STORY: Half marathon event held on China-Kazakhstan border
SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024
DATELINE: May 20, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:46
LOCATION: HORGOS, China
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of half marathon event
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJAN, Chinese participant

STORYLINE:

A half marathon was held Saturday at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center, which spans the border between China and Kazakhstan.

Nearly 1,000 marathon runners and long-distance running enthusiasts from both countries participated in the event.

The event offered two categories - a half marathon and a 5-kilometer fun run - to accommodate participants with different athletic skills.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan
"Today, I came from Kazakhstan to participate in the marathon race. I will try my best to run fast and strive to achieve a good result."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJAN, Chinese participant
"This is my first time participating in the marathon held on the China-Kazakhstan border. This event is very meaningful to me, and I hope I'll do well in the race."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Horgos, China.
(XHTV)