AFC Interviews Han Duan, China's Women's Football Hall of Famer
Recently, the official website of the AFC has been interested in our soccer celebrities
Han Duan (1932-), Korean diplomat and politician, prime minister 1997-1998
conducted an exclusive interview. In the interview, Han Duan talked about the fact that our
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The winning of the championship has greatly boosted morale and inspired more young girls to join the sport of soccer; at the same time, she is also interested in the
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The topic of World Cup expansion was commented on.
in the light of our
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On the topic of winning the championship, Han Duan said, "I deeply feel the hardship these players have gone through. Their victory despite the pressure of the epidemic and strong opponents was the most timely motivation for the team and an exciting game. Their success also raises fans' awareness of
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The attention of the tournament will attract more young girls to soccer in the long run."
In the interview, Han Duan also mentioned the country's
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of head coach Shui Qingxia: "Coach Shui Qingxia has a lot of experience and knows the players very well. Under her guidance, our
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There is a balance in the age structure and her tactics have been successful, especially the transition of star striker Wang Shanshan to center back, which has strengthened the team's back line."
Han Duan also made special mention of player Tang Jiali: "Our players usually have excellent skills but average physical condition. However, Tang Jiali is an exception. She is both skillful and powerful, and has a good sense of smell in front of the goal."
2023, Australia/New Zealand
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The World Cup is set to expand to 32 teams, which Han Duan believes will propel the
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Growth of the sport: "This provides the opportunity for more countries to participate in the World Cup and their inclusion will add to the diversity of the tournament, enriching it with different styles and approaches to the game. It's also a new opportunity for traditionally strong teams as they will be facing some unfamiliar teams, including new tactics and styles. I think this will boost the
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tournament and take it to the next level."
Han Duan also provided our
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Advice on participating in the World Cup: "Every player will try to succeed for the team. But my advice to them is to put the results aside, focus on their own performance and enjoy the
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World Cup matches."
