Chinese athletes prepare for Doha championships

Chinese sprinter Xie Zhenye addresses a meeting in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Aug 4. The meeting was held by the Chinese track and field team to raise spirits before the IAAF World Championships in Doha, which will be held from Sept 27 to Oct 6. More than 100 people from the team, including 67 athletes, will participate in the event. [Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua]

A meeting is held in Shenyang on Aug 4 to raise spirits before the IAAF World Championships. [Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua]

Attendees pose for a group photo in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Aug 4. [Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua]