CHENGDU, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — During the Chengdu Universiade, South Korean athletes not solely showcased their abilities within the competitions but additionally deepened their understanding of the host metropolis.
“This is my second visit to Chengdu; the city is very clean, and the food is always good,” stated Choi Kang-jin, assistant coach of the South Korean males’s water polo staff.
Choi’s every day travels between the Universiade Village and the water polo area supplied him with a glimpse of Chengdu’s stunning setting by his tens of kilometers of commute.
The 63-year-old retired athlete, who incessantly visits China for work and tourism, has witnessed the nation’s transformation over time and believes that the Chengdu Universiade’s service is outstanding.
“China is developing very well, and cities are becoming more and more modern,” stated the coach.
Although the South Korean males’s water polo staff’s efficiency within the Chengdu Universiade did not meet expectations, the outcomes did not dampen the gamers’ enjoyment of the great thing about Chengdu within the Universiade Village and different areas.
“The lamb is delicious, the hot pot (food) is also good; I don’t feel it is spicy, the food here is much better than expected,” added Kang Min-soo, a participant of the South Korean males’s water polo staff. “I played VR games here, and often go to the gym in the Village,” stated Kang, who’s pursuing his research at Korea National Sports University and has practiced water polo for eight years.
“I played a lot of traditional Chinese games, celebrated my birthday with my teammates, and received a lot of presents in the Village.” The 22-year-old athlete stated, “Next, I have to prepare for the Asian Games. Although this is not a popular sport in South Korea, as long as it is the right thing, I want to stick to it.” Kang revealed his plans to proceed taking part in water polo after commencement.
South Korean archery athlete Cho Sua, additionally on her maiden journey to Chengdu, has already claimed three medals, together with a gold, and aspires to compete in additional worldwide occasions.
“The facilities here are very good; the staff are very warm and always ready to greet us; I am very happy to come to Chengdu, the air here is very fresh.” Cho has excessive anticipation of tastng sizzling pot after the competitors.
Lee Chi-joong, who guided his staff to the desk tennis competitors, is trying ahead to difficult robust groups like China or Japan through the event.
“There are not many university table tennis players in South Korea, but there are also excellent players among them; I found that the stadium facilities here are much better than I imagined, and the transportation is very convenient; I have a very good impression of Chengdu, so I also hope that we can do better this time,” the coach concluded.