Russia hosts biggest sports event of year

STORY: Russia hosts biggest sports event of year DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The "Russian Snowboard" cross-country skiing competition was held in Pargolovo Village, St. Petersburg on Saturday. The annual competition, which lasted for one day, was also held in more than 20 cities across the country at the same time, with a total of more than 10,000 participants. "Russian Snowboard" has been held since 1982 and is the biggest sports event in Russia. Skiers and amateurs who are over nine years old and have a health certificate can participate in the competition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)