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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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(SP)CHINA-JILIN-NEW ZEALAND-SKI INSTRUCTOR (CN)

(231201) -- JILIN, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yolinde Magill wears helmet before skiing at Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 29, 2023. Yolinde Magill is a professional ski instructor from Cardrona, New Zealand. She was attracted by the advanced ski facilities and hospitality of local people during her first visit to China in 2016. Ever since then, she has come to China to provide ski training every winter. Magill came to Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin at the end of November this year, and worked as an instructor and examiner for Chinese skiers. She has witnessed the development of winter sports in China. As a ski instructor, she believes the industry here will be well promoted with more international cooperation. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-JILIN-NEW ZEALAND-SKI INSTRUCTOR (CN)

(231201) -- JILIN, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yolinde Magill (L) demonstrates skiing skills at Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 29, 2023. Yolinde Magill is a professional ski instructor from Cardrona, New Zealand. She was attracted by the advanced ski facilities and hospitality of local people during her first visit to China in 2016. Ever since then, she has come to China to provide ski training every winter. Magill came to Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin at the end of November this year, and worked as an instructor and examiner for Chinese skiers. She has witnessed the development of winter sports in China. As a ski instructor, she believes the industry here will be well promoted with more international cooperation. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2023 - Visitors visit the IWF Shanghai International Fitness Exhibition in Shanghai, China, June 25, 2023. As the largest professional fitness market trade show in Asia, it covers fitness (home and commercial) equipment and events, youth and adult sports education (dry ice hockey, team gymnastics, boxing), health and nutrition products, exercise leisure products, intelligent high-tech motion-sensing games (simulated tennis, baseball, skiing, shooting) and VR games, stadium operation, water sports training, etc.

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2023 Ski Track of Russia held in Moscow Oblast

STORY: 2023 Ski Track of Russia held in Moscow Oblast DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition and participants STORYLINE: 2023 Ski Track of Russia, an all-Russia mass skiing competition, kicked off on Saturday. According to the organizers, more than 10,000 people participated in the 10-km race in Moscow Oblast, western Russia. "Ski Track of Russia" is a winter sports competition that covers the largest area in Russia and also attracts the largest number of participants, athletes and amateurs. The event was first held in 1982, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle. Along with the skiers, there are also Russian professional athletes, Olympic champions and sports veterans. The organizer selected the "fastest," "most beautiful," "oldest," "youngest" participants and "most athletic family." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Skiing transforming from elitist to popular sport in China

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the newly built Nanshan ski grounds on the outskirts of Beijing. Skiing is becoming an increasingly popular sport in China, spreading rapidly among young, affluent white-collar workers. From a professional sport that counted only 200 or so competitive skiers about 10 years ago, the skiing population in China has grown to an estimated 1 million, as increasing affluence spawns more winter resorts in the nation.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Member of the "Dieyun" ski team Yang Changrong (1st R) answers as her teacher gestures at the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the s

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Dieyun" ski team pose for a group photo at a Ski Resort in Maoxian County of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 24, 2019. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Member of the "Dieyun" ski team Wang Xinyue shares her experience in skiing with classmates at the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Member of the "Dieyun" ski team Wang Xinyue practices in a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Dieyun" ski team practice in a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a door for th

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Coach Cao Jian (R) instructs as a member of the "Dieyun" ski team learns at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a do

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Dieyun" ski team look on in a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a door for th

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Coach Cao Jian instructs as members of the "Dieyun" ski team learn at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a door for

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Dieyun" ski team practice in a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a door for th

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Coach Cao Jian (1st L) instructs as members of the "Dieyun" ski team learn at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Member of the "Dieyun" ski team Hu Haitao waxes his snowboard before a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the s

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Trainer Cao Jian (front) demonstrates as members of the "Dieyun" ski team look on at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport o

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CHINA-SICHUAN-SPECIAL EDUCATION-SKIING (CN)

(220227) -- CHENGDU, Feb. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Dieyun" ski team practice in a training session at a dry ski training facility in Xindu District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 25, 2022. When seeing the boys and girls skiing down the slope, no one will realize they are anything different from other ski-loving youngsters until noticing their coach communicating with them mainly through writing and gesturing. All of the 15 members of this ski team are students from the special education school in Xindu District of Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These years, they receive professional trainings at least three times a week after school classes and also assemble for a total of three months of intensive trainings during annual vacations. Thanks to their hard work, many children began to win prizes in national competitions. They said they wanted to be professional skiers in the future because they love skiing and the sport opens a door for th

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of .....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr (L) running into his son (R) skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benef.....

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Skiing transforming from elitist to popular sport in China

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the newly built Nanshan ski grounds on the outskirts of Beijing. Skiing is becoming an increasingly popular sport in China, spreading rapidly among young, affluent white-collar workers. From a professional sport that counted only 200 or so competitive skiers about 10 years ago, the skiing population in China has grown to an estimated 1 million, as increasing affluence spawns more winter resorts in the nation. (Kyodo)