Tianjin Jinmen Tigers brought in four foreign aiders from different countries this season - Kadar, Iroquois, Magno and Vijinovic. These four foreign aiders have their own characteristics, but in the tough moments of the league, they always fight side by side with their teammates and have a harmonious team atmosphere.
Kadar's "yes" and "no".
Although Kadar is sometimes seen as a bit of a "high roller" by fans, coaches and teammates who know him well know that he is actually a childlike person. Whether he is serious, relaxed, happy or unhappy, his emotions are all on display. In training, if there is a group confrontation, Kadar's face will become grave, which shows that he is paying full attention. After accomplishing a task or winning a game, the corners of his mouth will unconsciously rise. Last week, during the warm-up with Guoan in Beijing, Kadar was stony-faced before the match, but became the most active member in the lounge after the match.
The specificity of Kadar's position on the field exposes him to physical confrontations on a regular basis. When he first came to the team, every time a player was injured, the team doctor would ask Kadar if he was hurt. But now, Kadar has developed a habit, as long as he does not say "no", it means he can insist. This tacit understanding has allowed the team doctors and interpreters, such as Wu Jia, to gradually get used to this characteristic of Kadar.
Virginovic's video time with his son
Dutch foreigner Vijinovic has a video call with his family in the Netherlands every afternoon after training. This time is exactly the local time in the Netherlands in the morning, it is the son get up and eat breakfast, the spirit of the best time. Vijinovic's son has become good friends with many members of the Zim Tigers, especially Iroquois, often waving and making faces in the video to make the child happy.
Cultural exchanges and challenges
Even though the wideouts see each other every day, they still give each other enthusiastic high fives. Before and after training, they often joke around, seeing it as a sign of a good relationship. Virginovic is curious about Chinese culture, and he often asks questions about Peking Opera and tea culture. Even, he has inquired if there is a suitable course for learning Chinese.
Despite the global epidemic not yet over and the many difficulties facing the domestic league, the Tsimshatsui Tigers' foreigners are still in good shape.
