STORY: Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team optimistic about upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2025
LENGTH: 00:00:48
LOCATION: Astana
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): MADYGALI KARSYBEKOV, Consultant of Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): PETER GAMIDOV, Head coach of Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team
4. various of competition venues of the 9th Asian Winter Games

STORYLINE:

The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held from February 7 to 14, in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

Kazakhstan's short-track speedskating team praised China's ability to host top-tier sporting events and expressed hopes for strong results at the Games.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): MADYGALI KARSYBEKOV, Consultant of Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team
"Harbin is the core city for the development of winter sports in China.
Every competition held in China is organized at the highest level. This is my opinion and a shared view among many top international teams.
China is known for its hospitality, providing well-prepared accommodations and dining for all national teams, ensuring excellent conditions for their preparation."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): PETER GAMIDOV, Head coach of Kazakhstan short-track speedskating team
"The Asian Winter Games is a comprehensive sporting event that promotes friendship and exchange among nations.
Athletes always wear joyful, festive expressions because the Games unites all athletes."

Over 1,270 athletes from 34 countries and regions across Asia will participate in this year's Games.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Astana.
(XHTV)