Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather

STORY: Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow drifting challenge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD YOUSSEF, Regional director of Majid Al Futtaim 3. various of the snow drifting challenge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIF WAGIH, Co-pilot at Alpha Racing Team 5. various of the snow drifting challenge 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MENNA BELAL, Spectator 7. various of the snow drifting challenge 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOTAZ SALEH, Spectator STORYLINE: At an artificial snow park in Giza province near the Egyptian capital Cairo, 15 four-wheel drive vehicles engaged in a snow drifting challenge for the first time in Egypt, amid cheers of tens of enthusiastic motorsport lovers who wore winter outfits in a subzero environment despite the hot weather outside. Ski Egypt, organizer of the snow rally at its venue, said that the event seeks to promote snow ral

National Ski Club Elite League kicks off in China's Jilin

STORY: National Ski Club Elite League kicks off in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: March 2, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the National Ski Club Elite League 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LONG QIAN, Contestant from Shenyang SKINOW Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HAN DONGSHENG, Secretary general of Jilin Provincial Sports Federation STORYLINE: The National Ski Club Elite League (Jilin) kicked off on Saturday in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Co-hosted by the National Winter Sports Administrative Center of China's General Administration of Sport and the Chinese Ski Association, the competition attracts more than 200 players from 20 clubs. The event includes various categories, such as skiing racing, snowboarding racing, skiing individual technique, and snowboarding individual technique. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LONG QIAN, Contestant from Shenyang SKINOW Club "I felt the energy and passion

Worldwide enthusiasts revel in Xinjiang ice and snow wonderland

STORY: Worldwide enthusiasts revel in Xinjiang ice and snow wonderland SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ice-and-snow tourism in Xinjiang 2. various of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) Qualifier event in Xinjiang 3. various of ice-and-snow tourism in Xinjiang STORYLINE: The ice-and-snow sports fever ignited by the 2022 Winter Olympics is persisting in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where skiing enthusiasts from across the globe are converging, keeping the region firmly in the tourism spotlight. Thanks to its long snow season, good snow quality and diverse terrain, Xinjiang has been thrust into the limelight and gained sporting popularity among international skiing enthusiasts in recent years. According to data provided by the cultural and tourism department of this autonomous region, there are currently a total of 188 ice and snow venues throughout Xinjiang. Among them are 101 ski resorts, 27

Russia's St. Petersburg holds annual mass cross-country skiing race

STORY: Russia's St. Petersburg holds annual mass cross-country skiing race SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Russia's St. Petersburg held the "Russian Ski Track-2024" cross-country skiing race on Saturday, with thousands of ski athletes and enthusiasts participating. The event is the largest mass cross-country skiing competition in Russia and has been held across the country every winter since 1982. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

"Play Winter Zones" offer chance to experience winter sports, culture at Gangwon 2024

STORY: "Play Winter Zones" offer chance to experience winter sports, culture at Gangwon 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: GANGNEUNG, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Play Winter Zone" at Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games STORYLINE: "Play Winter Zones" near major venues of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games have been offering fans and audience the chance to experience winter sports and culture. The zones lie at five locations in the four cities of South Korea's eastern Gangwon province, including Gangneung, PyeongChang, Jeongseon and Hoengseong, during the two-week winter sports event which runs through February 1. An outdoor ice rink has been set up in front of the Gangneung Hockey Center to allow visitors to skate freely. The Alpensia Ski Jumping Center in PyeongChang and the Welli Hilli Park in Hoengseong have given visitors chances to experience ski jumping and skiing on slopes. In the PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation,

Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations

STORY: Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the indoor ski resort and activities there 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAGID ABDEL-MENIM, Event's organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI KORYAYA, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): TAMER BAGATO, Former Egyptian footballer STORYLINE: Despite being a country without snowfall during winter, Egypt celebrated the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Snow Day to spread the culture of snow sports among its people. The event is held at Ski Egypt, an indoor ski resort in Giza Governorate near the capital, Cairo, featuring a series of snow activities. During the event, which kicked off on January 18 and will last for several days, the park will host snow sports events, such as free snow obstacle challenges and free ski and snowboard freestyle night for athletes, as well as family-friendly activities

Russia's Vladivostok holds cross-country skiing race

STORY: Russia's Vladivostok holds cross-country skiing race SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the skiing event STORYLINE: More than 600 ski enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels participated in a cross-country skiing competition in Vladivostok, a city in Russia's Far East on Saturday. The participants skied along the 12.6-kilometer track to test their endurance and enjoy the winter scenery. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

Gaza holds water ski event to mark 75th anniversary of Nakba Day

STORY: Gaza holds water ski event to mark 75th anniversary of Nakba Day DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinians taking part in the water ski event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALDOUN ABU SALIM, Head of Palestinian Sailing and Rowing Federation in the Gaza Strip 3. various of Palestinians taking part in the water ski event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YOUSUF ABU GHANEM, Water skier 5. various of Palestinians taking part in the water ski event STORYLINE: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday took part in a water ski event to mark the 75th anniversary of Nakba Day. Wearing Kofeia, a traditional headscarf for Palestinian men, the water skiers lifted the Palestinian flags and pulled them through a boat and into the seawater, and then performed a series of maneuvers in the water. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALDOUN ABU SALIM, Head of Palestinian Sailing and Rowing Federation in the Gaza Strip "We organize this event under the supervision

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)

"Lions" ski on Slovenian Alps to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival

STORY: "Lions" ski on Slovenian Alps to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ljubljana CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "lion dance" event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHUNQING, Chinese Ambassador to Slovenia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIAN JIANHONG, Chairman of Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia STORYLINE: Two lion dancers skied all the way down at the Krvavec Ski Resort of the Alps in Slovenia Saturday, attracting many to watch. Combining China's traditional culture of lion dance and Slovenian traditional sport of skiing, the show was staged to share the joy of the Chinese New Year. Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on Jan. 22 this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHUNQING, Chinese Ambassador to Slovenia "Lion dance has already become a symbol of Chinese culture. For overseas Chinese, it is very important to carry forward traditional Chinese culture including lion dance. In recent years, China and Slovenia h