Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations

STORY: Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the indoor ski resort and activities there 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAGID ABDEL-MENIM, Event's organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI KORYAYA, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): TAMER BAGATO, Former Egyptian footballer STORYLINE: Despite being a country without snowfall during winter, Egypt celebrated the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Snow Day to spread the culture of snow sports among its people. The event is held at Ski Egypt, an indoor ski resort in Giza Governorate near the capital, Cairo, featuring a series of snow activities. During the event, which kicked off on January 18 and will last for several days, the park will host snow sports events, such as free snow obstacle challenges and free ski and snowboard freestyle night for athletes, as well as family-friendly activities

Japan, Qatar draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying match

Japan, Qatar draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying match

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yuji Nakazawa (top) downs Qatar's Magid Hassan (12), allowing a penalty kick to Qatar during the second half of their 2010 World Cup qualifying match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on June 10.

Japan, Qatar draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying match

Japan, Qatar draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying match

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yuji Nakazawa (top) downs Qatar's Magid Hassan (12), allowing a penalty kick to Qatar during the second half of their 2010 World Cup qualifying match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on June 10. (Kyodo)