Beijing, September 14 – Comments from coaches and athletes of China and Canada after their Pool A preliminary match.

Zhang Yong (Coach of CHN)

On performance:

“We exerted our normal level. We came here just for practice and to check our training. The result turned out to be good.”

Yao Yongquan (CHN)

On his injured fingers (suffered prior to the match):

“I felt pain in my fingers.”

Daniel Snow (Coach of CAN)

On performance:

“Today we didn’t play well, but the Chinese were very good. We gave away too many penalties, because we didn’t think properly.”

On expectations:

“We want to win all the matches.”

Robert Christy (CAN)

On performance:

“I was very happy with my performance, though the result was not good. We had many communication issues. We had many small issues. The weakness we showed today is also an opportunity.”

On the ritual of rubbing his elbow:

“I usually wear an elbow guard. But today I didn’t bring it. This behavior helps me to focus. I depend on it.”

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