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Comments from the coaches after the CHN-SWE game
  Good Luck Beijing  2007-09-16 19:21:00
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Beijing, September 16 - Comments from coaches and athletes of China and Sweden after their Gold Medal match.

Zhang Yong (Coach of CHN)

On his players:

"Our six players are all superb. They are united. Chen Liangliang's fast throws penetrated Sweden's defense. His throwing was very threatening."

On significance of this championship:

"We have aspired to this gold medal for a long time. With it, we can broaden the influence of goalball and get more people interested in this sport. We have made a huge step forward."

On who he dedicates this achievement to:

"(My dedication goes to) all the spectators and all our friends who had offered great help. Our team has sacrificed a lot. In my seven-year's coaching, we've made the best preparations."

On reason for victory:

"The players carried out all the plans we prepared. We won because we are united. We are in good condition, and we have the support of spectators. We are familiar with the court. The Swedish team made many changes to their strategy and we were adjusting to them at all times."