STORY: Lebanese delegation aims high at Asian Games despite economic hardship
DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:00
LOCATION: Beirut
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the training
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FRANCOIS SAADE, Head of Lebanese delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games
3. various of the training
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GHADI MOUSSA, Lebanese judo player

STORYLINE:

Members of the Lebanese delegation for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games have high expectation despite economic difficulties.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FRANCOIS SAADE, Head of Lebanese delegation to Hangzhou Asian Games
"We want to participate and win a medal. We are very close to winning a medal in three events, including shooting, weight lifting and judo competitions."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GHADI MOUSSA, Lebanese judo player
"We are going to China to win a medal for Lebanon in the Asian Games despite all the circumstances and difficulties in Lebanon. We want to win a medal for Lebanon.
It is an honor for me to represent Lebanon in the Asian Games and it is the first time I participate in these games. So it would be a good experience for me."

Although Lebanon is witnessing the worst economic situation in its history, a delegation of 36 people will participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games in China and compete in 12 different games.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beirut.
(XHTV)