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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240808) -- PARIS, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head coach Ma Lin (R) of China and paddler Sun Yingsha applaud during the table tennis women's team semifinal match between China and South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France on Aug. 8, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Xu)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TABLE TENNIS

(240808) -- PARIS, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Head coach Ma Lin (R) of China and paddler Sun Yingsha cheer on teammate Sun Yingsha as she competes against Lee Eunhye of South Korea during the table tennis women's team semifinal match between China and South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France on Aug. 8, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Dongzhen)

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Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda

STORY: Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: ENTEBBE, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat race 2. various of award ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAN XUECHENG, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda 4. various of the race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN BAHINDUKA, Ugandan Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities 6. various of audiences at the event 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RODNEY BABAL, Ugandan paddler STORYLINE: The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lak

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Chinese paddlers sweep titles at WTT Champions Incheon

STORY: Chinese paddlers sweep titles at WTT Champions Incheon SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: INCHEON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YINGSHA, Paddler 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG JINGKUN, Paddler STORYLINE: Chinese paddlers swept both women's and men's singles titles at WTT Champions Incheon as Sun Yingsha and Liang Jingkun were crowned the champions on Sunday. World No. 1 Sun harvested a straight-set victory of 4-0 in the showdown against her compatriot Wang Manyu. Sun won the final 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 and 11-4. In the semifinal on Saturday evening, both Sun and Wang won over their teammates Wang Yidi and Chen Meng, 4-0 and 4-2 respectively, to set up an all-Chinese final. Speaking after the victory, Sun said her overall performance was great. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YINGSHA, Paddler "I think (Wang) Manyu and I know each other quite well. We train togeth

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 2. Wang Chuqin (male, table tennis) At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Wang became the first-ever men's paddler to win four gold medals at a single Asiad. The 23-year-old also reclaimed the men's doubles title with Fan Zhendong for China and retained the mixed doubles crown with Sun Yingsha at the Durban worlds. This file photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows Wang Chuqin of China celebrating during the men's team finals table tennis match between China and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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Myanmar's dragon boat team strives for gold at Hangzhou's Asian Games

STORY: Myanmar's dragon boat team strives for gold at Hangzhou's Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:27 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Myanmar's dragon boat team STORYLINE: Racing against time, a 30-member dragon boat team from Myanmar is diligently honing their skills on Yangon's Inya Lake as they prepare for the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. These paddlers said that after the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, they started training intensively, preparing to face tough competitors in China. Lin Lin Kyaw, a 27-year-old national paddler from Myanmar, told Xinhua on Tuesday she is aiming for medals, including gold, at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The seasoned athlete has participated in many international competitions, including the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, where her team narrowly missed the top three awards. However, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of medals at the Asian Games, determined to correct past mistakes and bring glory to Myanmar, Lin

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 18, 2023 shows team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club competing during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (1st R) talks to trainees during a dragon boat training in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dragon boats of Amathus Dragon Boat Club are seen in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (4th L) trains with trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (1st L) trains with trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (L) explains skills to his trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and his teammates of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees of Amathus Dragon Boat Club train in Liverpool, Britain, on June 20, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (2nd R) and team members of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs poses for a photo with a flag of Amathus Dragon Boat Club during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (C) and his teammates of Amathus Dragon Boat Club compete during 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-DRAGON BOAT-AMATEUR

(230623) -- LONDON, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Bangs (R) shake hands with a visually impaired team member of Amathus Dragon Boat Club after finishing the competition of 2023 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Britain, on June 18, 2023. David Bangs, founder of the Amathus Dragon Boat Club, first became involved with the sport as a paddler in 1988 when he went to China's Fujian Province to compete in an international dragon boat race. "This trip really opened my eyes to the wonders of dragon boat racing and I have been totally committed ever since, wanting to make our boats go even faster than the Chinese," Bangs said. When Bangs returned from his "inspirational trip to China," he founded the Amathus Dragon Boat Club. "Dragon boating is all about working together for your friends and putting your heart and soul into a race. ... You win or lose together. You share that camaraderie together. That's what dragon boat racing to me is all about," Bangs said. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: MANCHESTER, U.K. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the dragon boat race 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAMERON MAXWELL, Paddler, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer team 4. various of the dragon boat race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRACEY, Spectator 6. various of the dragon boat race 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL DENNETT, Salford's mayor 8. various of performances to celebrate the festival 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): YANG HANXIN, Chairman, Xinhua Chinese Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "Listen to the drumbeats and cheers! This is a dragon boat race heating up on Saturday in Salford, in Britain's Greater Manchester. With 40 amateur teams competing, this race is just one part of this year's UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival." Launched in 2012, this event has gained popularity in the country and across Europe. As t

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Daniel Stach

Czech journalist, moderator, commentator and paddler moderates the 2019 Prague Marathon international race in Prague, Czech Republic, May 5, 2019. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)