The video showed a series of performances such as festive dragon lanterns, martial arts, etc, setting a vibrant scene as the Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation hosted a joyous ceremony at Cairo International Stadium.

The ceremony, held on Feb 13, celebrated cultural exchange and athletic prowess through Wushu performances and folk dances as the Chinese New Year of the Dragon unfolded.

Among the performers was 28-year-old Sami Abdullah, a multi-time Wushu champion in Egypt. He said: "These activities help Wushu spread more in Egypt."

Spectators cheered passionately for their favorites during the match. Omar Mamdouh, a 2019 World Wushu Championships bronze medalist praised the "friendly people" and the spirit of cooperation he witnessed during the World Championships. He lauded the Spring Festival Championship for its inclusivity, encouraging young players and attracting a large nationwide audience. He said : "The two most popular sports after football in Egypt are Wushu and Karate."

Egyptian and Chinese officials and diplomats, including Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy and Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang, attended the event.

Sherif Mostafa, president of the Egyptian, Arab, and African Wushu federations, described Wushu as "a wonderful art that embodies the Chinese spirit of beauty and wisdom," emphasizing its values of courage, discipline, and challenge.

STORY: Wushu championship, performance celebrate Dragon Year in Egypt
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024
DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:45
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of performances
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OMAR MAMDOUH, Wushu performer

STORYLINE:

Festive red lanterns glowed alongside Egyptian and Chinese flags, setting a vibrant scene as the Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation hosted a joyous ceremony at Cairo International Stadium.
   
The ceremony, held on Tuesday evening, celebrated cultural exchange and athletic prowess through Wushu performances and folk dances.
   
To celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, a colorful dragon dance heralded the ceremony, followed by Wushu performances by Egyptian athletes dressed in traditional Chinese costumes.
   
Among the performers was 28-year-old Sami Abdullah, a multi-time Wushu champion in Egypt. 
   
SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer
"These activities help Wushu spread more in Egypt."

The ceremony, held on the penultimate day of the four-day "Chinese Spring Festival Championship," saw thousands of Egyptian athletes of all ages compete for trophies, medals, and certificates.
   
Spectators cheered passionately for their favorites during the match. Omar Mamdouh, a 2019 World Wushu Championships bronze medalist, delivered an impressive opening match victory on Tuesday.
   
Reflecting on his experience in China, Mamdouh praised the "friendly people" and the spirit of cooperation he witnessed during the World Championships. He lauded the Spring Festival Championship for its inclusivity, encouraging young players and attracting a large nationwide audience.
   
SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OMAR MAMDOUH, Wushu performer
"The two most popular sports after football in Egypt are Wushu and Karate."

Egyptian and Chinese officials and diplomats, including Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy and Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang, attended the event.
   
Sherif Mostafa, president of the Egyptian, Arab, and African Wushu federations, described Wushu as "a wonderful art that embodies the Chinese spirit of beauty and wisdom," emphasizing its values of courage, discipline, and challenge.
   
He underlined the importance of cultural and sporting exchanges between Egypt and China, stating, "Our presence here reflects the strong cooperation between our countries."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)