Asian Games Delegation Inspects Wrestling Venue; President Vows to Fight for First Medal
The Taiwanese delegation inspected the wrestling venue for the Nagoya Asian Games. Wrestling Association President Zhang Congrong stated their goal is to win Taiwan's first medal with four elite female athletes.
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(CNA Reporter Li Chien-chung, Nagoya, 23rd) The Nagoya Asian Games delegation visited the wrestling competition venue today. Zhang Congrong, President of the Republic of China Wrestling Association, stated that this sport is essentially one of Japan's "national sports," and both the venue and event arrangements are of a very high standard. The goal this year is to fight for a medal.
The Nagoya Asian Games will commence in September. The wrestling venue is arranged at the Inae Sports Center, which is less than 30 minutes from the city center, making it "relatively" accessible compared to other venues. Throughout past Asian Games, the Taiwan team has yet to stand on the wrestling podium.
In a joint media interview, Zhang Congrong said that Japan frequently hosts international wrestling events and maintains a high standard in venue planning, flow design, and schedule arrangement. After seeing the venue today, he feels even more confident.
Zhang Congrong mentioned that the Asian Games is the highest-level competition in Asia. "We are adhering to an elite policy, sending only 4 female athletes to compete this time. Our only goal is to fight for a medal."
He also revealed that the wrestling presidents of Nagoya and Osaka visited Taiwan last month and invited the Taiwan team to Japan for a training camp. "This shows the good friendship between both sides, and it will also help improve the strength of the Taiwanese athletes."
In addition, Zhang Congrong smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Deputy Minister of Sports Hung Chih-chang has always cared about the development of wrestling. Even a young Minister of Sports has won 2 Olympic gold medals. Our wrestling team really needs to pull ourselves together this year and fight hard for a medal." (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150423
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(CNA Reporter Li Chien-chung, Nagoya, 23rd) The Nagoya Asian Games delegation visited the wrestling competition venue today. Zhang Congrong, President of the Republic of China Wrestling Association, stated that this sport is essentially one of Japan's "national sports," and both the venue and event arrangements are of a very high standard. The goal this year is to fight for a medal.
The Nagoya Asian Games will commence in September. The wrestling venue is arranged at the Inae Sports Center, which is less than 30 minutes from the city center, making it "relatively" accessible compared to other venues. Throughout past Asian Games, the Taiwan team has yet to stand on the wrestling podium.
In a joint media interview, Zhang Congrong said that Japan frequently hosts international wrestling events and maintains a high standard in venue planning, flow design, and schedule arrangement. After seeing the venue today, he feels even more confident.
Zhang Congrong mentioned that the Asian Games is the highest-level competition in Asia. "We are adhering to an elite policy, sending only 4 female athletes to compete this time. Our only goal is to fight for a medal."
He also revealed that the wrestling presidents of Nagoya and Osaka visited Taiwan last month and invited the Taiwan team to Japan for a training camp. "This shows the good friendship between both sides, and it will also help improve the strength of the Taiwanese athletes."
In addition, Zhang Congrong smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Deputy Minister of Sports Hung Chih-chang has always cared about the development of wrestling. Even a young Minister of Sports has won 2 Olympic gold medals. Our wrestling team really needs to pull ourselves together this year and fight hard for a medal." (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150423
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