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Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou

STORY: Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat team racing STORYLINE: The Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Tournament was held on the Pearl River in south China's Guangzhou on Sunday. The tournament is a traditional event with a long history in Guangzhou. A total of 111 dragon boat teams, including 19 overseas teams and nearly 4,000 athletes participated this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Shanghai's 20th dragon boat tournament attracts foreign athletes

STORY: Shanghai's 20th dragon boat tournament attracts foreign athletes SHOOTING TIME: June 1&2, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. various of Muscat rowing the boat 3. various of Muscat participating in marathon STORYLINE: The 20th Shanghai Suzhou Creek Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament attracted more than 700 athletes from 36 teams from different countries and regions last weekend. Kevin Vincent Muscat, an Australian former football player and the current manager of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port, also graced the event as a dragon boat promotion ambassador. Under the guidance of a professional coach, he experienced dragon boat rowing. Earlier this year, in March, Muscat volunteered for his first marathon, the 2024 Shanghai Suzhou River Half Marathon. He finished the race in 1 hour and 42 minutes. Xinhua News Agency correspondent reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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First "Village Super League" final held in Benin

STORY: First "Village Super League" final held in Benin SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: PARAKOU, Benin CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final of the African "Village Super League" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YVES KOBA, Head of the Belle Cite Village in Parakou, Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHOU XIAOYONG, Head of the 3rd Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin STORYLINE: The final of the first edition of the African "Village Super League" was held in Parakou city of Benin on Saturday. The rural football event, which draws on the experience of the Village Super League from China's Guizhou, was initiated by a China-assisted cotton technology project team and local staff. They leveled a standard soccer field at the project base to satisfy local villagers' passion for soccer. Since the opening at the end of March, this soccer tournament, composed of 12 village teams, has been held on weekends. After fierce competition, the team of Barr

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Brazil selected as host of 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: Brazil selected as host of 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok STORYLINE: Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup following a vote at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on Friday. Brazil got 119 votes from the Congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, which took 78 votes. Brazil's successful bid means the 10th edition of the tournament will be held in South America for the first time. FIFA had earlier received two other initial expressions of interest to host the 2027 event, namely a joint bid by the United States and Mexico, and a single bid from South Africa. However, they withdrew to focus on bidding for the tournament in 2031. The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain clinched the title. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok. (XHTV)

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Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament

STORY: Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament SHOOTING TIME: May 5, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the felicitation ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Saturday to honor medal-winners at a Wushu tournament. Bangladeshi competitors won six medals at the 2024 International Wushu Invitational Tournament, which was held from April 23-25 in China's Jiangsu Province. Abdus Sobhan Golap, president of the Bangladesh Wushu Federation, spoke at the ceremony and expressed gratitude to China for supporting the development of Wushu in Bangladesh. Li Shaopeng, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, said that Wushu is an excellent representation of traditional Chinese culture and is a bridge for China-Bangladesh friendship. The Bangladesh Wushu Federation said that the country has more than 600 active players across five official, professional Wushu teams

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3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament held in Russia's Vladivostok

STORY: 3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament held in Russia's Vladivostok SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: The 3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament was held Monday in Vladivostok, Russia, attracting players from both Russia and China. Sponsored by the Chinese Consulate General in Vladivostok and organized by the Primorye Go Association, the tournament adopts Chinese Go rules. The first two tournaments were held in Vladivostok in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

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Lebanon's first Xiangqi championship held in Beirut

STORY: Lebanon's first Xiangqi championship held in Beirut SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HANI MIKATI, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAOUDE, Head of the Xiangqi Committee in Lebanon 4. various of participants STORYLINE: Lebanon's first annual tournament of Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, was held Sunday in the Jal El Dib area, north of the capital Beirut. Some 70 players of all ages participated in the game. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HANI MIKATI, Participant "We are here with the Chinese players, learning from their years of experience in the Chinese chess. And we are learning about the Chinese culture through the Chinese chess game, which is a very old and traditional game in China, and the insightful player is the one who wins at the end." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAOUDE, Head of the Xiangqi Committee in Lebanon "Xiangqi, which is the Chinese chess,

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Kenya holds Kung Fu tournament

STORY: Kenya holds Kung Fu tournament SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kung Fu tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN SIMIYU, Kung Fu enthusiast 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili) LILLIAN NDUTA, Kung Fu enthusiast 4. various of the Kung Fu tournament 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TONY MUTURI, Parent 6. various of the Kung Fu tournament STORYLINE: Kenya on Sunday hosted a Kung Fu tournament in the central Kenyan town of Kiambu, located on the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi. Contestants aged 4 to 20 years, from eight clubs across the country, took part in the third edition of the Kenya Kung Fu Championship. The tournament was sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Kenya. More than 50 contestants were awarded medals during the tournament. Kevin Simiyu, a 19-year-old high school graduate, won a gold medal. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN SIMIYU, Kung Fu enthusiast "It feels nice because Kung Fu gives you confidence in

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China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia

STORY: China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Xtreme Gaming team from China won the Dota 2 tournament at the "Games of the Future" in the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday night. The final match took place between Xtreme Gaming and LGD Gaming, both from China, in which Xtreme claimed the victory by 2:0. The 1st prize of the tournament amounted to 350,000 U.S. Dollars. Zhao Zixing from the Xtreme Gaming team was recognized as the most valuable player. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Chinese player Wei Yi wins 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament

STORY: Chinese player Wei Yi wins 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands STORYLINE: Chinese grandmaster Wei Yi claimed the Tata Steel Chess Tournament title for the first time in the Netherlands on Sunday, beating Gukesh Dommaraju from India in a sensational tiebreak decider. It was the 86th edition of the prestigious chess tournament held at Wijk aan Zee, a village on the Dutch west coast. In the final, the 24-year-old grandmaster Wei, 16th in the FIDE world ranking, defeated Gukesh with a draw with the black pieces and a victory with white. In the 13th and final regular round of the tournament earlier on Sunday, Wei beat Vidit Santosh Gujrathi from India, defending champion Anish Giri from the Netherlands defeated compatriot Max Warmerdam, Nodirbek Abdusattorov from

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Ice hockey tournament promotes communication among Chinese, Russian, Mongolian youths

STORY: Ice hockey tournament promotes communication among Chinese, Russian, Mongolian youths SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEKSEI BELIAVSKII, Leader of Erguna Ice Hockey Team, Russia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): ENKH-ERDENE ENKHKHUSLEN, Member of Otgon Od Ice Hockey Team, Mongolia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SU BOWEN, Member of ice hockey team from Harbin, China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DONG RUI, Official of Hohhot sports bureau, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China STORYLINE: An ice hockey invitational tournament is being held in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Jan. 22 to 26 to enhance communication among young players from China, Russia and Mongolia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEKSEI BELIAVSKII, Leader of Erguna Ice Hockey Team, Russia "It's the second time that we participate in this tournament. We are very glad to be invited to com

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2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta

STORY: 2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament STORYLINE: The 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament began on Tuesday at Istora Senayan sports stadium in the capital of Jakarta, with 278 players from 29 countries and regions participating in the event. Chinese Taipei deployed the largest number of players at 36 in the tournament, followed by China with 34 players, and Indonesia also with 34 players. However, some top shuttlers skipped this year's Indonesia Masters, including Danish men's singles player Viktor Axelsen, South Korean women's singles player An Se-Young, Chinese women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, and Chinese men's doubles pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chan. The Indonesia Masters, part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 500, will end on Sunday, awarding a total prize money of 420,000 U.

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AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results

STORY: AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of football fans during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SERGES KOUADIO, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YOUZAN TRABI, Football fan 4. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MARIE PAUL KUASSI, Africa Cup of Nations volunteer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON 7. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON STORYLINE: Excitement is mounting in Cote d'Ivoire as the streets of the West African country are packed with football fans who are here to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The much-anticipated tournament kicked off Saturday night in Abid

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament kicks off in Netherlands

STORY: Tata Steel Chess Tournament kicks off in Netherlands SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: WIJK AAN ZEE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINICK BURGER, Junior player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMUEL LOPES, Junior player 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Visitor 5. various of the venue STORYLINE: The 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament began on Saturday in Wijk aan Zee, a coastal town in the North Holland Province of the Netherlands. Chinese player Ding Liren, who won his first world title in April 2023, drew with Vidit Santosh Gujrathi from India in the first round. Women's world champion Ju Wenjun, also from China, and junior world champion Marc'Andria Maurizzi of France are also present. Dutch player Anish Giri is defending his title. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINICK BURGER, Junior player "I'm just expecting to play some nice games and also look at some nice games and ha

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Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship

STORY: Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 18th World Xiangqi Championship, hosted in Houston, is drawing to a close with an electrifying finale that crowned new champions -- Meng Chen and Tang Sinan of Team China. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the one-week prestigious event ended on Saturday night, marking the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. In the edge-of-the-seat men's final held on Friday, Vietnamese star Lai Ly Huynh clashed with Chinese grandmaster Meng in a game brimming with skillful plays and opportunities. Lai appeared poised to clinch his first world championship title, dominating the early stages of the match. However, a pivotal error in the endgame led to a draw, pushing the match into a high-stakes sudden-death t

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Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City

STORY: Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players and competition STORYLINE: In a significant moment for Xiangqi, an ancient Chinese board game, world-class competitors and enthusiasts gathered in Houston, also known as the U.S. Space City, in Texas, for the commencement of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship on Sunday night. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the prestigious event also represents the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. The week-long competition, together with the 4th World Youth Xiangqi Championship being held concurrently, attracts a total of 84 participants from 13 countries and regions, according to the organizers. The World Xiangqi Federation (WXF), the American Xiangqi Association, the Houston Xiangqi Association, and the

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Opening of World Wushu Championships in U.S. applauded

STORY: Opening of World Wushu Championships in U.S. applauded SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: FORT WORTH, United States CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) STORYLINE: The 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) opened on Thursday in Fort Worth, the U.S. state of Texas. "The championships mark the return of this marvelous event to American soil after nearly 30 years," Anthony Goh, chairman of the 16th WWC, said at the opening ceremony. The United States last held the WWC in 1995. After Gao Zhidan, newly-elected president of the International Wushu Federation, announced the opening of the tournament, more than 100 American Tai Chi enthusiasts, dressed in white, took the stage first and performed Tai Chi 24-Form Movements together. Kevin French, a sales manager who flew in from Kentucky, said that he enjoyed the "big party" atmosphere of the championships which bring together Wushu fans of diff

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"Matilda" named Australia's Word of the Year following Women's World Cup

STORY: "Matilda" named Australia's Word of the Year following Women's World Cup SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training session 2. aerial view of Australia's national women's football team base camp 3. interior view of the Australia National Dictionary Center (ANDC) STORYLINE: "Matilda" has been named Australia's Word of the Year for 2023 following the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup. It was announced by the Australian National Dictionary Centre (ANDC) at Canberra's Australian National University (ANU) on Wednesday. It comes after the national women's football team - the Matildas - made the semifinals at the 2023 tournament held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Amanda Laugesen, director of the ANDC, said that the selection of "Matilda" as the word that gained the most prominence in Australia in 2023 was an easy one and reflected the nation's growing interest in women's spo

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Meet "Cun Chao," China's village football tournament, in Hong Kong

STORY: Meet "Cun Chao," China's village football tournament, in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9-11, 2023, Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football game of Hong Kong celebrity football team and the "village super league" team at the Hong Kong Stadium 2. various of the "village super league" team playing football in Guizhou (File) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG YONGHENG, Player of the village super league team 4. various of the "village super league" team playing football in Guizhou (File) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): NATALIS CHAN, Player of the Hong Kong celebrity football team 6. various of the "village super league" team arriving in Hong Kong 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG XIXI, Honorary vice chairman of the football association of Rongjiang County 8. various of the football game of Hong Kong celebrity football team and the "village super league" team at the Hong Kong Stadium STORYLINE: "Cun Chao," or the "villag

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2023 North American Shaolin Kung Fu Games held in San Gabriel

STORY: 2023 North American Shaolin Kung Fu Games held in San Gabriel SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: SAN GABRIEL, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2023 North American Shaolin Kung Fu Games STORYLINE: The North American Shaolin Kung Fu Games took place in San Gabriel, a neighboring city of Los Angeles on Saturday, hosting 1,200 participants. Reconvening after its initial launch in 2013, the tournament and cultural event featured performances and competitions for all ages from 4 to 60. Students and disciples of the sport from all across the United States met to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from San Gabriel, U.S. (XHTV)

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New Zealanders see passion, charm in China's village football competition

STORY: New Zealanders see passion, charm in China's village football competition DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: GUIZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village football tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR, Tourist from New Zealand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LINDA, Tourist from New Zealand STORYLINE: Two New Zealanders who have extensively explored China were impressed by a village football tournament held in China's Guizhou Province. Trevor and his mother, Linda, visited Rongjiang County in Guizhou in July. The village football tournament, nicknamed "Cun Chao," was held in Rongjiang from May 13 to July 29 this year. During the tournament, 20 village teams played 98 games, attracting over a million audience to the site. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR, Tourist from New Zealand "I was at a football tournament, who was much larger than I thought it would be, compared to a tournament in my own home country. It was fascinating. It was very loud, very passionate.

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Foreign athletes join extreme sports on world's highest bridge in China

STORY: Foreign athletes join extreme sports on world's highest bridge in China DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the athletes doing BASE jumping 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONY STEVE NEWTON, French athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PABLO SAMY MAXIME SIGNORET, French athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN ALLEN GINGOLD, British athlete 5. various of the athletes doing BASE jumping STORYLINE: The 2023 International High Bridge Extreme Sports Invitational Tournament wrapped up Thursday in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Twenty athletes from 11 countries and regions, including Italy, France, Canada and the United States, performed BASE jumping from the Beipanjiang Bridge. The bridge, sitting over 565 meters above a valley, has been certified as the world's highest by Guinness World Records. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONY STEVE NEWTON, French athlete "We came to China at least six times, and this is the first time for BASE jumpin

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Libya hosts Arab Youth Muay Thai tournament

STORY: Libya hosts Arab Youth Muay Thai tournament DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab Youth Muay Thai tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FARIHAM DARAGHME, Official with Palestinian Muay Thai Federation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED ZARROUQ SHARIF, Head of Libya's Muay Thai Federation STORYLINE: The Libyan capital Tripoli is hosting the Arab Youth Muay Thai tournament with the participation of more than 200 athletes from 15 Arab countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FARIHAM DARAGHME, Official with Palestinian Muay Thai Federation "We would like to thank Libya for the wonderful hosting and organization (of the tournament). There is a strong competition and excitement among the Arab countries. The idea was to gather (athletes) from all over the Arab world in the Arabic country Libya. There are 15 Arabic countries participating in this tournament. It is a great achievement. We wish luck to everyone, and we thank the Arab Muay Thai Federa

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Car park drift contest roars in Jordan

STORY: Car park drift contest roars in Jordan DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: AMMAN CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the car park drift contest 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDO FEGHALI, Lebanese drift champion & contest advocate STORYLINE: Twenty Jordanian participants on Friday put their drifting skills to the test on the challenging and exciting tracks during the Red Bull Car Park Drift 2023 held in the Dead Sea area of Jordan. Jordanian competitor Moayad Yousef was crowned champion of the tournament, and consequently qualified to represent Jordan in the world finals this December in Doha, Qatar. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDO FEGHALI, Lebanese drift champion & contest advocate "We've been organizing the Red Bull Car Park Drift qualifiers since 2010 in all our regions, and always in Jordan, it's something special. I mean with the spectators here, with the level of competitors and their cars, it's just amazing. As you've seen in the first round, we had like 20 cars and believe me, it

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6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade

STORY: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference and the athletes STORYLINE: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries and regions will take part in the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu, including 3,512 male athletes and 2,988 female athletes, said an official with the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee at a press conference on Friday. The sporting event will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province between July 28 and August 8. A total of 18 sports will be featured during the 12-day tournament. The Chengdu Universiade will be the third Summer Universiade held in the Chinese mainland, following the Beijing Universiade in 2001 and the Shenzhen Universiade in 2011. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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DR Congo hosts subregional karate tournament to promote peace

STORY: DR Congo hosts subregional karate tournament to promote peace DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the karate tournament in Goma, DR Congo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN NAISHIMWE, Burundian athlete 3. various of training scene 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): JEAN MSHONGOLO, Athlete from Tanzania 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEANNE THIOMBA, DRC athlete STORYLINE: The city of Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), hosted the third edition of the African Great Lake region karate tournament on Friday. This event gathered athletes from six countries in the sub-region, aiming to promote peace between neighboring countries. The athletes were from six African countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi and the DRC. Jean Naishimwe, an athlete from Burundi, said that he was delighted to participate in this competition given its importa

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China's football team arrives in Australia for FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: China's football team arrives in Australia for FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese national football team arriving at Adelaide Airport 2. various of Chinese national football team leaving airport and going to hotel STORYLINE: The Chinese national football team arrived in South Australia (SA) on Saturday to participate in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Fans waited at the airport in Adelaide, the capital city of SA, to welcome the Chinese team with flowers as gifts, cheering the players, "Steel Roses, come on China!" The 2023 World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand between July 20-August 20. Only the top two teams from eight groups will enter the round of 16, as this is the first time that women's football's biggest tournament will expand to a 32-team format. China, having clinched the Asian Cup last year, is placed in Group D with England, Denmark and Haiti. At the

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1st African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concludes in Zambia

STORY: 1st African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concludes in Zambia DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Africa Shaolin Kung Fu games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONATE YAYA, Contestant from Cote d'Ivoire 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STANLEY BANDA, Contestant from Zambia 5. various of the performance 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LACMAGOU FREGIS ARNAUD, Contestant from Cameroon 7. various of banners 8. various of children STORYLINE: The first-ever African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concluded on Monday at the Shaolin Cultural Center in Zambia. The six-day event was organized by the Shaolin Temple in Zambia, attracting over 150 contestants from 23 African countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONATE YAYA, Contestant from Cote d'Ivoire "This tournament is very good because it is the first one, and also the temple here in Zambia is the first one in Africa. We are really glad to know that there is a country in Africa that

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Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races resume after 4 years

STORY: Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races resume after 4 years DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI WEI, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong Dragon Boat Association 3. various of visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Polish visitor STORYLINE: The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races made a thrilling return to Victoria Harbour on Saturday, as about 4,000 athletes from over 160 teams competed in 17 events during the two-day tournament. The modern dragon boat race was held in Hong Kong for the first time in 1976 to celebrate the Duanwu Festival. Now, the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races have become a flagship tournament. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI WEI, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong Dragon Boat Association "In terms of the performance of the whole teams, the teams from the Chinese mainland as well as Hong Kong and Macao are at the forefront in the world. We ho

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Ulan Bator Grand Slam of judo opens in Mongolia

STORY: Ulan Bator Grand Slam of judo opens in Mongolia DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Ulan Bator Grand Slam of judo STORYLINE: The 2023 Ulan Bator Grand Slam of judo opened at the Steppe Arena sports complex in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital, on Friday. A total of 344 judokas from 44 countries and regions are vying for qualifying points for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the tournament, which has a total prize fund of 154,000 euros. Co-organized by the Mongolian Judo Association, the International Judo Federation, and the municipal government of Ulan Bator, the tournament runs until Sunday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

STORY: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUJIE, Football player from Yuezhai Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHENGQIAN, Football player from Pingdi Village 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI SHIHUA, Captain of the football team of Chejiang Second Village STORYLINE: A village football tournament in China has recently captured the attention of many, with its festive atmosphere and spectacular goal-scoring performances. Organized and played by locals, the amateur football tournament held in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, which translates to "Village Super League." From May to July, 20 teams from Rongjiang County are participating in the "Cun Chao" tournament on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the final scheduled for July 29. The playe

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

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

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Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul

STORY: Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at the tournament 2. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Football legends joined a tournament on Friday ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul. Kaka, Clarence Seedorf and Luis Figo were among the former stars who joined the four-team tournament. The Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Opened in 2002 with a capacity of over 75,000, the stadium is located in the Basaksehir neighborhood of the city. Organizers have wrapped up preparations, including transportation, roads and parking lots. Istanbul will allocate 500 buses for access to the stadium. Football fans with tickets will be able to benefit from public transport free of charge. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye

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Chinese-trained Cambodian athletes hope to bag medals at 32nd SEA Games

STORY: Chinese-trained Cambodian athletes hope to bag medals at 32nd SEA Games DATELINE: May 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VEY PHEAKTRA, Aerobic gymnast 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): NGOEUN SOVANARA, Artistic gymnast 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIANG LIN, Chinese coach head 4. various of athletics competition 5. various of table tennis tournament STORYLINE: Several China-trained Cambodian athletes are confident of winning medals at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VEY PHEAKTRA, Aerobic gymnast "For local training, I had been trained for eight years and for overseas training, I had been sent to train in China for more than six months. In China, there are enough equipment for training, including landing pits, so we athletes have no fear (of injuries) during practice. For our Chinese coaches, they are highly professional. During my training in China for more than six months, I got a lot of experiences such as vig

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Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport

STORY: Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Kenya on Saturday hosted a Kung Fu championship tournament in the central Kenyan town of Kiambu located on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Ngaruiya Njonge, Chairman of Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Federation, said that 13 clubs took part in the second edition of the Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Championship Tournament, which saw competitors showcasing their skills in the Chinese martial arts. Njonge said that in total, 70 participants from various age groups competed for awards in the tournament that was sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Kenya. "This tournament is a celebration of the rich and vibrant culture of Kung Fu Wushu, a discipline that has captivated people around the globe," said Njonge. Tang Jianjun, counselor at the Chinese embassy in Kenya, said that the Chinese embassy will continue to sup

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Moscow Sports Cup in Figure Skating concludes

STORY: Moscow Sports Cup in Figure Skating concludes DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:46 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the children's competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): NINA MOZER, General Director of the Moscow Figure Skating Federation 3. various of the adult competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ANTON ABDURAKHMANOV, President of the Moscow Figure Skating Federation 5. various of the performance and awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The final of the Moscow Sports Cup in Figure Skating concluded on Sunday night in the Russian capital. The competition aimed to select the most promising figure skaters aged 6-12 from 11 teams as well as to choose the best sports school. In total, about 2,000 athletes competed in the tournament. They came from 20 figure skating schools, including the most prominent ones in Russia. Representatives of 80 commercial organizations developing figure skating also participated. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): NINA MOZER, General Director of the Moscow Figur

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Chinese farmers stage basketball tournament in once impoverished Xihaigu region

STORY: Chinese farmers stage basketball tournament in once impoverished Xihaigu region DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the basketball tournament 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAI ZIYAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Ningxia Basketball League 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI FAN, Basketballer from Jingyuan County Team 4 various of farmers playing basketball STORYLINE: A regional-level basketball tournament is being held for farmers in China's Xihaigu, a place once labeled the "most unfit place for human settlement" by the United Nations in the 1970s. As people have shaken off poverty in Xihaigu, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, sports entertainment has become something easily accessible for locals. A total of 22 teams compete in the 7-day tournament, which features high-standard sports courts and professional referees. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAI ZIYAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Ningxia Basketball League "This year marks the

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Dutch capital hosts annual rowing tournament

STORY: Dutch capital hosts annual rowing tournament DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Heineken Roeivierkamp, an annual rowing tournament, kicked off Saturday in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. The rowers competed on the canals in the Dutch capital as spectators watched on the banks and bridges. This year marks the 51st edition of the tournament, which is usually held on the second or third weekend of March. The two-day event holds four races, with a distance of 250 meters, 750 meters, 2,500 meters and 5,000 meters, respectively. The tournament has been organized by the Amsterdam Student Rowing Association (Nereus) since 1973. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship begins

STORY: IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship begins DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship in Ulan Bator STORYLINE: The International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship kicked off in Mongolia's capital city Ulan Bator on Saturday. A total of six junior ice hockey teams, namely Mongolia, Thailand, Iran, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan, are competing in the tournament. The championship, formerly known as Challenge Cup of Asia, will last until March 17. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Myanmar selects badminton players for upcoming SEA Games

STORY: Myanmar selects badminton players for upcoming SEA Games DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of badminton players competing for SEA Games qualification STORYLINE: The Myanmar Badminton Federation (MBF) organized a final trial here on Sunday to select national badminton players for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "It is the final selection of male badminton players for upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia," Myo Kyaw Thu, the MBF's joint secretary, told Xinhua. The federation will select three male players for men's singles and men's doubles from the final trial event, which runs from January 28 to 30, he said. Myanmar will send a mixed team of six badminton players to the SEA Games. The federation already selected three female players for the SEA Games from a national tournament in December last year, he said. Myanmar's badminton players will compete in the mixed team event against the players from Cambodia, Laos, B

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Anish Giri wins Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023

STORY: Anish Giri wins Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: WIJK AAN ZEE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 STORYLINE: Dutch chess player Anish Giri won the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023, which concluded in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, on Sunday. In the 13th and final round of the 85th edition of the tournament at the Dutch west coast, the runner-up in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021 won playing with white against Romanian Richard Rapport. Giri finished first with 8.5 points. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan and Norwegian world champion Magnus Carlsen ended joint second with 8 points and China's Ding Liren had to settle for 11th place with 5.5 points. Giri took over the title from Carlsen, who had won eight times in Wijk aan Zee. Twenty-eight-year-old grandmaster Giri had a strong tournament, remained unbeaten and beat both world No. 1, Carlsen, and world No. 2, Ding Liren. Xi

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 enters 5th round

STORY: Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 enters 5th round DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands STORYLINE: The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 entered the 5th round in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Thursday. While the Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an event based in Wijk aan Zee, a coastal town in the western Netherlands, it is a tradition that one round is played at a special location elsewhere in the Netherlands. This year, the grandmasters competed at the famous Johan Cruijff Arena, the home stadium of the football club Ajax and the largest stadium in the country. The grandmasters, including Chinese player Ding Liren, took the opportunity to pose for a group photo and sat for mock contests on the green lawn of the Johan Cruijff Arena before the real fights were held indoors. This year marks the 85th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, which will

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Myanmar selects boxing athletes for upcoming SEA Games

STORY: Myanmar selects boxing athletes for upcoming SEA Games DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final selection of boxers for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games STORYLINE: The Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation (MTLF) on Sunday organized a final trial event to select national boxers for upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "It is the final selection of athletes for upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia," U Wunna, MTLF central executive committee member and head of Myanmar's traditional boxing team for the SEA Games, told Xinhua. The federation already made a preliminary selection of 25 athletes for the SEA Games from a tournament last year, and they have trained together since then, he said. Fourteen athletes are taking part in the final trial, he said, adding that top competitors like Tun Tun Min and Yar Man, who are not included in the event, will be automatically selected for the SEA Games. The federation will select 16 athletes fo

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1st round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 held in Netherlands

STORY: 1st round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 held in Netherlands DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: WIJK AAN ZEE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 STORYLINE: The first round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 kicked off in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, on Saturday. The "Wimbledon of Chess" attracts the best chess grandmasters in the world, along with thousands of amateur players. During this year's tournament, there are both onsite audience and online visitors from around the world. This year marks the 85th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, which will be lasted until Jan. 29. Chinese chess player Ding Liren is competing in the current tournament. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. (XHTV)

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African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria

STORY: African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 7th African Nations Championship STORYLINE: The seventh edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicked off at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki locality, southern Algiers on Friday. Host Algeria beat Libya 1-0 through Aymen Mahious' 57th-minute penalty in the tournament opener. Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane declared the championship open, in the presence of several international sports personalities and big world football names, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino and president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe. In his opening remarks, Benabderrahmane welcomed all teams and guests to the tournament as he paid tribute to late Nelson Mandela. The biennial tournament, which was first staged in 2009 in Cote d'Ivoire, runs from January 13 to February 4 this year. T

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Football fever hits Dhaka University

STORY: Football fever hits Dhaka University DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fans watching the 2022 World Cup final on a big screen at Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh 2. various of football fans in Dhaka, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Thousands of football fans watched the 2022 FIFA World Cup final live on Sunday night at Dhaka University's campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university's student center was packed to capacity with football fans who arrived to watch the final between Argentina and France on a big screen. Although Bangladesh was not in the FIFA World Cup 2022 competition, the world's most-watched sports tournament attracted throngs of supporters from the nation's population of 165 million. During the football tournament, fans in Dhaka wore the jerseys of iconic players, particularly that of superstar Lionel Messi, and hoisted flags of their favourite teams, especially Argentina, on the rooftops of their homes, in streets,

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4 yokozuna to line up at Nagoya Grand Sumo

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru joins 3 other grand champions -- Akebono, Takanohana and Wakanohana -- for the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, which gets under way at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 4. The photo shows Musashimaru at the Musashigawa stable training location in Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture, pointing to his name on the new rankings list issued June 21 by the Japan Sumo Association.

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1st FIFA World Cup held in Mideast brings business boom and fan fever in Jordan

STORY: 1st FIFA World Cup held in Mideast brings business boom and fan fever in Jordan DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a World Cup village in Amman 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SUFYAN MUHEISEN, General manger of Souq Anbar STORYLINE: As the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East region is raging on in the Gulf Arab country Qatar, coffee shops and sports stores in Jordan's capital Amman, all bedecked with the flags of the participating teams, have witnessed a long-awaited business boom. Among them, Souq Anbar, located in the center of the Jordanian capital Amman, turns its market into a World Cup village to provide football fans with a gathering space to watch this year's tournament, said Sufyan Muheisen, general manager of Souq Anbar, adding the tournament helps boost businesses of cafes and restaurants inside the village. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SUFYAN MUHEISEN, General manger of Souq Anbar "We are so proud that the Arab country Qatar

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8th World Junior Wushu Championships held in Indonesia

STORY: 8th World Junior Wushu Championships held in Indonesia DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sports of China 2. various of Indonesian president Joko Widodo at the opening ceremony 3. various of opening ceremony 4. various of venue STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday opened the eighth World Junior Wushu Championships in Banten province, expecting that the tournament can strengthen friendship among countries and regions. A record number of more than 800 athletes are to compete for 71 gold medals. Indonesia, as the host country, deploys 23 athletes. The championships will run through December 11. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jakarta. (XHTV)

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People in Mideast support Qatar World Cup, object Western media's unfair attacks

STORY: People in Mideast support Qatar World Cup, object Western media's unfair attacks DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: Tripoli/Gaza, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in Lybia watching the Qatar World Cup 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAZEM AHMAD, Resident in Lybia 3. various of people in Palestine watching the Qatar World Cup 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): SALIM SHURRAB, Resident in Gaza 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (ARABIC): MAIS IBRAHIM, Resident in Palestine STORYLINE: As the FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar, some Western countries have politicized the event by fabricating a "baseless campaign of defamation" against Qatar over its human rights. Football fans from different countries and regions have expressed their support for the Qatar World Cup as well as opposition to this racial discrimination against the Middle East. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAZEM AHMAD, Resident in Lybia "We are watching the World Cup hosted by Qatar. The organization of the tournament is great. Usu