STORY: 2024 UCI Junior Track World Championships held in China's Luoyang
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 25, 2024
DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:18
LOCATION: LUOYANG, China
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of athletes competing in the event
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SONJA SCHULTZ, Team manager of South Africa
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DUNCAN NICKLE, Australian athlete
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIANETTE THERON, South African athlete
5. various of athletes competing in the event

STORYLINE:

The 2024 UCI Junior Track World Championships was held in China's Luoyang on Wednesday. The competition concluded on Sunday.

Participants shared their experiences of the competition and impressions of Luoyang.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SONJA SCHULTZ, Team manager of South Africa
"Hi, everyone. My name is Sonja Schultz. I am the team manager of the South Africa team.
The first impression the organizing committee gives me is professionalism. The Velodrome here is beautiful, with world-class facilities to provide an excellent environment for our riders to train and compete.
The Hanfu performances at the opening ceremony were spectacular. And, during the championships, riders had the opportunity to explore the ancient architecture of Luoyang and experience traditional Chinese culture.
The local residents here are warm, friendly, and passionate about sports.
I love Luoyang. And when I return to South Africa, I would like to recommend Luoyang to more people."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DUNCAN NICKLE, Australian athlete
"The first time I've been here to China, it's a really beautiful country and I would love to be able to go and explore all the tourist attractions if I get a chance."

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIANETTE THERON, South African athlete
"It is my first experience, so it is quite an experience. I'm enjoying everything. People are friendly. I just really enjoy everything."

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