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      Ugandan President credits East Africa's long-distance running success to high-altitude environment

      2024-08-12 04:10 Last Updated At:06:17

      Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attributed East African countries' dominance in long-distance running to the fact that many athletes from the region are born in high-altitude areas, training from a young age in low-oxygen environments, which enhances their lung efficiency.

      In what could be deemed one of the most grueling track events of the Olympic Games, Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda's leading athlete and world record holder, clinched gold in the men's 10,000m final at the Paris Olympic Games, recording the fastest time ever in Olympic history at 26:43.14.

      In an exclusive interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), President Museveni shed light on the secret formula behind East African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia producing the world's top long-distance runners through their training methods.

      "We are taking advantage of the higher altitude. This is part of biology. Some of those people who are doing good running are born in mountain areas. If you are born in a mountain area, up in the mountain, the oxygen is less. There's more oxygen at sea level than in the mountain. So, their lungs from childhood learn how to use little oxygen. They have got more efficient lungs. They are all from highland areas who can run those long distances," Museveni said.

      Museveni also highlighted Uganda's commitment to investing in a high-altitude training center to further elevate the performance of their athletes.

      "We have built a high-altitude training center in that area where Cheptegei comes from. We have built a training center there, 2,000 something meters above sea level," he said.

      Ugandan President credits East Africa's long-distance running success to high-altitude environment

      Ugandan President credits East Africa's long-distance running success to high-altitude environment

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      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      2025-01-23 03:35 Last Updated At:05:17

      The lineup for the 2025 Spring Festival movie season was officially revealed on Wednesday with six highly anticipated films set to hit the big screens in China on the first day of the Spring Festival on January 29.

      The six films -- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, Ne Zha 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Operation Leviathan, Boonie Bears: Future Return, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero -- span a range of genres and feature impressive creative teams.

      Since pre-sales began on Jan 19, advanced sales for the holiday line-up were the fastest ever to reach 100 million yuan (about 13.8 million U.S. dollars).

      At a launch ceremony for the Spring Festival movie season, held at the China National Film Museum in Beijing, the cast of each film highlighted the unique selling points of their movie.

      "The viewers will not only uncover the hidden points of plot from the first installment of Creation of the Gods, but also get a real sense of the characters and their evolving relationships through a brand new theme," said Wuershan, director of the movie Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force.

      Adapted from the classic Chinese martial arts novel by Jin Yong, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero captures the essence of Chinese chivalry with its portrayal of selfless heroism.

      described it as a story with stirring heroism.

      "The soul-stirring and awe-inspiring heroic spirit conveyed by the film will be touching, memorable and romantic as well," said Tsui Hark, who directed the film.

      The animated film Ne Zha 2 continues the adventures of hero Ne Zha -- a beloved Chinese mythological figure -- with a focus on comedy and spectacular visual effects.

      Retaining its signature style, the popular detective series Detective Chinatown 1900 promises twists and turns with big production values and glittering special effects.

      As China's first film about nuclear submarines, Operation Leviathan presents a broader underwater battlefield and more complex combat scenarios, offering a unique perspective on naval warfare.

      The Great Hero -- the last chapter of the "Boonie Bears" sci-fi series -- combines extreme romance and bold imagination to take viewers on a futuristic adventure.

      Different discount and subsidy policies for moviegoers during the Spring Festival were also announced at the launch event with local film authorities across the country organizing special events and promotions to encourage cinema visits.

      Supporting institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China UnionPay, Maoyan Entertainment, and Taopiaopia, are expected to provide at least 600 million yuan (about 83 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies for moviegoers during the holiday season.

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

      Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day

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