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Crowdfunding platform "My Athlete"

10.07.2025, Tallinn. The Estonian Olympic Committee introduced to the public a new crowdfunding platform called My Athlete. It is a unique opportunity in Estonia that allows every sports enthusiast to contribute to the preparation of top athletes. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Crowdfunding platform "My Athlete"

10.07.2025, Tallinn. The Estonian Olympic Committee introduced to the public a new crowdfunding platform called My Athlete. It is a unique opportunity in Estonia that allows every sports enthusiast to contribute to the preparation of top athletes. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Crowdfunding platform "My Athlete"

10.07.2025, Tallinn. The Estonian Olympic Committee introduced to the public a new crowdfunding platform called My Athlete. It is a unique opportunity in Estonia that allows every sports enthusiast to contribute to the preparation of top athletes. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Crowdfunding platform "My Athlete"

10.07.2025, Tallinn. The Estonian Olympic Committee introduced to the public a new crowdfunding platform called My Athlete. It is a unique opportunity in Estonia that allows every sports enthusiast to contribute to the preparation of top athletes. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games

STORY: Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the women's 10,000m, 4x100m relay final 2. various of the medals awarded 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JANETH CHEPNGETICH, Kenyan athlete STORYLINE: Janeth Chepngetich of Kenya claimed the women's 10,000m title at the ongoing 13th African Games on Thursday evening. Chepngetich, standing in for her senior compatriots who missed the continental games due to their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, won the race in 33 minutes and 37 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana. Chepngetich, 24, proved her indomitability when Wede Kefale of Ethiopia overtook her briefly with 150 meters left. The young Kenyan recovered strongly, overtaking the Ethiopian again and leaving her behind until the finish line. Wede Kefale took the silver with 33:38.37, and her compatriot Tekan Amare got the bronze in

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(SP)KUWAIT-JAHRA GOVERNORATE-ASIAN GAMES-PREPARATION

(230911) -- JAHRA GOVERNORATE, Sept. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An athlete walks with her baggage for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games at the Kuwait Olympic Committee in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 10, 2023. The Kuwaiti delegation has 140 athletes for Hangzhou Asian Games, consisting of 117 male athletes and 23 female athletes. They will leave for China on Sept. 19. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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(SP)KUWAIT-JAHRA GOVERNORATE-ASIAN GAMES-PREPARATION

(230911) -- JAHRA GOVERNORATE, Sept. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An athlete displays a uniform of the Kuwaiti national team for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games at the Kuwait Olympic Committee in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 10, 2023. The Kuwaiti delegation has 140 athletes for Hangzhou Asian Games, consisting of 117 male athletes and 23 female athletes. They will leave for China on Sept. 19. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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Greek athletes prepare for Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Greek athletes prepare for Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games 2. various of Ioanna Sacha 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA SACHA, Greek student-athlete 4. various of Lida Nanou 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LIDA NANOU, Greek student-athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): DIMITRIOS KONSTANTINOS DRAKIOTIS, Greek student-athlete 7. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): DIMITRIS KERERES, Director in Physical Education of the Greek Ministry of Education 9. various of Dimitris Kereres 10. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team STORYLINE: Greece has announced a delegation of 34 members for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games to be held in China. In an interview in Athens on Friday, stude

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Int'l athletes expect successful FISU World University Games

STORY: Int'l athletes expect successful FISU World University Games DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chengdu Universiade related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRYCJA ADAMKIEWICZ, Taekwondo athlete, Poland 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOMINIKA WASILCZU, Fencer, Poland 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ADEM ASIL, Gymnast, Türkiye STORYLINE: The 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games will open in China's Chengdu on July 28. Athletes attending the games have expressed their confidence in its preparation work and excitement before embarking on their trip to Chengdu. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRYCJA ADAMKIEWICZ, Taekwondo athlete, Poland "I saw buildings of all sports venues and athlete village, and I was so impressed by how everything is so well-prepared. And I believe everything will be on the high level, because I used to be in China for some tournaments before, and I remember how huge everything

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-PARA POWERLIFTER-PREPARATION

(220719) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yohana Assa Mwila, a para powerlifter, prepares for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 18, 2022. Yohana Assa Mwila, a man who lost his right leg in 1988 through a bite from a highly poisonous snake, said nothing will stop him from putting Tanzania on a global para powerlifting map. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Tanzanian para athlete vows to go beyond himself in int'l competition

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-PARA POWERLIFTER-PREPARATION

(220719) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yohana Assa Mwila (Front), a para powerlifter, prepares for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 18, 2022. Yohana Assa Mwila, a man who lost his right leg in 1988 through a bite from a highly poisonous snake, said nothing will stop him from putting Tanzania on a global para powerlifting map. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Tanzanian para athlete vows to go beyond himself in int'l competition

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete skis at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete prepares to ride a cable car at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete prepares to ride a cable car at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete prepares to ride a cable car at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete rides out of a barrier-free lift at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-YANQING-PREPARATION (CN)

(220228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An athlete prepares to ride a cable car at China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2022. After the Winter Olympics, China's National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing entered the transition stage to better serve the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. As of today, the venue has set up a total of 23 permanent and temporary barrier-free lifts, 25 ramps and other accessible facilities. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)