STORY: Mongolian judokas aim for gold at Hangzhou Asian Games
DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:33
LOCATION: Ulan Bator
CATEGORY: SPORT

SHOTLIST:
1. various of training of Mongolian judokas
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): LKHAGVATOGOO ENKHRIILEN, Mongolian judoka
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): TSEND-OCHIR TSOGTBAATAR, Mongolian judoka
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): YONDONPERENLEI BASKHUU, Mongolian judoka
5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): CHIMED-YONDON BOLDBAATAR, Coach of Mongolian national judo team
6. various of training of Mongolian judokas
7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Mongolian national judo team

STORYLINE:

Mongolian judokas have been ramping up their preparations for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, aiming for gold medals.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): LKHAGVATOGOO ENKHRIILEN, Mongolian judoka
"The Asian Games, also known as the Asian Olympics, is the continent's largest sporting event. I have been training hard to win a gold medal for my country at the upcoming Asian Games."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): TSEND-OCHIR TSOGTBAATAR, Mongolian judoka
"I previously participated in the 2018 Asian Games. But I could not win any medals at that Asian Games. But now I'm training hard with the goal of winning a gold medal in the 73 kg category at the upcoming Asian Games. I have very good impressions and good memories about the organization of previous events in China and the campus of the athletes."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): YONDONPERENLEI BASKHUU, Mongolian judoka
"I'm going to participate in the Asian Games for the first time. I will compete in the 66-kg category at the forthcoming Asian Games. My preparation for the Asian Games is very good. I want to be a champion of the Asian Games. I have great expectations and excitement that this Asian Games will be great."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): CHIMED-YONDON BOLDBAATAR, Coach of Mongolian national judo team
"Our national judo team is ready to go to Hangzhou with a total of 15 judokas. All preparations for the Asian Games have been generally completed.
Mongolia's national judo team had won two gold medals at most at one Asian Games. The goal this time is to win at least two gold medals, and if possible, to win three or more gold medals.
I'm going to Hangzhou for the first time. But I have been to China many times before to participate in competitions. In general, China organizes international competitions at a very high level and welcomes athletes very well. So, the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held very successfully and very well."

According to the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, Mongolia will field more than 400 athletes at the Hangzhou Asian Games across 34 different sports.

SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Mongolian national judo team
"Hangzhou, wait for me!"

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator.
(XHTV)