STORY: Thai Olympic official: Asian Winter Games a bridge for culture exchange
SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 22, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:10
LOCATION: Bangkok  
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Dr. Supitr Samahito, vice president of the Thai Olympic Committee    
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
6. various of Harbin
    
STORYLINE:

The upcoming Asian Winter Games in Harbin have emerged as a powerful bridge for culture exchange across Asia, serving as a universal language that transcends borders, a senior Thai Olympic Committee official said.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
"Participating in this Asian Winter Games, we have a total of 133 athletes and officials competing in six different sports. According to the Thai Olympic Committee's website, Thailand is set to send its largest-ever delegation to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
"I am impressed by China's management and organization; they are well-prepared, have detailed planning, and their approach is systematic."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
"The Asian Winter Games are not just about testing athletic abilities. It is also an important opportunity to learn about different cultures, from neighboring or other countries."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Thai): DR. SUPITR SAMAHITO, Vice president of Thai Olympic Committee
"The relationship between Thailand and China has always been close. This year is a significant and meaningful year, a wonderful moment where our two nations can celebrate the long-standing friendship we share."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok.
(XHTV)