Ethiopian runners dominate Belgrade Marathon

STORY: Ethiopian runners dominate Belgrade Marathon DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): MULGETA BIRHANU FEYISSA, Winner of half-marathon men's competition in the 35th Belgrade Marathon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): BOJAN, Participant of the 35th Belgrade Marathon 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Serbian): MIODRAG VELJKOVIC, Participant of the 35th Belgrade Marathon 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Serbian): DARKO HABUS, Director of the 35th Belgrade Marathon STORYLINE: Ethiopian runners claimed a clean sweep in both men's and women's competitions in the 42-km race at the 35th Belgrade Marathon on Sunday. Mulgeta Birhanu Feyissa won the men's competition by finishing the 42.195-kilometer course in two hours, 12 minutes and 59 seconds, ahead of compatriots Mesfin Teshome Bekele (2:13:39) and Tsegaye Debele Belda (2:16:36). SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): MULGETA BIRHANU FEYISSA, Winner of half-marathon men's competition in the 35th Belgrade Maratho

South Africa's iconic marathon event resumes after two-year break

STORY: South Africa's iconic marathon event resumes after two-year break DATELINE: April 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of the MarathonSOUNDBITE 1 (English): GERDA STEYN, Women's championSOUNDBITE 2: EDNDALE BELACHEW, Men's championvarious of atheletes getting medals STORYLINE: The Two Oceans Marathon took place on the weekend in South Africa's Cape Town after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa's Gerda Steyn won the women's race for the third consecutive time in Sunday's 56-km ultra marathon, in three hours 29 minutes and 42 seconds, while Ethiopia's Edndale Belachew became the new men's champion in three hours nine minutes and five seconds. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GERDA STEYN, Women's champion "The race strategy was quite different from what I anticipated. I didn't think that there would be such a big group at the later stages of the race, especially off the half-way mark, let alone being dropped at one stage, while

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Family members of Wang Suming lay a flower to bid their farewells during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A family member of Wang Heng lays a flower to bid her farewell during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A family member of Zhu Zaiqiang lays a flower to bid his farewell during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People mourn during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People mourn during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A family member of Pu Yeliang lays a flower to bid his farewell during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 13, 2022 shows the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng, the four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year (bottom, L to R), at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People mourn during the "lights out" ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 13, 2022. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CHINA-NANJING MASSACRE-VICTIMS-MOURNING CEREMONY (CN)

(220413) -- NANJING, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 13, 2022 shows the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng, the four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year (L to R), at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. A mourning ceremony for four victims of the Nanjing Massacre who passed away this year was held Wednesday in Nanjing. Among the photo wall composed of 100 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, the lightboxes of Zhu Zaiqiang, Pu Yeliang, Wang Suming and Wang Heng were turned off in a few seconds, and their colored photos then turned to black and white. The loss of the four survivors has reduced the number of registered survivors to 57. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Behind-the-scenes story of China's 1st gold medalist at Beijing Paralympics

STORY: Behind-the-scenes story of China's 1st gold medalist at Beijing Paralympics DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: pics of Liu Zixu competing at Beijing 2022 ParalympicsSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's fathervarious of Liu's familySOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KOU QIULING, Liu Zixu's motherSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's father STORYLINE: Liu Zixu finished first in Para biathlon men's sprint sitting, earning China the first gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics on Saturday. Liu, 24, who began to train in the sport in 2017 in Heilongjiang Province, had his major debut at Beijing 2022 Paralympics and made his mark at the first shot. He wrapped up the race in 18 minutes and 51.5 seconds. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's father "I was very nervous (when I watched the Games on TV). When I saw that Liu Zixu won the gold medal, I felt so happy." Liu Zixu's parents recalled how hard he's trained. SOUNDBITE 2

Kenya dominates Israel's Tel Aviv Marathon

STORY: Kenya dominates Israel's Tel Aviv Marathon DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Tel Aviv CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1.various of the marathon STORYLINE: Kenya's Vincent Kipsang Rono won the men's race of Israel's annual Tel Aviv Marathon on Friday at two hours, 12 minutes and 55 seconds. His compatriots Alfred Kipkemboi Koech, who clocked 2:15:38, and John Langat (2:17:50), finished in second and third place, respectively. Israel's Mintamir Bikaya won the women's marathon at 2:53:02, ahead of 2020's winner, Elena Tolstykh of Russia at 2:56:04 and Israel's Anna Prais in 3:15:59. The first-place runners Rono and Bikaya won a prize of 7,500 U.S. dollars each. Malade Bukayaw of Israel won the men's half marathon race at 1:03:11, while Ethiopia's Buzunesh Getachew Gudeta finished first in the women's event with 1:09:51. About 40,000 runners participated in the event, which also included half marathon, 10 km and 5 km runs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from

Athletics: Matsuda wins 3rd Osaka Women's Marathon in record time

Mizuki Matsuda shows her fingernails to journalists after winning her third Osaka Women's Marathon title in the western Japan city on Jan. 30, 2022. She crossed the finish line at Yanmar Stadium in a race record 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 seconds.

Athletics: Matsuda wins 3rd Osaka Women's Marathon in record time

Mizuki Matsuda attends a press conference after winning her third Osaka Women's Marathon title in the western Japan city on Jan. 30, 2022. She crossed the finish line at Yanmar Stadium in a race record 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 seconds. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Matsuda wins 3rd Osaka Women's Marathon in record time

Mizuki Matsuda wins her third Osaka Women's Marathon title in the western Japan city on Jan. 30, 2022. She crossed the finish line at Yanmar Stadium in a race record 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 seconds.

Athletics: Matsuda wins 3rd Osaka Women's Marathon in record time

Mizuki Matsuda meets the press after winning her third Osaka Women's Marathon title in the western Japan city on Jan. 30, 2022. She crossed the finish line at Yanmar Stadium in a race record 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 seconds.

Athletics: Matsuda wins 3rd Osaka Women's Marathon in record time

Mizuki Matsuda poses for a photo after winning her third Osaka Women's Marathon title in the western Japan city on Jan. 30, 2022. She crossed the finish line at Yanmar Stadium in a race record 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 seconds.

Japanese sprinter Fukushima retires

File photo taken April 29, 2010, shows Chisato Fukushima winning the women's 100 meters in a national record 11.21 seconds at the Oda Memorial athletics meet in Hiroshima. Fukushima announced her retirement on Jan. 29, 2022.

(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-SPORT

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Su Bingtian of China reacts after the men's 100m semifinal at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 1, 2021. Su clocked a personal best of 9.83 seconds and became the first Chinese sprinter to qualify for the Olympic men's 100m final at the Tokyo Games. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Canada: Watch A Stream Slowly Disappear Due To Rare Frazil Ice At Shannon Falls In Squamish, BC

Video owner Brad Atchison witnessed a stream slowly disappear before his eyes as Frazil Ice from Shannon Falls in Squamish, B.C., Canada froze the flowing water in a matter of seconds. Frazil Ice occurs when ice crystals continuously accumulate on free-flowing water and create an illusion of disappearing stream or river.

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2021

(211229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Aug. 1, 2021 shows Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy reacting after the men's 100m final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Jacobs, 27, was crowned as the world's fastest man at the Tokyo Olympics in 9.80 seconds, becoming the first European sprinter to win the men's 100m race since Barcelona 1992. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2021

(211229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Aug. 3, 2021 shows Karsten Warholm of Norway reacting after the men's 400m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. In July 2021, 25-year-old Warholm broke the 29-year-old world record in 400m hurdles. A month later at the Tokyo Olympics, he won the gold medal with a time of 45.94 seconds, breaking his own world record. He was named the World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2021

(211229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on July 31, 2021 shows Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica reacting after the Women's 100m Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Thompson-Herah, 29, collected gold medals in the women's 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. On August 22, Thompson-Herah won the 100m with a new personal best of 10.54 seconds at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene, just 0.05 seconds shy of the world record. She was named the World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021. (Xinhua/Jia Yuchen)

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung's activity was seen emitting white clouds. Photographed from Tiga Serangkai, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung's activity was seen emitting white clouds. Photographed from Tiga Serangkai, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

A resident catches fish in a lake in the abandoned village of Gamber in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

A dog is seen sitting in the abandoned village of Gamber, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

A resident seen bathig in Borus river in the abandoned village of Gamber in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung volcano seen spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Photo taken at abandon Gamber village in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia.Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung's activity was seen emitting white clouds. Photographed from Tiga Serangkai, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung's activity was seen emitting white clouds. Photographed from Al Jihad mosque at Tiga Serangkai, Kuta Tengah villge, Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

An abandon Berastepu village situation in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia with the background Sinabung volcano spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ghost village in Sumatra abandoned since volcanic eruptions

Sinabung volcano seen spews white clouds during prolonged eruption time on August 13, 2021. Photo taken at abandon Gamber village in Simpang Empat, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia.Based on seismic observations by the geological disaster mitigation volcanology center for the Sinabung volcano, Armen Putra explained that there had been 1 earthquake distant tectonic with an amplitude of 5 mm, SP 23 seconds and an earthquake duration of 67 seconds, Sinabung volcanic activity level III (Standby). Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tokyo Olympics: Quick maskless podium time

Photo taken July 29, 2021, shows a member of the organizing staff (R) during the Tokyo Olympics at Ariake Gymnastics Centre holding up a sign urging athletes to put their masks back on after being allowed to remove them for 30 seconds during podium ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata (L) runs in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021. He finished the race in 9.95 seconds, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June 2019. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata runs in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021. He finished the race in 9.95 seconds, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June 2019. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata poses after running in 9.95 seconds in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June 2019. The 28-year-old was a member of Japan's 2016 Olympic silver medal-winning 4x100-meter relay team. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata celebrates after running in 9.95 seconds in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June, 2019. The 28-year-old was a member of Japan's 2016 Olympic silver medal-winning 4x100-meter relay team.

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata (C) runs in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021. He finished the race in 9.95 seconds, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June 2019. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Yamagata sets Japan record with 9.95-sec. 100m

Ryota Yamagata runs in the men's 100-meter final at Fuse Sprint competition at Yamata Sports Park in Tottori, western Japan, on June 6, 2021. He finished the race in 9.95 seconds, shaving 0.02 off the national record set in June 2019. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Kanai sets national hurdle record

Taio Kanai competes en route to setting Japan national record in 13.16 seconds in the men's 110-meter hurdles at the Oda Memorial athletics meet at Edion Stadium Hiroshima in Hiroshima on April 29, 2021.

Athletics: Kanai sets national hurdle record

Taio Kanai poses for a photo after setting Japan national record in 13.16 seconds in the men's 110-meter hurdles at the Oda Memorial athletics meet at Edion Stadium Hiroshima in Hiroshima on April 29, 2021.