiqing, vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, said Harbin boasts stable economic growth, solid winter sports tradition and excellent winter sports facilities. "We are fully convinced that Harbin is capable of delivering an outstanding and successful edition of the Asian Winter Games, so as to contribute to t

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-2025 ASIAN WINTER GAMES-HOST CITY

(230708) -- BANGKOK, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The delegation poses for a group photo at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) 42nd Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2023. Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was chosen by the OCA to host the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-2025 ASIAN WINTER GAMES-HOST CITY

(230708) -- BANGKOK, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Zaiqing (L), vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, delivers a speech at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) 42nd Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2023. Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was chosen by the OCA to host the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-2025 ASIAN WINTER GAMES-HOST CITY

(230708) -- BANGKOK, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qixiang (2nd R), mayor of Harbin, delivers a speech at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) 42nd Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2023. Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was chosen by the OCA to host the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-2025 ASIAN WINTER GAMES-HOST CITY

(230708) -- BANGKOK, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hong, member of Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games bid delegation, delivers a speech at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) 42nd Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2023. Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was chosen by the OCA to host the 2025 Asian Winter Games on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Thailand eyes Japanese cosplayers to boost tourism

BANGKOK, Thailand - Costume role players pose for photos at a ''cosplay'' event in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct. 5, 2010. ''Cosplay'' culture, in which people dress up as characters in Japanese anime, manga comic books and video games, is popular among youngsters in Thailand, and costume events are held frequently in the country.

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Bush arrives in Bangkok from Seoul

BANGKOK, Thailand - U.S. President George W. Bush, first lady Laura Bush and their daughter Barbara arrive in Bangkok from Seoul on Aug. 6. Bush is on a two-day official visit to Thailand before flying to Beijing to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

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Thailand to ban children's access to on-line games

BANGKOK, Thailand - Children play on-line games at a Bangkok Internet cafe. Thai authorities have decided to ban children's access to on-line games between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for two and a half months from July 15 in response to requests from parents and teachers.

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Murofushi sets national record in hammer throw

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Asian Games champion Koji Murofushi raises his hands in celebration after setting a national record of 79.17 meters in the hammer throw competition at the national sports festival held at the Kumamoto prefectural stadium on Oct. 24. Murofushi broke his own record of 78.57 meters set when he won the gold medal at the Bangkok Asian Games in December last year.

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Ito unofficially breaks 10-second mark in 100 meters

Japan's top sprinter Koji Ito (C) unofficially becomes the first Asian to crack the 10-second barrier for the 100 meters on June 16 when he was timed with a stopwatch at 9.9 seconds at a track meet in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Ito, who bagged three gold medals at the Asian Games in Bangkok in December, was competing as a guest in a collegiate meet. The record will not stand because the Japan Amateur Athletic Federation does not recognize times measured with nonelectronic equipment.

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Asian Games close

The 13th Asian Games come to a close in Bangkok on Dec. 20 as fireworks light up the sky in the closing ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium. Some 9,900 athletes and officials from 41 national Olympic committees took part in the 15-day multi-sport event.

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Asian Games athletes promise to compete again in Pusan

A drop curtain saying, ''See you again in Pusan,'' gradually rises at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok to mark the end of the 13th Asian Games on Dec. 20, the largest-ever regional version of the summer Olympics. Pusan will host the 14th Asian Games in 2002.

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Sprinter Ito wins MVP award at Asian Games

Japan's Koji Ito, who scored a sprint hat trick in Bangkok, raises a trophy at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on Dec. 20 as he was named the winner of the ''Most Valued Performance Award'' for the 13th Asian Games. The 28-year-old athlete won gold in the 100-meters, the 4x100 relay and the 200 final. Ito received 481 votes out of 1,510 ballots cast by members of the media covering the 15-day games to become the first recipient of the award, sponsored by Samsung Electronics, an official partner of the Bangkok games.

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Olympic runner-up Lee takes Asian Games marathon crown

Olympic silver medalist Lee Bong Ju of South Korea pulls away from Japanese challenger Akira Manai over the final 5 kilometers on Dec. 20 to win the men's marathon, the final event of the 13th Asian Games. Lee, running a steady race in the early morning heat of Bangkok, completed the 42.195-kilometer course from Ayutthaya to the Thammasat University Stadium on the outskirts of Bangkok in an unspectacular 2 hours, 12 minutes, 32 seconds.

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Japan wins gold in 4x400m relay at Asian Games

Japan's 4x400-meter relay team runs a textbook race in Bangkok on Dec. 19 to edge out India for the gold medal at the 13th Asian Games. The team comprises Shunji Karube (far L), Masayoshi Kan, Kenji Tabata, and Jun Osakada (far R).

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Carnival held ahead of close of Asian Games in Bangkok

A colorful carnival is held on Dec. 19 in the central part of Bangkok to celebrate the holding of the 13th Asian Games, which ends on Dec. 20.

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Japan's Kanno bags gold medal on board Silver Melody

Japan's Jin Kanno bagged the gold medal on board Silver Melody in the individual show jumping competition in equestrian at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 19. ''I targeted the South Korean riders and other Japanese as my main rivals. The horse had a smooth rhythm going over the fences, so it was an easy ride,'' Kanno said.

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Japanese basketball team celebrates gold medal win

Members of the Japanese women's basketball team, who grabbed the Asian Games gold medal with a crushing 93-69 win over China, celebrate their victory at Thammasat University's main gymnasium in Bangkok on Dec. 18.

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Morinaga wins gold in long jump in Bangkok

Masaki Morinaga (C) receives the gold medal in the men's long jump at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 15, marking a leap of 8.10 meters. Morinaga currently owns the Japanese record of 8.25 meters. Winning silver was Liu Hongning (R) of China, setting 8.05 meters, and A. Faraji from Qatar, won bronze with 7.99 meters.

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Nabeki of Japan wins gold in karate at Asian Games

Izumi Nabeki (R) of Japan wins a gold medal in the women's karate individual (60-kg free sparring division) in the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 15. The silver winner was Tamchuchaichana (L) from Thailand.

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Tachibana wins synchro gold at Asian Games

World bronze medalist Miya Tachibana adds the Asian Games gold medal to her collection on Dec. 14 after a well-executed routine in the free program of the women's solo synchronized swimming at Bangkok's Thammasat Aquatic Center.

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Japan's Ito posts Japan record in 100-meter semifinal

Japan's premier sprinter Koji Ito (C) marks a new Japanese and Asian record of 10.00 seconds in the 100-meter semifinal on Dec. 13 at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, qualifying for Dec. 14's final. Ito, who shaved 0.08 second off the national record he shared with Nobuharu Asahara, was first clocked at 9.99, but his official time was corrected to 10 seconds flat, denying him the honor of becoming the first Asian to break the magic 10-second barrier.

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Murofushi takes gold in hammer throw at Asian Games

Koji Murofushi of Japan won the gold medal in the hammer throw at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 13, setting a new Japan record at 78.57 meters.

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Thai, Japanese swimmers pat on each other

Thai, Japanese swimmers pat on each other Sethsothorn Torlarp (L) of Thailand, who touched in a new Asian Games record of 3 minutes, 53.61 seconds to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle in Bangkok on Dec. 10, pats on Masato Hirano of Japan who finished 0.48 second behind.

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Hagiwara wins women's 100-meter backstroke

Tomoko Hagiwara of Japan throws up her hand in joy after winning the Asian Games women's 100-meter backstroke title in Bangkok on Dec. 9.

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Japan's hopes in Asian Games revived

Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) converts a penalty in the Asian Games soccer qualifier against Kuwait at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium on Dec. 9, reviving Japan's hopes of earning a quarterfinal berth.

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Japan wins men's relay title

Japan's 4 x 200-meter relay team wins the race at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 8. The Ito brothers, Shunsuke and Shusuke, and Hideaki Hara (from L to R) react to the crowd as anchor Yosuke Ichikawa comes home ahead of China followed by South Korea.

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North Korea's Kye wins 52-kg judo title

Olympic champion Kye Sun Hui of North Korea defeats Kim Hye Sook of South Korea to claim her first Asian Games title in the women's 52-kg category in Bangkok on Dec 8.

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Japanese mountain bikers win gold, silver at Asian Games

Sachiko Kamakura (R) and her teammate Mami Masuda smile after winning gold and silver medals in the women's mountain bike downhill event in the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 7. Kamakura pedaled her way to Japan's second gold medal of the games following Naoko Takahashi's in the women's marathon on Dec. 6.

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Asian Games caldron lit to mark official start

The 13th Asian Games caldron erupts with fire after being set alight during the Dec. 6 opening ceremony at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok. The ceremony marked the official start of the regional version of the summer Olympics. The Bangkok Games will last until Dec. 20.

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Official collapses from heat at opening ceremony

An woman official carrying a placard collapses from heat during the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games in the main stadium in Bangkok on Dec. 6. After the delegations entered the stadium, the woman stood for nearly an hour holding a country's name placard.

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Asian Games get under way with opening gala

Chai-yo, the mascot for the 13th Asian Games, witnesses the release of the balloons on Sunday, Dec. 6 in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium.

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Japan's Takahashi celebrates first gold medal

Japan's Naoko Takahashi, who won the first gold medal of the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 6, is all smiles after winning the women's marathon race. Takahashi led all the way over the 42.195-kilometer course to complete the race in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 47 seconds.

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Japanese delegation marches in Asian Games' opening ceremony

The Japanese delegation marches in the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Dec. 6. Chinese-born softball player Reika Utsugi (R) carried the flag of her adopted country in front of 320 members of the 800-strong delegation.

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Japan's Takahashi wins first gold medal

Japan's Naoko Takahashi won the first gold medal of the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec. 6, winning the women's marathon race in a stunning Japanese record time. Takahashi led all the way over the 42.195-kilometer course from Ayutthaya to the Thammasat University Stadium on the outskirts of the Thai capital in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 46 seconds.

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Asian Games emblem formed at opening ceremony

People form the Asian Games emblem at Bangkok's main stadium during the opening ceremony of the 15-day sporting extravaganza on Dec. 6. The largest-ever Asian Games officially opened as some 3,500 athletes and officials representing 41 Asian national Olympic committees paraded into the Rajamangala National Stadium.

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Japan's flag bearer arrives in Bangkok

Reika Utsugi (L), who will carry the Japanese flag at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Dec. 6, smiles at reporters on arrival at Bangkok international airport Friday Dec. 4. 'This event has a special meaning for me as the flag bearer for Japan,' said Utsugi, a 35-year-old Chinese-born player who obtained Japanese citizenship in 1995.

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Thai king lights Asian Games flame

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in a ceremony held inside the Chitrlada Royal Palace on Thursday, Dec. 3, lights the flame that will burn through the end of the Dec. 6-20 Asian Games in Bangkok.

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Dodgers hurler Park seeking gold in Bangkok

Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Park Chan Ho, representing the South Korean 'Dream Team' at the Dec. 6-20 Asian Games, is welcomed at the Bangkok international airport by South Korean residents of Thailand on Wednesday, Dec. 2. 'I will bring home a medal to South Korea along with my fellow teammates,' Park told a news conference.

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Rehearsal held for Bangkok Asian Games opening ceremony

Rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games get under way at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok on Dec. 1, with the official mascot Chai-Yo taking center stage. The Bangkok Games are scheduled for Dec. 6-20. Some 9,300 athletes and officials from 41 countries will participate in the games.

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Bangkok Asian Games village opened

The athlete village for the 13th Asian Games opens on Dec. 1 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. At the opening ceremony, Jurin Laksanavisit (R), a minister in the prime minister's office, raised the Games' official flag. The Bangkok Games are scheduled Dec. 6-20. Some 9,300 athletes and officials from 41 countries will participate in the games.

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Bangkok Asian Games village opened

The opening ceremony of the athlete village for the 13th Asian Games is held Nov. 27 at Thammasat University, Bangkok. During the ceremony, nine Buddhist monks, seated in a row, chanted in unison a prayer for safety during the Dec. 6-20 games.

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China, Thailand ink agreement in cooperation to promote badminton

STORY: China, Thailand ink agreement in cooperation to promote badminton DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The badminton associations of China and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday to promote exchange and cooperation in the sport. The agreement was signed by Zhang Jun, president of Chinese Badminton Association and KhunyingPatama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton Association of Thailand. The signing was witnessed by Han Zhiqiang, Chinese ambassador to Thailand. Zhang said he hopes the MoU will result in the shuttlers of both countries achieving great success in major competitions like the Olympic Games and Asian Games. He also expressed appreciation to the Thai Badminton Association for helping the Chinese badminton team to set up a training base in Thailand for international tournaments. For her part, KhunyingPatama said the cooperation with China would help the development of Th

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(BEIJING2022)THAILAND-BANGKOK-PAINTING EXHIBITION-BEIJING OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

(220129) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views paintings at the Ratchadamdoen Contemporary Art Center in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 29, 2022. A painting exhibition displaying award-winning works of the Thai teenage painting competition dedicated to the upcoming Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was held in Bangkok. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)