[Miyagi, Japan, July 19, 2021] Xinhua News Agency
In Miyagi, Japan, an unusual sight came into view. China's women's soccer head coach Jia Xiuquan, a rare stand under the bleachers, tilted his head to answer questions from reporters on the stage, his slightly tired profile, revealing the difficulty of "looking down".
This kind of "overlooking" scene, for Jia guidance, is rare. And this reporter's question, also for the first time required reporters need to "look down" interview subjects.
All this stems from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. In order to ensure the safety of the participating teams, the Japanese Government has put in place a series of stringent anti-epidemic measures, including screening for new crowns, movement restrictions, hygiene practices, wearing masks, keeping a distance, and so on.
These meticulous rules make the job of interviewing journalists extremely difficult. After driving more than seven hours from Tokyo, the reporters finally arrived at the Miyagi Ikkyo Keino Soccer Stadium, where the Chinese women's soccer team has been training for two consecutive days.
The old stadium, located about 5 kilometers from the beach, witnessed this special interview moment. After a strict temperature check and hand sanitization, the journalists were able to briefly enter the stands to witness Jia's "neck-up" question-and-answer session.
Photographers and text reporters were busy recording the moment, and time passed without realizing it. While saying goodbye, Mr. Jia did not forget to remind everyone to pay attention to safety.
On July 21st, the Chinese women's soccer team will usher in their first opponent in the group stage - the Brazilian women's soccer team. In this special pre-match preparation, we saw the tenacity and determination of the Chinese women's soccer team. (End)
