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Princess of Asturias Awards 2024' ceremony - Oviedo

General shot of the award winners and the audience during the 'Princess of Asturias Awards 2024' ceremony at the Campoamor Theater, on October 25, 2024, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). The Princess of Asturias Foundation today celebrates the Princess of Asturias Awards, which are presented annually at a solemn academic ceremony held in Oviedo. The Foundation's objectives are to contribute to the exaltation and promotion of scientific, cultural and humanistic values that are universal heritage, through eight categories of awards. Photo by Xuan Cueto/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma

King Felipe VI (3r) sails in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' as it arrives today at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world in the race course of the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is participating in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma

King Felipe VI (c) sails in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' on its arrival today at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world in the race course of the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is participating in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma

King Felipe VI (3r) sails in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' as it arrives today at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world in the race course of the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is participating in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma

View of the TP52 'Aifos' regatta in which the King is on board as it arrives today at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world in the race course of the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is participating in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma

King Felipe VI (c) sails in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' on its arrival today at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world in the race course of the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is participating in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI greets Javier Banderas during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI (c) poses during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI (1l) waves upon his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who is taking part in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. 31 JULY 2023;PALMA DE MALLORCA;BALEARES;REAL CLUB NAUTICO DE PALMA;COPA DEL REY MAPFRE Tomàs Moyà / Europa Press 07/31/2023 Phot

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI At The Copa del Rey MAPFRE - Palma de Mallorca

King Felipe VI (c) poses during his boarding at the Real Club Naútico de Palma, on July 31, 2023, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). More than a hundred teams from 16 countries, divided into eight classes, face the challenge of being crowned champions of the 41st edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE sailing competition, a competition that will last six days and will bring together the best boats in the world on the race course in the Bay of Palma. Only those chosen from among the 1,500 participating sailors will be able to lift the trophy next Saturday, August 5, in a ceremony that will reward the winners and put an end to a week of regattas that will turn Mallorca and the Real Club Náutico de Palma into the epicenter of world sailing. King Felipe VI, who participates in the regatta aboard the TP52 'Aifos' of the Spanish Navy, is in charge of presenting the awards. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in Mauritius

STORY: 15th Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in Mauritius DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Port Louis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat race and the audience 2. various of shows about Chinese culture 3. various of the dragon boat race STORYLINE: After a three-year suspension due to health restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dragon Boat Festival of Mauritius resumed on Sunday with its 15th edition, bringing together large crowds on the waterfront in Port Louis, the Mauritian capital. A total of eight teams from all over Mauritius competed in the dragon boat race on Sunday. After three rounds of competitions, the Kwong Hwa Lion's Group and the Chung Tan Society from Rodrigues were declared joint winners of this year's race. Organized for the first time in 2006, this festival is a major celebration of the Chinese community in Mauritius, just like the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, said Mike Wong, President of the Dragons and Lion Dance Fe

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Japan teen among winners at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Japan's Masaya Yamamoto (R) poses for photos with Tetsuya Kumakawa in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 2, 2013, after the final of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition. Yamamoto, an 18-year-old high school student from Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, was among eight winners.

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Japan teen among winners at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Japan's Masaya Yamamoto performs during the final of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 2, 2013. Yamamoto, an 18-year-old high school student from Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, was among eight winners.

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Japanese ballet dancer Sugai at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Japanese ballet dancer Madoka Sugai speaks to reporters on her arrival at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on Feb. 6, 2012. The 17-year-old from Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, was named a winner of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. Sugai was the top scorer among the eight winners.

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Japanese ballet dancer Sugai at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Japanese ballet dancer Madoka Sugai arrives at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on Feb. 6, 2012. The 17-year-old from Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, was named a winner of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. Sugai was the top scorer among the eight winners.

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Japanese wins prize at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Madoka Sugai, a 17-year-old Japanese, is among the eight winners of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012.

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Japanese wins prize at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Madoka Sugai, a 17-year-old Japanese, is among the eight winners of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012.

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Imai earns Japan's 1st Olympic diploma in cross country

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's Hiroyuki Imai takes seventh place in the men's 50-kilometer classical event at the Salt Lake City Winter Games on Feb. 23. Imai earned Japan's first Olympic diploma, awarded to the top eight place winners, in an individual cross country skiing event.

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Japanese judo gold-medal winners return home

NARITA, Japan - Seven members of the Japanese judo team show off the gold medals at Narita airport Oct. 13 on their return from the world judo championships in Birmingham, England, where they won a total of eight golds. The judoists are (front from L) Noriko Narasaki, Ryoko Tamura, Keiko Maeda, (Rear from L) Noriko Anno, Kosei Inoue, Shinichi Shinohara, Hidehiko Yoshida.

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GLOBALink | "Chinese Bridge" language contest promotes China-Egypt friendship

STORY: Chinese Bridge language contest promotes China-Egypt friendship DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of winners of the 21st Chinese Bridge competition in Cairo meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang 2. various of winners sharing their stories of learning Chinese 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AYA MAGDY, Top prize winner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AYA IBRABIM, Top prize winner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SANDRA GATTAS, Second-prize winner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIAO LIQIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt STORYLINE: Eight winners who won the recently-concluded the 21st Chinese Bridge competition in Cairo met with Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang on Tuesday and shared their stories of learning Chinese. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AYA MAGDY, Top prize winner "I remember how hard it was when I couldn't understand it at all. I thought Chinese was difficult to learn. I couldn't do it. However, I later found out that it's just difficult t

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(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTERDAM-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-DUTCH TEAM

(220222) -- AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The medal winners of the Dutch Winter Olympics team were honored at the Hilton Hotel at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2022. In total, Dutch athletes won 17 medals - eight gold, five silver and four bronze. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTERDAM-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-DUTCH TEAM

(220222) -- AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The medal winners of the Dutch Winter Olympics team were honored at the Hilton Hotel at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2022. In total, Dutch athletes won 17 medals - eight gold, five silver and four bronze. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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Imai earns Japan's 1st Olympic diploma in cross country

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's Hiroyuki Imai takes seventh place in the men's 50-kilometer classical event at the Salt Lake City Winter Games on Feb. 23. Imai earned Japan's first Olympic diploma, awarded to the top eight place winners, in an individual cross country skiing event.

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Japanese ballet dancer Sugai at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Japanese ballet dancer Madoka Sugai speaks to reporters on her arrival at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on Feb. 6, 2012. The 17-year-old from Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, was named a winner of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. Sugai was the top scorer among the eight winners. (Kyodo)

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Japanese ballet dancer Sugai at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Japanese ballet dancer Madoka Sugai arrives at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture on Feb. 6, 2012. The 17-year-old from Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, was named a winner of the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. Sugai was the top scorer among the eight winners. (Kyodo)

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Japanese wins prize at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Madoka Sugai, a 17-year-old Japanese, is among the eight winners of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Japanese wins prize at Lausanne ballet competition

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Madoka Sugai, a 17-year-old Japanese, is among the eight winners of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Switzerland on Feb. 4, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Petr Pala, Barbora Strycova, Katerina Siniakova, Petra Kvitova, Barbora Krejcikova

The best Czech sport team of 2018 are winners of tennis Fed Cup. From left Katerina Siniakova, Barbora Strycova, Petr Pala, Petra Kvitova, Barbora Krejcikova pose for photographer in Prague, Czech Republic, December 21, 2018 A tennis team has won the title in this category for the eight time in the past ten years. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Deml)

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Italian tops Swiss ballet contest, 2 Japanese win prizes

Taisuke Nakao (C) of Japan came third in the Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 4, 2017. Michele Esposito of Italy won top prize, with three Asian dancers including two Japanese among the eight prize winners at the prestigious ballet event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo