(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(240601) -- AKSU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Riders Fang Mingji of China, Neels Theric of France, Deng Liansong of China and Fang Xiangliang of China (L to R) celebrate after the 10th stage of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(240601) -- AKSU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rider Neels Theric of France celebrates victory of the motorcycle category at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(240601) -- AKSU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rider Neels Theric of France celebrates victory of the motorcycle category at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKSU-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-10TH STAGE (CN)

(240601) -- AKSU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Riders Fang Mingji of China, Neels Theric of France, Deng Liansong of China and Fang Xiangliang of China (L to R) celebrate after the 10th stage of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-7TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-7TH STAGE (CN)

(240529) -- HOTAN, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rider Neels Theric of France races during the 7th stage of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-7TH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-7TH STAGE (CN)

(240529) -- HOTAN, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rider Neels Theric of France races during the 7th stage of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

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

2024 Taklimakan Rally kicks off in Kashgar, Xinjiang

STORY: 2024 Taklimakan Rally kicks off in Kashgar, Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Taklimakan Rally STORYLINE: The 2024 Taklimakan Rally kicked off on Monday in Kashgar, China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This year's rally spans over 4,300 kilometers, featuring 10 special stages that pass through regions such as Kashgar, Hotan, and Aksu. More than half of the rally consists of desert stages. During the summer, the scorching temperatures of the Taklimakan Desert will test the limits of both racers and vehicles. In the auto category, 90 cars are competing. Notable among them is Han Wei, who returns after a mechanical failure prematurely ended his title bid last year. He will face off against defending overall champion Zi Yungang, Zhang Guoyu, and Liu Yangui. In the motorcycle category, 26-year-old French rider Neels Theric, who finished fourth in his debut at