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France Gets Conditional Approval To Host 2030 Winter Olympics

Handout photos - Marie-Amelie Le Fur Paralympic Committee President, Marie Bochet, David Lappartient NOC France President, Emmanuel Macron French Republic President, Thomas Bach IOC President, Laurent Vauquier Auvergne Rhone-Alpes President, Amelie Oudea - Castera Minister for sport , Martin Fourcade, Renaud Musselier Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur President during a IOC Session meeting ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24, 2024 in Various Cities, France. French Alps wins the bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. Photo by CNOSF_KMSP via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Gets Conditional Approval To Host 2030 Winter Olympics

Handout photos - Marie-Amelie Le Fur Paralympic Committee President, Marie Bochet, David Lappartient NOC France President, Emmanuel Macron French Republic President, Thomas Bach IOC President, Laurent Vauquier Auvergne Rhone-Alpes President, Amelie Oudea - Castera Minister for sport , Martin Fourcade, Renaud Musselier Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur President during a IOC Session meeting ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24, 2024 in Various Cities, France. French Alps wins the bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. Photo by CNOSF_KMSP via ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-OLYMPIC TEAM-INAUGURATION

(240710) -- JAKARTA, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indonesian athletes and officials attend the inauguration of the Indonesian Olympic team at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta, Indonesia, July. 10, 2024. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a team of 29 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-OLYMPIC TEAM-INAUGURATION

(240710) -- JAKARTA, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indonesian athletes and officials attend the inauguration of the Indonesian Olympic team at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta, Indonesia, July. 10, 2024. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a team of 29 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-OLYMPIC TEAM-INAUGURATION

(240710) -- JAKARTA, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indonesian athletes and officials take a selfie after the inauguration of the Indonesian Olympic team at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta, Indonesia, July. 10, 2024. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a team of 29 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-OLYMPIC TEAM-INAUGURATION

(240710) -- JAKARTA, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indonesian athletes and officials attend the inauguration of the Indonesian Olympic team at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta, Indonesia, July. 10, 2024. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a team of 29 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-OLYMPIC TEAM-INAUGURATION

(240710) -- JAKARTA, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indonesian athletes and officials attend the inauguration of the Indonesian Olympic team at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta, Indonesia, July. 10, 2024. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a team of 29 athletes who have qualified to represent the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zulkarnain)

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Dutch Club Vitesse Docked Points, Relegated Over Abramovich Ties

Papendal noc nsf office. Papendal The clock at the Papendal sports center that indicates in how many days the Olympic Games will start in Paris. Papendal port center is a Center for Top Sports and Education. About 550 top athletes use the facilities at the top sports training center, including 400 on a daily basis. ROBIN UTRECHT

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Dutch Club Vitesse Docked Points, Relegated Over Abramovich Ties

Papendal noc nsf office. Papendal The clock at the Papendal sports center that indicates in how many days the Olympic Games will start in Paris. Papendal port center is a Center for Top Sports and Education. About 550 top athletes use the facilities at the top sports training center, including 400 on a daily basis. ROBIN UTRECHT

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian fencer Dzhoan Feybi Bezhura attends the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian sprint canoeist Ivan Semykin shoots a pistol during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Two pistols lie on the flag of Ukraine during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian sprint canoer Oleh Kukharyk shoots a pistol during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Retired Ukrainian sprint canoeist Yurii Cheban (L) and Ukrainian sprint canoer Oleh Kukharyk shoot pistols during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - A man holds a pistol during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak, singer Taras Topolia and retired sprint canoeist Yurii Cheban (L to R) attend the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko and singer Taras Topolia hold umbrellas as it is raining during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko attends the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Singer Taras Topolia shoots a pistol during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Puzzle pieces of the Ukrainian map are arranged on the table during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko picks up a puzzle piece during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The Olympic Phryge, a mascot of the upcoming Summer Olympics, is pictured during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Member of the Kalush band KylymMan attends the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The cake featuring the Olympic Phryge, a mascot of the upcoming Summer Olympics, is pictured during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Oleksandr Krykun and Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko (R to L) cut the cake featuring the Olympic Phryge, a mascot of the upcoming Summer Olympics, during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The map of Ukraine made of puzzle pieces is pictured during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian former triple jumper, MP Olha Saladukha attends the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak poses for a photo during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - A flag of Ukraine with signatures is seen during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak attends the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian former triple jumper, MP Olha Saladukha signs a national flag during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Oleksandr Krykun and Ukrainian freestyle wrestler Iryna Koliadenko (R to L) cut the cake featuring the Olympic Phryge, a mascot of the upcoming Summer Olympics, during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - The cake featuring the Olympic Phryge, a mascot of the upcoming Summer Olympics, is being cut during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Oleksandr Krykun (R) signs a national flag during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian sprint canoer Oleh Kukharyk signs a national flag during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - A flag of Ukraine with signatures is seen during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Ukrainian individual rhythmic gymnast Hanna Rizatdinova signs a national flag during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Presentation of football team for veterans with amputations in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 20, 2024 - A shoulder sleeve insignia of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine is pictured during the presentation of FC Pokrova Lviv AMP, Ukraines first football team for soldiers with amputations, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Municipalities' role in hosting sports events evident in Hangzhou Asian Games: Iranian official

STORY: Municipalities' role in hosting sports events evident in Hangzhou Asian Games: Iranian official SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the honoring ceremony STORYLINE: A senior Iranian sports official was impressed by the fact that municipalities shoulder the responsibility to host large scale sports competition in China. Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi said on Monday that the Hangzhou Asian Games very well demonstrated the role of municipalities and the urban management sector in hosting sports events. Hashemi said an interesting fact that attracted his attention during the Hangzhou Asian Games was that municipalities and mayors were the real hosts of the competitions as they shouldered the main responsibilities and made considerable efforts to hold the event. Hashemi made the remarks at a ceremony here to honor the Iranian medalists of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

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Hangzhou Asian Games promotes friendship: foreign attendees

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games promotes friendship: foreign attendees DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OLONBAYAR JAMSRAN, Mongolian athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMANTHA ARUNA BANDARA RAJAPAKSA, Sri Lankan team official 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WENDY MICHELLE WERNETH, Journalist from Asian Games News Service 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ABDULAZIZ MOHAMMAD S ALBAQOUS, Media attache of NOC Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games were held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, attracting 12,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. Many foreign attendees have shared their impressions of the just concluded sports event, saying it's a well-organized Games which has promoted friendship. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OLONBAYAR JAMSRAN, Mongolian athlete "I'm a Mongolian marathon runner. It's very unforgettable that this is my first time attending the Asian Games. T

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19th Asian Games in eyes of foreign attendees

STORY: 19th Asian Games in eyes of foreign attendees DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:58 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete "We are really amazed as China hosts it (the Asian Games) very nicely." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDULAZIZ MOHAMMAD S ALBAQOUS, Media attache of NOC Saudi Arabia "There're plenty of amazing memories." SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RICHARD SETYON, Journalist from Olympic Council of Asia "I'm enjoying every minute." SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WENDY MICHELLE WERNETH, Journalist from Asian Games News Service "It's been a really great experience." SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): OLONBAYAR JAMSRAN, Mongolian athlete "I've made a lot of friends here. Many of them are Chinese friends. The organizers of the Asian Games are very enthusiastic, and their service to us is very warm and excellent." SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ABDULAZIZ MOHAMMAD S ALBAQOUS, Media attache of NOC Saudi Arabia "Lots

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Foreign media workers recall unforgettable memories at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Foreign media workers recall unforgettable memories at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD SETYON, Journalist, Olympic Council of Asia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English/Chinese): ABDULLO FAYZULLAEV, Photographer, NOC Uzbekistan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHAILENDRA BHOJAK, Photographer, PTI 5. various of Hangzhou Asian Games 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAMED GHAFFARI, Technical staff, beIN 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RAJU TAMANG, Journalist, Kantipur Publications Pvt. Ltd. 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ABDUL KARIM LUQMANUL ARIF, Photographer, 9. Creativeimage Sports Network 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SALI SABIROV, Photographer, Olympic.kz 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): RICHARD SETYON, Journalist, Olympic Council of Asia 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): SHAILENDRA BHOJAK, Photographer, PTI STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD SETYON, Journalist, Olympic Council of Asia "The Asi

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NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian athletes and the Hangzhou Asian Games venues 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia STORYLINE: In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Raja Sapta Oktohari, chairman of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Indonesia, expressed high expectations for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia "Of course, we are so excited. I mean, I've never been to Hangzhou before. And we still remember when we passed the flag from Indonesia to Hangzhou during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2018. I cannot wait to see our athletes and officials together, showing the highest performance of all athletes from the whole of Asia. We will send approximatel

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi speaks during an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi speaks during an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)IRAN-TEHRAN-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-INTERVIEW

(230914) -- TEHRAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Seyed Manaf Hashemi (2nd R, front) attends an event held at the Chinese Embassy to promote the cultural heritage and tourism of China's eastern Zhejiang Province in the run-up to the Hangzhou Asian Games, in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iranian official speaks highly of Hangzhou Asian Games" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run in Tehran STORYLINE: The Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday hosted the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run. The event was held in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua, officials of the Iranian Ministry of Sport and Youth, Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Manaf Hashemi, and representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC). A total of 200 children took part in the event, during which they performed kata movements and ran a short distance together. Following the run, all the participants received medals and certificates for having taken part in the event, which was held to mark the upcoming Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua said the fun run event, which has been held in many Asian cou

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Ramos-Horta elected president of East Timor NOC

SYDNEY, Australia - East Timor resistance leader Jose Ramos-Horta (in this file photo) has been elected president of the East Timor National Olympic Committee (NOC). The Nobel Peace Prize laureate said from the capital Dili May 9 that he was unanimously elected NOC president at a meeting last week. East Timor has moved a step closer to participating in its first Olympic Games after the formation of the NOC headed by Ramos-Horta.