Queen Rania of Jordan Turns 55

Queen Rania of Jordan Turns 55

File - Queen Rania during her participation at the ‘Shattered Futures in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Children’s Perspective’ event, organized by ‘Save the Children’ in New York, United States of America, on September 23rd, 2024. On August 31st, Queen Rania will celebrate her 55th anniversary (born in 1970). Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rice price futures index's listing

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 20 Kyodo - SBI Holdings Inc. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto, Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama and Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. President Wataru Ariga pose for a photo in the western Japan city of Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, in a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange. (Kyodo)

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. President Wataru Ariga speaks in Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, during a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the western Japan exchange.

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. President Wataru Ariga speaks in Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, during a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the western Japan exchange.

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

SBI Holdings Inc. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao speaks in the western Japan city of Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, in a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange.

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks in the western Japan city of Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, in a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange.

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

(from L) SBI Holdings Inc. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto, Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama and Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. President Wataru Ariga pose for a photo in the western Japan city of Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, in a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange.

Rice price futures index's listing

Rice price futures index's listing

(from L) SBI Holdings Inc. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto, Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama and Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. President Wataru Ariga break a sake cask in the western Japan city of Osaka on Aug. 20, 2024, in a ceremony marking the listing a week before of a Japanese rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange.

Illustration Orient Futures

Illustration Orient Futures

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Illustration Orient Futures, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China, July 29, 2024.

Illustration Orient Futures

Illustration Orient Futures

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Illustration Orient Futures, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China, July 29, 2024.

Illustration Orient Futures

Illustration Orient Futures

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Illustration Orient Futures, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China, July 29, 2024.

Illustration Orient Futures

Illustration Orient Futures

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Illustration Orient Futures, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China, July 29, 2024.

Illustration Orient Futures

Illustration Orient Futures

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Illustration Orient Futures, Suqian City, Jiangsu province, China, July 29, 2024.

Treasury Bond Futures Indices

Treasury Bond Futures Indices

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Ten-year and five-year Treasury bond futures indices are displayed on a big screen at the overpass at Lujiazui Street in Pudong, Shanghai, China, July 29, 2024.

Treasury Bond Futures Indices

Treasury Bond Futures Indices

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 29, 2024 - Ten-year and five-year Treasury bond futures indices are displayed on a big screen at the overpass at Lujiazui Street in Pudong, Shanghai, China, July 29, 2024.

Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures

STORY: Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 3. various of securities company STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid concerns over rising long-term interest rates in Japan, while the market's downside was buoyed by positive U.S. stock futures. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 44.65 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday at 38,855.37. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 2.14 points, or 0.08 percent, higher at 2,768.50. Market watchers here noted the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond briefly rose 0.015 percentage point from Monday's close to 1.035 percent, its highest level since April 2012, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is shifting away from monetary easing measures. The Nikk

Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

STORY: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FERNANDO SANCHEZ CIPITRIA, Football coach, Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NEELS THERIC, Motorcycle racer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Motorcycle racer STORYLINE: In northwest China's Xinjiang, sport is more than just a game. It is a source of inspiration, resilience and unity, fueling dreams and shaping futures in this dynamic corner of the world. Official data revealed that in 2023 alone, Xinjiang built 247 new football fields. A growing number of professional coaches also went to this land of football passion, providing more advanced training for the players. Former Real Madrid youth coach Fernando Sanchez Cipitria returned to Xinjiang for a second stint this year. In 2018, during his first journey, he frequently traveled through cities and villages to scou

Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students

STORY: Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:09 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of IPRC Musanze and its students 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMWALI ANGE NATACHA, Student majoring in e-commerce at IPRC Musanze 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISHIMWE YASIL, Student majoring in electrical automation technology at IPRC Musanze 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU WEIXIN, Executive director of Jinhua Polytechnic STORYLINE: In the heart of Musanze town in northern Rwanda, a transformative partnership is shaping the futures of young Rwandans. Integrated Polytechnic Regional College-Musanze (IPRC Musanze), a public higher learning institution, recently signed a five-year agreement with Jinhua Polytechnic of East China's Zhejiang Province for an exchange program. Thirty students from IPRC Musanze will study for two years in Rwanda and one year in China for an advanced diploma. Umwali Ange Natacha, an e-commer

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's medalists celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women's gold and silver medalists shower with champagne as they celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- James Buytrago (rear)/Rancel Varga of the Philippines celebrate during the men's gold medal match against Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' James Buytrago (C) celebrates scoring during the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medalists celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Czech Republic's Krystof Jan (R) spikes the ball during the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Men's medalists celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Krystof Jan Oliva (R)/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic celebrate during the men's gold medal match against James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Krystof Jan Oliva (L)/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Rancel Varga (R) spikes the ball during the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Rancel Varga saves the ball during the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Czech Republic's Krystof Jan Oliva celebrates winning the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' James Buytrago (R) spikes the ball during the men's gold medal match between Krystof Jan Oliva/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic and James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Krystof Jan Oliva (L)/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Germany's Chenoa Christ (rear) and Anna-Lena Grune celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists James Buytrago (2nd L)/Rancel Varga (3rd L) of the Phlippines celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Krystof Jan Oliva (R)/Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Germany's Chenoa Christ (L) and Anna-Lena Grune celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Nishibori Takemi saves the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Tsujimura Riko/Nishibori Takemi of Japan and Danielle Quigley/Olivia MacDonald of New Zealand at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alaina Chacon of the United States saves the ball during the women's gold medal match between Chenoa Christ/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany and Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chenoa Christ (R)/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany celebrate winning the women's gold medal match against Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Chenoa Christ celebrates scoring during the women's gold medal match between Chenoa Christ/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany and Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Chenoa Christ celebrates scoring during the women's gold medal match between Chenoa Christ/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany and Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Nishibori Takemi saves the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Tsujimura Riko/Nishibori Takemi of Japan and Danielle Quigley/Olivia MacDonald of New Zealand at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alaina Chacon (R) of the United States spikes the ball during the women's gold medal match between Chenoa Christ/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany and Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Nishibori Takemi (L) returns the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Tsujimura Riko/Nishibori Takemi of Japan and Danielle Quigley/Olivia MacDonald of New Zealand at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Tsujimura Riko (R) spikes the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Tsujimura Riko/Nishibori Takemi of Japan and Danielle Quigley/Olivia MacDonald of New Zealand at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-BRONZE MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Olivia MacDonald saves the ball during the women's bronze medal match between Tsujimura Riko/Nishibori Takemi of Japan and Danielle Quigley/Olivia MacDonald of New Zealand at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, on April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Anna-Lena Grune saves the ball during the women's gold medal match between Chenoa Christ/Anna-Lena Grune of Germany and Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen of the United States at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)