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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-BINYANG-FIRECRACKER DRAGON FESTIVAL (CN)

(240221) -- BINYANG, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows craftsman Zou Yute making bamboo dragons for Firecracker Dragon Festival in Binyang County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Dec. 21, 2010 (Top) and Jan. 16, 2024 (Below), respectively. Firecracker Dragon Festival that can be dated back to more than 10 centuries ago is a traditional carnival celebrating Spring Festival in Binyang, when locals perform the firecracker dragon dance with a bamboo dragon. Unlike most dragon dances performed elsewhere, the audiences usually throw lit firecrackers toward the bamboo dragon during the dance with the wish to drive away evil spirits and pray for peace and prosperity for the new year. The event was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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Finnish daughter-in-law has fun making Chinese New Year snacks

STORY: Finnish daughter-in-law has fun making Chinese New Year snacks DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangzhou during the Spring Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Auntie 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Auntie 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): Auntie 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): Auntie 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): Auntie 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): SARAH YAAKSOLA, Finnish expat in China 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): Sarah Yaaksola's husband STORYLINE: Sarah Yaaksola from Finland came to study in south China's Guangzhou in 2010. After graduation, she stayed in China and had a Chinese family. Having been in China for over

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at a stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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Nagashima in men's 500m speed skate sprint

SOCHI, Russia - The 2010 silver medalist Keiichiro Nagashima of Japan competes in the first round of the men's 500-meter speed skating event at the Winter Olympics at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 10, 2014.

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Japan's Nagashima in men's 500m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - The 2010 silver medalist Keiichiro Nagashima of Japan competes in the second round of the men's 500-meter speed skating event at the Winter Olympics at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 10, 2014.

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Japan's Nagashima in men's 500m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Keiichiro Nagashima of Japan gestures to his supporters after competing in the second round of the men's 500-meter speed skating event at the Winter Olympics at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 10, 2014. The 2010 silver medalist finished in sixth place.

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Suu Kyi receives UNESCO award

YANGON, Myanmar - Ryuhei Hosoya (L), executive director of the Office of the UNESCO Director General, hands a trophy to Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi in Yangon on Feb. 10, 2012. Suu Kyi was chosen as the 2002 winner of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence, but had been unable to receive the award as she had been under house arrest on and off from 1989 to 2010.

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Japan's soda lovers being offered ever more flavors

TOKYO, Japan - All manner of soft drinks are on display at an exhibition of products made by member firms of the Japan Soft Drink Association at Tokyo Big Sight in the capital's Koto Ward on Feb. 10, 2010.

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TV hit spurs S. Korean tourists to visit Akita Prefecture

AKITA, Japan - South Korean tourists take pictures in front of a dome-shaped ''kamakura'' hut made of hardened snow in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, on Feb. 10, 2010.

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Some 35,000 runners take part in Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Runners start in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Feb. 27, 2010, to race in the Tokyo Marathon. Some 35,000 people -- 3,000 for the 10-kilometer race and 32,000 for the full 42.195-kilometer race -- took part in the rain-swept event.

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Some 35,000 runners take part in Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Runners start in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Feb. 27, 2010, to race in the Tokyo Marathon. Some 35,000 people -- 3,000 for the 10-kilometer race and 32,000 for the full 42.195-kilometer race -- took part in the rain-swept event.

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Canada beat Slovakia in men's ice hockey semifinal

VANCOUVER, Canada - Canada's Brenden Morrow (10) celebrates after scoring in the first period of a men's semifinal round ice hockey game against Slovakia at the Vancouver Olympics at Canada Hockey Place in Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2010. Canada won 3-2.

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S. Korea's Lee wins 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Lee Seung Hoon of South Korea skates to win the gold medal in the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010. Lee, who also won the silver in the 5,000-meter race, clocked an Olympic record of 12:58.55.

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Olympic medalists in 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Gold medalist Lee Seung Hoon of South Korea is hoisted in the air by silver medalist Ivan Skobrev (L) of Russia and bronze medalist Bob de Jong of the Netherlands during the awards ceremony for the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010.

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S. Korea's Lee wins 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Lee Seung Hoon of South Korea skates to win the gold medal in the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010. Lee clocked an Olympic record of 12 minutes, 58.55 seconds.

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S. Korea's Lee wins 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Lee Seung Hoon of South Korea reacts after finishing the men's 10,000-meter speed skating race at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010. Lee won the gold, clocking an Olympic record of 12 minutes, 58.55 seconds.

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Kramer disqualified in 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Sven Kramer of the Netherlands gets disqualified in the men's 10,000-meter speed skating race at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010. The gold medalist in the 5,000-meter race clocked the best time among all competitors but committed a lane infringement.

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S. Korea's Lee wins 10,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Lee Seung Hoon of South Korea skates to win the gold medal in the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 23, 2010. Lee, who also won the silver in the 5,000-meter race, clocked an Olympic record of 12:58.55.

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Japan loses to Sweden in bid for last 4 in curling

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Kotomi Ishizaki, Mari Motohashi, Moe Meguro, and Mayo Yamaura of Japan look glum after Sweden took the upper hand during a round-robin match in the women's curling in the Winter Games at Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 23, 2010. Sweden won 10-6, ending Japan's chances of competing in the semifinals.

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Japan loses to Sweden in bid for last 4 in curling

VANCOUVER, Canada - Mari Motohashi (R) and Moe Meguro of Japan watch Sweden take the lead during a round-robin match in women's curling in the Winter Games at Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 23, 2010. Sweden won 10-6, ending Japan's chances of competing in the semifinals.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's skip Moe Meguro (2nd from R) releases the stone in the fourth end of a match against Switzerland in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010. Sweeping are Kotomi Ishizaki (2nd from L) and Mari Motohashi (R). Switzerland won 10-4.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Mari Motohashi (L) leaves the curling rink at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010, with Swiss players celebrating in the background after Japan was beaten by Switzerland 10-4 in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Anna Omiya (L) releases the stone in the fourth end of a match against Switzerland in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010. Sweeping are Kotomi Ishizaki (C) and Mari Motohashi. Switzerland won 10-4.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Mari Motohashi leaves the curling rink at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010, after Japan was beaten by Switzerland 10-4 in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Mari Motohashi (L) shakes hands with Carmen Kueng of Switzerland after the Swiss team beat Japan 10-4 in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese and Swiss players greet each other after the Swiss team beat Japan 10-4 in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Mari Motohashi (C) releases the stone in the first end of a match against Switzerland in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010. Sweeping are Kotomi Ishizaki (L) and Anna Omiya. Switzerland won 10-4.

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Japan beaten in women's curling at Vancouver Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Kotomi Ishizaki (C) releases the stone in the fourth end of a match against Switzerland in the 10-team round-robin stage of the women's curling event in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at Vancouver Olympic Centre in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2010. Sweeping are Anna Omiya (L) and Mari Motohashi. Switzerland won 10-4.

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Kawazu 'sakura' cherry blossoms in full bloom

KAWAZU, Japan - Tourists admire ''sakura'' cherry blossoms that are in full bloom in Kawazu, a southern part of the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, on Feb. 20, 2010. The ''sakura'' trees, which had many flowers earlier than those in other areas, will be lit up in the evening until March 10.

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Germany's Neuner wins women's 10 km Pursuit in Biathlon event

WHISTLER, Canada - Magdalena Neuner of Germany celebrates after winning the women's 10-kilometer pursuit of the Biathlon event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010.

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Germany's Neuner wins women's 10 km Pursuit in Biathlon event

WHISTLER, Canada - Magdalena Neuner of Germany skis to victory in the women's 10-kilometer pursuit of the Biathlon event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010.

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Germany's Neuner wins women's 10 km Pursuit in Biathlon event

WHISTLER, Canada - Magdalena Neuner of Germany crosses the finish line to win the women's 10-kilometer pursuit of the Biathlon event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010.

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Sweden's Kalla claims women's cross-country 10km gold

WHISTLER, Canada - Sweden's Charlotte Kalla skis to victory and the gold medal in the women's cross-country 10-kilometer freestyle at the Winter Olympic Games at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 15, 2010. The 22-year-old, who brought her country its first medal of the Vancouver Games, won gold with a time of 24 minutes, 58.4 seconds.

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Sweden's Kalla claims women's cross-country 10km gold

WHISTLER, Canada - (From L) Norway's Marit Bjoergen, Sweden's Charlotte Kalla and Estonia's Kristina Smigun-Vaehi celebrate after winning bronze, gold and silver respectively in the women's cross-country 10-kilometer freestyle at the Winter Olympic Games at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 15, 2010. The 22-year-old Kalla, who brought her country its first medal of the Vancouver Games, won gold with a time of 24 minutes, 58.4 seconds.

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France's Jay wins gold in men's 10km biathlon sprint

WHISTLER, Canada - Vincent Jay of France wins the gold in the men's 10-kilometer biathlon sprint on Feb. 14, 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler, Canada.

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Lamy Chappuis of France wins gold in Nordic Combined

WHISTLER, Canada - (From L to R) Jason Lamy Chappuis of France, Alessandro Pittin of Italy, and Johnny Spillane of the United States race to the finish line in the men's Nordic Combined 10-kilometer individual event on Feb. 14, 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler, Canada. Lamy Chappuis captured the gold, Spillane the silver and Pittin the bronze.

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Lamy Chappuis of France wins gold in Nordic Combined

WHISTLER, Canada - Jason Lamy Chappuis of France competes in the men's Nordic Combined 10-kilometer individual event on Feb. 14, 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler, Canada. Lamy Chappuis won the gold.

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Iran's 1st female Winter Olympian in Vancouver opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, Canada - Marjan Kalhor, Iran's first female Winter Olympian, smiles for a photo on Feb. 10, 2010, in Vancouver. The 21-year-old alpine skier, who served as the national flag bearer in the opening ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympics at BC Place in Vancouver on Feb. 12, said she hopes to inspire the people of Iran.

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Sapporo rejects Steel Partners' plan

TOKYO, Japan - Takao Murakami, president of Sapporo Holdings Ltd., speaks about a proposal from its top shareholder Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore) L.P. for the selection of the company's 10-member board during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 12, 2010. Murakami said the company will reject the proposal as the current board is sufficiently competent to carry out plans to strengthen the company's business.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Japanese figure skaters Daisuke Takahashi, Nobunari Oda and Takahiko Kozuka attend a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Japanese figure skaters Daisuke Takahashi, Nobunari Oda and Takahiko Kozuka pose for photographs after a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese figure skater Takahiko Kozuka speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese figure skater Nobunari Oda speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.

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Japan welcomed to Olympic athletes village

VANCOUVER, Canada - Native Canadians dressed in their traditional attire perform at the ceremony to formally welcome the Japanese delegation to the athletes' village for the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010. Japanese delegation head and seven-time Olympian Seiko Hashimoto and 30 athletes attended the ceremony, which was dampened by steady rain at the village site.

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Takagi at 3rd place in speed skating time trial

RICHMOND, Canada - Fifteen-year-old Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi skates into third place in 2 minutes, 01.47 seconds in a time trial at Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 10, 2010, in a diluted women's 1,500-meter field ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

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Men's figure skaters practice in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi practices at a rink in Vancouver on Feb. 10, 2010, ahead of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games which will start on Feb. 12.