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(240719) -- BEIJING, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tony Estanguet (1st L), president of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee, Thomas Jolly (2nd L), artistic director for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the artistic core team of the ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games take selfies in Paris, France, July 19, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Changshan)

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(240718) -- BEIJING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (L) and Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee president Tony Estanguet swim in the Seine River less than 10 days before the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 17, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cao Can)

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(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (L) and Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organizing Committee president Tony Estanguet swim in the Seine River less than 10 days before the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 17, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cao Can)

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 27, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement from competition. Yamamoto won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 27, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement from competition. Yamamoto won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Photo taken on May 16, 2024, shows Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan's para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto waves to the crowd after competing in the men's T63 long jump at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto acknowledges the crowd after competing in the men's T63 long jump at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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(240525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff unveil the Paris 2024 podium during an unveiling ceremony of the podiums of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics held in Saint Denis near Paris, France, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Julien Mattia/Xinhua)

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(240524) --BEIJING, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Paris 2024 podium is unveiled during an unveiling ceremony of the podiums of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics held in Saint Denis, near Paris, France, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Julien Mattia/Xinhua)

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(240209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee Tony Estanguet attends the revealing ceremony at the Paris Olympic organizers in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, Feb. 8, 2024. The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower in their center, organizers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(220305) -- BEIJING, March 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ojars Briedis of Latvia competes during the Wheelchair Curling Round Robin Match between Latvia and South Korea of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing, capital of China on March 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xia Jiangbo (C) interacts with students during the school sports day in a primary school in Shiquan County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Nov. 3, 2022. Xia is a deputy to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and a trainer of a sports administration center in Shiquan County. Xia won two gold medals at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. She has claimed 35 gold medals and broken the world record four times. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 1. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Paralympics inspire world Between Feb. 4 and 20 and March 4 and 13, China successfully hosted the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, respectively. Overcoming various difficulties and challenges, China presented a simple, safe and splendid event to the world. Beijing became the world's first "dual-Olympic city" and Chinese athletes achieved the country's best-ever Winter Games results. On April 8, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, speaking at the ceremony honoring those who made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, hailed the spirit of bearing the big picture in mind, being confident and open, rising to challenges, pursuing

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES OF 2022

(221225) -- BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on March 6, 2022 shows Yang Hongqiong of China competes during during the Para Cross-Country Skiing Women's Long Distance Sitting of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province. Yang won three gold medals in the sprint, middle, and long distance sitting at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. The 33-year-old Paralympic debutant became the most decorated Chinese Para-Olympian and was named the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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Tokyo 2020 celebrates 200 days until IOC vote

TOKYO, Japan - (from L) Sydney Olympics 100-meter backstroke silver medalist Mai Nakamura, Beijing Olympics individual foil silver medalist Yuki Ota, Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo and Paralympics swimming gold medalist Junichi Kawai attend an event at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Feb. 19, 2013. The Tokyo Olympic bid committee held the commemorative event to mark 200 days before the vote to decide the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Beijing Paralympics end 12-day run

BEIJING, China - Dancers perform during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 17. A record number of 3,968 athletes from 147 countries and areas took part in the 12-day event, organizers said.

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Beijing Paralympics end 12-day run

BEIJING, China - Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium on Sept. 17. A record number of 3,968 athletes from 147 countries and areas took part in the 12-day event, organizers said.

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Japan's Ito wins men's 800m-T52 at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Tomoya Ito of Japan poses with his gold medal in the men's 800m-T52 event of the Beijing Paralympics at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 16.

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Japan's Ito wins men's 800m-T52 at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Tomoya Ito of Japan reacts after winning the men's 800m-T52 event of the Beijing Paralympics at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 16.

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Japan's Kunieda wins men's singles tennis at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Shingo Kunieda of Japan poses with his gold medal in the men's singles wheelchair tennis event at the Beijing Paralympics at Olympic Green Tennis Center in Beijing Sept. 15.

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Japan's Kunieda wins men's singles tennis at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Shingo Kunieda of Japan reacts after beating Robin Ammerlaan of the Netherlands in the men's singles wheelchair tennis final at the Beijing Paralympics at Olympic Green Tennis Center in Beijing Sept. 15.

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Japan's Ito wins men's 400-meter T52 final

BEIJING, China - Tomoya Ito of Japan reacts after winning the men's 400-meter T52 final in the Beijing Paralympics at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 12.

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Suzuki wins men's 50-meter breaststroke at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Japan's Takayuki Suzuki waves during the medal ceremony for the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Beijing Paralympics at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Sept. 11.

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Beijing Paralympics begin for 12-day run

BEIJING, China - Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing. Some 4,000 athletes from 148 countries and areas are taking part in the event through Sept. 17, organizers said.

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Beijing Paralympics begin for 12-day run

BEIJING, China - The cauldron is lit by Chinese Paralympic athlete Hou Bin (below) during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 6.

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Beijing Paralympics begin for 12-day run

BEIJING, China - Chinese Paralympic athlete Hou Bin ignites the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 6.

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Beijing Paralympics begin for 12-day run

BEIJING, China - Japanese athletes and officials march during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing on Sept. 6.

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Japan's Beijing Paralympics team inaugurated

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (2nd L) poses with members of Japan's Beijing Paralympics team during a team inauguration ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 4. The ceremony was attended by 260 team officials and athletes for the 12-day Beijing Paralympics, which open Sept. 6.

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Japan's Beijing Paralympics team inaugurated

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Suzuki (R), Japan's standard-bearer for the Beijing Paralympics, receives the Japanese flag from Harumi Okubo, head of Japan's Beijing Paralympics team, during a team inauguration ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 4. The ceremony was attended by 260 officials and athletes for the 12-day Beijing Paralympics, which open Sept. 6.

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Xinhua Headlines: A look at younger generation on China's new journey

(220509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yang Hongqiong of China celebrates after the para cross-country skiing women's middle distance sitting final of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at National Biathlon Center in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, March 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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Beijing Paralympics Japanese delegation

Japan's delegation for the Beijing Winter Paralympics poses for a photo after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at his office in Tokyo on May 9, 2022.

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Beijing Olympics and Paralympics Japanese delegations

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far L) speaks during a meeting with Japan's delegations for the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics at his office in Tokyo on May 9, 2022.

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Beijing Olympics and Paralympics Japanese delegations

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting with Japan's delegations for the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics at his office in Tokyo on May 9, 2022.

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Taiwan youth share experience of volunteering at Beijing 2022

STORY: Taiwan youth share experience of volunteering at Beijing 2022 DATELINE: April 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sharing activity 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN CHIA HSUAN, Volunteer from Taiwan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN WEN CHENG, Volunteer from Taiwan STORYLINE: A volunteer experience sharing activity on the Beijing Winter Olympics was recently held in Beijing to strengthen the exchange of volunteer service across the Taiwan Strait. At the activity, young people from China's Taiwan shared their feelings about volunteering in the Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN CHIA HSUAN, Volunteer from Taiwan "We were honored to be invited to watch figure skating, ice hockey and some other events at the Beijing Winter Olympics. We were very excited when watching the Games. The athletes gave full play to their advantage. We cheered up for them in the audience. I would like to thank the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics for giving me this oppor

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Moving on together for brighter future after realizing dream of hosting Beijing 2022: Xi

STORY: Moving on together for brighter future after realizing dream of hosting Beijing 2022: Xi DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics related footage 2. various of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony STORYLINE: "We have realized our dream of hosting Winter Olympics and Paralympics and moved on together for a brighter future," Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony on Friday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders confer awards on representatives of those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at a gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders pose for a photo with representatives of groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as all members of the Chinese sports delegation, prior to a gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Games at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

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(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders meet with representatives of groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as all members of the Chinese sports delegation, prior to a gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Games at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders meet with representatives of groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as all members of the Chinese sports delegation, prior to a gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Games at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders confer awards on representatives of those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at a gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders, including Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan, attended the event. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders confer awards on representatives of those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at a gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders meet with representatives of groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as all members of the Chinese sports delegation, prior to a gathering to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Games at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

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CHINA-BEIJING WINTER OLYMPICS-PARALYMPICS-ROLE MODELS-GATHERING (CN)

(220408) -- BEIJING, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders confer awards on representatives of those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at a gathering held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)