The 19th World Athletics Championships Kick Off in Budapest
China News Agency, Budapest – August 19, 2023
The highly anticipated 19th World Athletics Championships commenced in the vibrant city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, on the 19th of August.
With its origins dating back to 1983, the World Athletics Championships has solidified its status as the premier track and field event globally, attracting participants from over 200 countries. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of this remarkable sporting spectacle, more than 2,100 athletes from various nations have come together to showcase their exceptional talents.
Hungary proudly assumes the role of host for the first time in history. The evening of the inaugural day witnessed a brief yet captivating opening ceremony. Accompanied by the esteemed Sebastian Coe, World Athletics President re-elected for another term, Hungarian President Novak Katarin officially declared the commencement of the 19th World Athletics Championships, marking a momentous occasion for Budapest.
Expressing a warm welcome to athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts worldwide, Novak Katarin emphasized Budapest’s rich history of hosting over 40 intercontinental and international competitions. Over the next nine days, Budapest will serve as a platform for the world’s finest track and field athletes, showcasing the magnificence and unity of the sport.
To commemorate the occasion, three aircraft flew across the Hungarian National Athletic Center, adorning the sky in the red, white, and green hues representing the Hungarian flag. A delightful mascot, designed as a tribute to the local Laka sheep, animatedly engaged with the audience, elevating the atmosphere to unprecedented heights.
The evening’s events witnessed the crowning of three well-deserved gold medalists. In the women’s 10,000 meters, Gudav Tsege of the Ethiopian team demonstrated exceptional prowess, securing victory in 31:27.18. Meanwhile, renowned American athlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Crowther, triumphed in the men’s shot put, setting a world championship record with a throw of 23 meters 51.
A monumental milestone was achieved as the USA team clinched the gold medal in the final of the 4x400m mixed relay, establishing a new world record with an impressive time of 3:08.80. The British and Czech teams claimed second and third place, also setting national records of 3 minutes 11.06 seconds and 3 minutes 11.98 seconds, respectively.
Earlier in the day, Spain’s Alvaro Martin seized the gold medal in the men’s 20km race, completing the challenging course in 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 32 seconds. Unfortunately, the Chinese team faced disappointment as Zhang Jun, Wang Chaochao, and Niu Wenchao finished 29th, 37th, and 44th, respectively.
Notably, Chinese athletes showcased their skills in the men’s triple jump qualifying competition. Zhu Yaming, who achieved second place in the Tokyo Olympics, effortlessly advanced to the next round with a jump of 17.14 meters. Only trailing behind the emerging Jamaican star, Jayden Hibbert, with an impressive 17.70 meters. Fang Yaoqing secured an impressive eighth position with a jump of 16.83 meters. On the other hand, Su Wen’s fouls in the initial two jumps hindered their progress, ultimately placing 17th with a best jump of 16.59 meters, narrowly missing the final round.
Looking ahead, the 20th World Athletics Championships in Japan will host a thrilling second day of competition, featuring the women’s 20km race walk, women’s long jump, men’s 100m, and men’s 10,000m finals. Anticipation brews as the Chinese team aims to seize gold in the women’s 20km race.
Stay tuned for all the exciting updates from the World Athletics Championships as athletes continue to push boundaries and redefine excellence on the global stage.
Original title: The 19th World Athletics Championships began in Budapest
China News Agency, Budapest, August 19 (Reporter Xing Chong) The 19th World Athletics Championships opened in Budapest, the capital of Hungary on the 19th.
The World Athletics Championships were born in 1983. This is the world’s best track and field event and one of the biggest and most influential single sporting events in the world. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the World Athletics Championships. There are more than 200 countries taking part More than 2,100 players from different countries and regions took part.
This is the first time Hungary has hosted the World Athletics Championships. At 6 o’clock that evening, a short opening ceremony was held. Accompanied by Sebastian Coe, who has just been re-elected as World Athletics President, Hungarian President Novak Katarin announced the opening of the 19th World Athletics Championships.
Novak Katarin said that athletes, coaches and sports enthusiasts from all over the world are welcome to come to Budapest. Budapest has hosted more than 40 intercontinental and international competitions. In the next nine days, it will become a competition for the world’s best track and field athletes A platform that showcases the glamor and unity of athletics.
Following that, three planes flew over the Hungarian National Athletic Center on the banks of the Danube, leaving behind the red, white and green ribbons representing the colors of the Hungarian flag. The mascot doll based on the unique local Laka sheep ran into the center of the venue to interact with the audience and push the atmosphere to a climax.
The opening ceremony of the 19th World Athletics Championships, the photo shows the performance of the opening ceremony. Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
A total of three gold medals were produced in the evening event. The top three women’s 10,000 meters were taken by the Ethiopian team, with Gudav Tsege excelling in the last 50 meters and winning the championship in 31:27.18. In the men’s shot put arena, Crowther, a famous American player and two-time Olympic gold medalist, threw 23 meters 51. He not only successfully defended his title at the World Championships, but also set a world championship record.
A world record was also created that day. In the final of the 4×400m mixed relay, the USA team won the championship with a time of 3:08.80 and set a new world record. The British team and the Czech team took second and third place with 3 minutes 11.06 seconds and 3 minutes 11.98 seconds respectively, and both set domestic records for their respective countries.
In the men’s 20km race that morning, Spain’s Alvaro Martin won the championship in 1 hour, 17 minutes and 32 seconds, and won the first gold medal in this event. Three Chinese team players did not perform well, with Zhang Jun, Wang Chaochao and Niu Wenchao ranked 29th, 37th and 44th respectively.
On the first day of the competition, Chinese players also participated in the qualifying competition for the men’s triple jump. Zhu Yaming, who came second in the Tokyo Olympics, easily advanced with a jump of 17.14 meters in the first jump. second only to new Jamaican star Jayden Hibbert among all players The 17 meters 70 . Fang Yaoqing came eighth with 16.83 meters and was also higher. Another player from China, Su Wen, had fouled the first two jumps. The last jump was 16.59 meters and placed 17th, missing the final round.
China’s Zhu Yaming advances to the men’s triple jump final. Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
The 20th World Championships in Japan will enter the second day of competition, with the women’s 20km race walk, women’s long jump, men’s 100m, and men’s 10,000m finals. The Chinese team is expected to win a gold medal in the women’s 20km race.
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