Wushu becomes popular sport among Bangladeshi schoolgirls

STORY: Wushu wooing Bangladeshi school girls DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): NUSRAT JAHAN MIM, Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): LABIBA AKHTAR MOMO, Student　 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DULAL HOSSAIN, General secretary of Bangladesh Wushu Federation STORYLINE: Wushu has become a popular sport in Bangladesh, particularly among school girls who find traditional Chinese martial arts interesting because it teaches them self-defense. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): NUSRAT JAHAN MIM, Student "Here the teachers guide us very well. Children are specially catered for each of our events. For this year's National Games, I chose the Sanda event. By practicing Sanda, I learn how to fight on the knock-out system. What do we really need for girls? We need our Sanda to protect ourselves when we walk on the streets." SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): LABIBA AKHTAR MOMO, Student　 "I've been practicing Wushu for four years

Ambassador Cup China-Bangladesh Wushu Demonstration attracts 300 players

STORY: Ambassador Cup China-Bangladesh Wushu Demonstration attracts 300 players DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 4th Ambassador Cup China-Bangladesh Wushu Demonstration 2. various of Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming speaking 3. various of prize-awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The 4th Ambassador Cup China-Bangladesh Wushu Demonstration was held on Saturday at the gymnasium of the National Sports Council in Dhaka. The day-long demonstration attracted 300 players featuring in 10 events of the martial arts. The Ambassador Cup was organized by Bangladesh Wushu Federation under the sponsorship of the Chinese embassy in Dhaka. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming graced the occasion as the chief guest. Mohammad Dulal Hossain, general secretary of Bangladesh Wushu Federation, among others, witnessed the demonstration events. As many as 14 teams from across Bangladesh demonstrated their Wushu skills, which is considered as one of the