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Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks to journalists upon arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 24, 2025, following four autumn test matches in Europe.

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Gaza beach volleyball team chases dream at Hangzhou Games

STORY: Gaza beach volleyball team chases dream at Hangzhou Games DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDULLAH AL-ARQAN, Gaza-based beach volleyball player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-QISHAWI, Gaza-based beach volleyball player 4. various of the training STORYLINE: Racing against time, a five-member beach volleyball team from Gaza has been busy training for the 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou. The team, including four athletes and a coach, told Xinhua they spend eight hours a day in order to be able to challenge their competitors in China. Gaza-based player Abdullah Al-Arqan started to play volleyball when he was six years old as he used to attend matches with his father, who was the famous volleyball player in Gaza. However, Al-Arqan's path to competing was not smooth, as he was physically very thin. Moreover, the instable political and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, home t

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Palestinian female wheelchair athletes resume competing after four years

STORY: Palestinian female wheelchair athletes resume competing after four years DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of wheelchair athletes participating in a local competition held in Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FATIMA AL-HALOLI, Gaza-based wheelchair-bound basketball player 3. various of wheelchair athletes participating in a local competition held in Gaza 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SUHA ABU ODA, Gaza-based wheelchair-bound basketball player 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOUSA QADOUM, Technical director of Palestinian Paralympic Committee 6. various of wheelchair athletes participating in a local competition held in Gaza STORYLINE: Palestinian female wheelchair athletes have resumed participating in competitions in the coastal enclave after a four-year suspension due to political instability in the territory. Organized under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the matches began at Saad Saiel Stadium on Wednes

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Reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visits Hong Kong

STORY: Reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visits Hong Kong DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Hong Kong, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Luca Brecel's tour 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCA BRECEL, Reigning Snooker World Champion STORYLINE: The reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visited Hong Kong and held a meet and greet on Friday. Brecel played in exhibition matches with Hong Kong Snooker players at a local Snooker club. When asked to give advice to young players, he said it's important to enjoy the game and stay focused. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCA BRECEL, Reigning Snooker World Champion "Just try to enjoy the game. If you don't enjoy the game, then it's gonna be difficult. But if you love the game, then you have a good chance of making it if you really dedicate yourself and don't let yourself be distracted from other things." On May 1, 2023, Belgium's Luca Brecel claimed the Snooker World Championship title after defeating four-time champion Mark Selby in th

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Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore

STORY: Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Esports Series 2023 2. various of visitors experiencing virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone at the esports festival STORYLINE: The inaugural Olympic Esports Week (OEW) commenced in Singapore on Thursday, marking the beginning of a four-day event where players will compete in the finals of the Olympic Esports Series 2023. According to the organizers, the Olympic Esports Series 2023 will showcase games from 10 sports, including archery, baseball, chess, cycling, dance, motorsport, sailing, shooting, taekwondo, and tennis. Over 110 players from 64 countries and regions are expected to participate. In addition to the competitive matches, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone during the esports festival. Durin

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China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

STORY: China qualifies for 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the audience at the game 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China has qualified for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals as Group B winner of the second round qualification after triumphing 5-0 over Myanmar in Yangon on Saturday. Thus, China has won all of its three group matches against Chinese Taipei, Nepal and Myanmar. At Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium, China quickly displayed its strength and dominance as Lu Jiayu broke the deadlock in the eighth minute, with the other four goals scored by Jiang Chenjing in the 35th minute, Huo Yuexin in the 40th minute, and Zhao Xinyue in the 69th and 75th minutes. "We received very high expectations from our supporters prior to this tournament. We met their expectations in these three matches. But we still need to make more progress," said China's head coach Wang Jun. "All the pla

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Arimura grabs lead with record-tying 62 at Elleair Ladies Open

MITOYO, Japan - Chie Arimura matches a Japan LPGA record with a 10-under 62 to take a four-shot lead after the second round of the Elleair Ladies Open at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 21, 2009.

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Nagoya make it 4 in a row with 2-1 win at Yokohama FC

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Kei Yamaguchi jubilant after scoring that turned to be the winner in Nagoya Grampus Eight's 2-1 victory over Yokohama FC in the J-League first division on April 1. Nagoya are now back on top of the table after four matches played.

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(3)Japan takes opening-day lead over S. Korea in team event

OTSU, Japan - Japan's Sakura Yokomine (L) and Ai Miyazato give their autographs after the opening day of a team competition between Japan and South Korea at Otsu Country Club in Shiga Prefecture on Dec. 4. Japan won six matches with two draws and four losses to take a 14-10 lead over Korea.

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Confederations Cup opens in S. Korea

TAEGU, South Korea - Women dance during the opening ceremony in Taegu on May 30 of the 2001 Korea-Japan Confederations Cup, a rehearsal event for next year's World Cup finals to be co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. Eight teams will take part in the tournament, with four playing first-round matches in South Korea, and four in Japan.

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62-member N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - A 62-member North Korean sports delegation arrives at Seoul's Kimpo international airport via Beijing on Dec. 22 on a four-day visit to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The delegation comprises 38 basketball players, 14 circus performers, eight officials and two TV crew members. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.

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China remain only unbeaten team in Men's World Chess Championship

STORY: China remain only unbeaten team in Men's World Chess Championship DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of preparations for the chess championship games in Jerusalem 2. various of Chinese players during the games 3. various of children open the games with a gong 4. various of players during the games STORYLINE: China became the only unbeaten team after the second day of the 2022 Men's World Team Chess Championship in Jerusalem on Monday. China beat Ukraine 3-1 and the Netherlands 3.5-0.5 in the six-team Group A, raising their record to full eight points from four matches and securing their spot in the quarterfinals with one round to go. Bai Jinshi and Li Di scored 3.5 points from four games for China so far, while Xu Xiangyu contributed three points. China captain Wen Yang, a gold medalist from the 2017 World Team Championship, told Xinhua that the team is very young, and this is the first time for some players to participate i

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SuperEnduro World Championship kicks off in Jerusalem

STORY: SuperEnduro World Championship kicks off in Jerusalem DATELINE: March 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jerusalem's Pais Arena 2. various of riders gearing up for the competition 3. various of riders in the competition STORYLINE: The SuperEnduro World Championship kicked off on Thursday in Jerusalem's southwestern Pais Arena. The SuperEnduro World Championship is an endurocross series held primarily in Europe since 2007. Circuits are built inside stadiums or arenas, recreating obstacles such as rocks, boulders and logs. After almost two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the matches resumed last December. The 2021/2022 season calendar has four rounds, among which Jerusalem is a stop. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

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(3)Japan takes opening-day lead over S. Korea in team event

OTSU, Japan - Japan's Sakura Yokomine (L) and Ai Miyazato give their autographs after the opening day of a team competition between Japan and South Korea at Otsu Country Club in Shiga Prefecture on Dec. 4. Japan won six matches with two draws and four losses to take a 14-10 lead over Korea. (Kyodo)

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Nagoya make it 4 in a row with 2-1 win at Yokohama FC

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Kei Yamaguchi jubilant after scoring that turned to be the winner in Nagoya Grampus Eight's 2-1 victory over Yokohama FC in the J-League first division on April 1. Nagoya are now back on top of the table after four matches played. (Kyodo)

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Confederations Cup opens in S. Korea

TAEGU, South Korea - Women dance during the opening ceremony in Taegu on May 30 of the 2001 Korea-Japan Confederations Cup, a rehearsal event for next year's World Cup finals to be co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. Eight teams will take part in the tournament, with four playing first-round matches in South Korea, and four in Japan.

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Japan's defeat to France in the final match of the French-Japanese rugby tournament

In the final round of Japan-France rugby, France won all four matches. The final match of the Japan-France friendly rugby tournament was held at the National Stadium with 25,000 spectators, spectator seating, scrum, cheering and shouting, France scored the first try, Japan attacked bravely but could not break through, the Japanese team scored a try, shouting and shouting, France won 55-16. Date of shooting: September 23, 1978.

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Volleyball: Japan's Olympic hopes fade after 3rd loss

Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Eraghi (6 in white) celebrates Iran's block point against Yuki Ishikawa (11 in black) of Japan in the third set of a match in the Olympic men's volleyball final qualifying tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on June 1, 2016. Iran won 25-20, 19-25, 25-22, 27-25 for its third win in four matches, while Japan fell to 1-3 in the eight-team, round-robin tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kagawa says room for improvement on 1st half performance

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Dec. 21, 2015. Kagawa, back in Japan on a winter break, said there is room for improvement on his performance in the first half of the German Bundesliga season after scoring four goals in 17 matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ondrej Kolar, goalie Slavia, protective face mask

Goalie of Slavia Ondrej Kolar in action during the FC European Football League quarterfinal match SK Slavia Prague vs Arsenal in Prague, Czech Republic, April 15, 2021. Kolar played the Europa League quarterfinal game against Arsenal with a protective face mask. The UEFA disciplinary was banned Kemar Roofe of Rangers from four matches because he kicked in the face Slavia痴 goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar, March 18, 2021. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

A moment of silence is observed for people killed in flooding and landslides in Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu before a J-League football match at Showa Denko Dome in Oita on July 11, 2020. The J-League began to admit spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans enter Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans have their temperatures checked before entering Showa Denko Dome in Oita, southwestern Japan, on July 11, 2020. J-League football began to admit spectators for top-flight matches the same day for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

Fans are in the stands at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Football: Fans allowed into J-League stadiums

A worker has a sign on his back asking fans to maintain social distancing at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki near Tokyo on July 11, 2020, as J-League football starts admitting spectators for top-flight matches for the first time in about four and a half months after a coronavirus-led hiatus.

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Rugby fans take a selfie on Sept. 18, 2019, at a booth set up in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, to promote the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The central Japan city is hosting four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Rugby ball-shaped cookies are served on Sept. 6, 2019, at an elementary school in the central Japan city of Toyota, which will host four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Bar master Asako Azumaya, wearing a rugby jersey, chats with customers at her bar in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 10, 2019. Hanazono Rugby Stadium near her bar will host four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

The Webb Ellis Cup, the trophy awarded to the winners of the Rugby World Cup, is displayed on Sept. 11, 2019, at a promotional event in the western Japan city of Kobe, which will host four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

A rugby ball-shaped balloon is pictured on Sept. 6, 2019, at a shopping arcade in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto, which will host four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: World Cup promotions

Members of Japanese music group Sonar Pocket (back row), Japanese idol girl group SKE48 (front row) and calligrapher Kiyomi Yano (holding rugby ball) pose for a photo with a promotional billboard for the Rugby World Cup in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019. The two groups and Yano have been chosen as special supporters for four World Cup matches being held at Toyota Stadium in the same prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Leitch to lead Japan in autumn tests

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph names his 34-man squad in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2017, for the game against a World XV and tests against Australia, Tonga and France. Joseph announced that Toshiba Brave Lupus forward Michael Leitch will lead Japan in the upcoming four matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Saudi Arabia looking to retain lead in World Cup q'fiers

Saudi Arabia coach Bert van Marwijk speaks at a press conference at Saitama Stadium 2002, north of Tokyo, on Nov. 14, 2016, the day before a World Cup qualifier against Japan. Saudi Arabia lead Group B with 10 points from four matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Arimura grabs lead with record-tying 62 at Elleair Ladies Open

MITOYO, Japan - Chie Arimura matches a Japan LPGA record with a 10-under 62 to take a four-shot lead after the second round of the Elleair Ladies Open at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 21, 2009. (Kyodo)

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62-member N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - A 62-member North Korean sports delegation arrives at Seoul's Kimpo international airport via Beijing on Dec. 22 on a four-day visit to play a series of friendly basketball matches with South Korean players. The delegation comprises 38 basketball players, 14 circus performers, eight officials and two TV crew members. The visit is sponsored by South Korea's Hyundai Business Group.