STORY: Int'l athletes excited to attend Chengdu Universiade
DATELINE: July 26, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:33
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: SPORTS
 
SHOTLIST:
1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): OZGE YILMAZ, Turkish table tennis player
2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NIRAN CZUCKERMANN, Israeli fencer
3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JANE MIRIGO, Kenyan runner
4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Ugandan badminton players
 
STORYLINE:
 
As the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in China approach, athletes from across the world have expressed their anticipation and excitement to compete in the Games.
 
The Universiade will unfold in Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan Province, from July 28 through August 8, showcasing a total of 18 sports.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): OZGE YILMAZ, Turkish table tennis player
"I'm really excited now. I've travelled abroad many times before, but I have never been in China. I've always wanted to see China, especially because it has been leading the sport (table tennis) for years."
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NIRAN CZUCKERMANN, Israeli fencer
"I'm very much looking forward to this competition, because it's in a very different location from my past competitions and I've heard so much about Asia, specifically China, I'm very eager and excited to go there and to meet new people from all around the world."
 
SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JANE MIRIGO, Kenyan runner
"For me, to going to participate in China is a good feeling, because during the competition time, I will be able to make connections and meet good people, and also it's a platform where I can show my talent. It's a good platform."
 
SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Ugandan badminton players
"Hi, this is the badminton team from Uganda. We are excited to be traveling to Chengdu, China. Chengdu Makes Dreams Come True!"
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)