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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024, after being awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi (R) is awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024.

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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi (R) and Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Koji Murofushi pose for a photo in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024. She was awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology the same day.

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Japan's PM Kishida to award shogi player Fujii

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the press at his office in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2023, a day after shogi star Sota Fujii clinched his eighth title, Oza, to become the first player in history to hold all eight titles simultaneously. Kishida said that he will give the 21-year-old a prime minister's award to honor his accomplishment.

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Japan's PM Kishida to award shogi player Fujii

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the press at his office in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2023, a day after shogi star Sota Fujii clinched his eighth title, Oza, to become the first player in history to hold all eight titles simultaneously. Kishida said that he will give the 21-year-old a prime minister's award to honor his accomplishment.

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A sense of mission supports me: young inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving

STORY: A sense of mission supports me: young inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wood carving craftsmanship 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JIA, Inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving STORYLINE: Chen Jia is an inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving, a national intangible cultural heritage in China. Chen, who has been practicing the skill for over a decade, said she has felt a sense of accomplishment in her creations and a sense of mission to pass on the craftsmanship. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JIA, Inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving "I grew up immersed in this craft since my grandfather and my father were both involved in it. Back then, when I was just a teenager, I only knew it as a way to earn money, but I didn't understand that it was an intangible cultural heritage. It was only after I got involved in it that I realized it was something worthwhile for young people like us to pursue. One of the representat

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"Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's success in eliminating poverty: Turkish party leader

STORY: "Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's success in eliminating poverty: Turkish party leader DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye STORYLINE: A Turkish political party leader said that "Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's achievement in eliminating poverty among its 1.4 billion population, considering it an outstanding accomplishment for all of humanity. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye "Poverty is the biggest scourge and problem for humanity on all continents. But the People's Republic of China has followed a very successful path, both with its policy of interregional cohesion and by considering common interests among various classes of society. And in that respect, we can call it a

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Work brings me sense of accomplishment: female crane operator in China

STORY: Work brings me sense of accomplishment: female crane operator in China DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZHIDUO, Tower crane operator STORYLINE: In the traditionally male-dominated construction industry, some women are seeking opportunities and self-realization. 28-year-old Zhang Zhiduo is a tower crane operator with China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. She said the work was a bit challenging for her at first. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZHIDUO, Tower crane operator "I first began to work as a crane operator on a 103-meter-high crane. I was really scared at first. My husband followed behind me at that time and told me to look up, not down. He told me to hold on tightly and climb up the ladder slowly. It's harder when there's a strong wind because I feel a little dizzy up there." Zhang soon got used to the working environment. She said the work has brought h

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Burning Daruma dolls

MAEBASHI, Japan - Around 100 Daruma (Dharma) dolls are burned during a rite to thank the talisman for the accomplishment of wishes at Maebashi Hachimangu shrine in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Judo Olympic champion Tanimoto retires

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese judoka Ayumi Tanimoto announces her retirement on Sept. 21, 2010, saying her Olympic feats in the women's 63-kilogram class at Athens and Beijing have allowed her to walk away from the sport filled with a deep sense of accomplishment.

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Int'l team of researchers completes rice genome decoding

TOKYO, Japan - An international team of scientists has completed the sequencing of the rice genome, an accomplishment that should lead to the development of new varieties of rice to meet different needs. Researcher Takuji Sasaki (L) hands a CD set containing the research results to Japanese agriculture minister Yoshinobu Shimamura (R in front) in Tokyo on Dec. 13.

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB)

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China's Tianwen-1 Mars mission team wins IAF World Space Award

STORY: China's Tianwen-1 Mars mission team wins IAF World Space Award DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of IAF World Space Award 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCALE EHRENFREUND, President of International Astronautical Federation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASCALE EHRENFREUND, President of International Astronautical Federation STORYLINE: China's Tianwen-1 Mars mission team has won this year's International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award, an award recognizing a person or a team for exceptional contributions to space exploration. The Tianwen-1 team carried out China's first Mars exploration mission, which has achieved rich scientific results. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCALE EHRENFREUND, President of International Astronautical Federation "The rover has performed very excellently. You've already seen the papers published, looking at the water activity on Mars. And it is just a very interesting accomplishment. And we all congrat

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Xinjiang, My home: Three brothers at skiing resort

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Three brothers at skiing resort DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yerjan Berzat working at the ski resort 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort STORYLINE: A skiing resort in Tacheng, NW. China's Xinjiang, has three brothers staff. They have different jobs but the same passion for their work. #GLOBALink SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort "A pair with size 39, and the other pair size 37, aren't they?" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort "My name is Yerjan Berzat. I work at Yemili Skiing Resort in Tacheng Prefecture. I'm in charge of handing out snow gear in the lobby. This snowboard is better. Visitors can choose snowboards according to their preferences. Every day, I will check and repair these snowboards. After repair, the snowboards will be given out to tourists. I have a great sense of accomplishment." S

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 10, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 15, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 15, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 10, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-YOUNG SKATERS (CN)

(220219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young skaters participate in short track speeding training at Century Star Rink in Changping District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 11, 2022. The short track speed skating as a Winter Olympic event has seen a burgeoning popularity among ordinary people, attracting more and more people to ice and snow sports. In recent years, endeavor has been made to promote winter sports among the populace in Shijingshan District of Beijing. In that spirit, Shijingshan District Short Track Speed Skating Team was formed. The team is currently composed of nearly 70 skaters aged between 6 to 16, most of whom switched from sports of track and field, roller skating or other events. The short track speed skating team, with the former short track speed skating world champion Zhao Nannan serving as the head coach, have achieved remarkable accomplishment.....

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Int'l team of researchers completes rice genome decoding

TOKYO, Japan - An international team of scientists has completed the sequencing of the rice genome, an accomplishment that should lead to the development of new varieties of rice to meet different needs. Researcher Takuji Sasaki (L) hands a CD set containing the research results to Japanese agriculture minister Yoshinobu Shimamura (R in front) in Tokyo on Dec. 13.

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9 researchers receive Japan Academy Prize

Kyushu University professor Kosuke Morita (C), head of a team of scientists in the discovery of element 113 to be officially named as "nihonium," receives a certificate of the Japan Academy Prize in front of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Tokyo on June 27, 2016. A total of nine researchers received the prize in recognition of their outstanding accomplishment. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Judo Olympic champion Tanimoto retires

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese judoka Ayumi Tanimoto announces her retirement on Sept. 21, 2010, saying her Olympic feats in the women's 63-kilogram class at Athens and Beijing have allowed her to walk away from the sport filled with a deep sense of accomplishment. (Kyodo)

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB) (Kyodo)