How are the athletes from various countries preparing for the upcoming opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games?

The opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games is getting closer and closer, and now athletes from all countries are actively preparing. The Hangzhou Asian Games is the "closing battle" of the Chinese women's volleyball team in 2023, and athletes from Afghanistan, Syria and other countries are also working hard to prepare. How are they preparing?

Chinese women's volleyball team competes in the Asian Games and looks forward to blooming in Hangzhou

In July of this year, the Chinese women's volleyball team won the runner up in the World League. In recent training, the Chinese women's volleyball team has continued to strengthen their individual abilities and overall coordination. Under the guidance of Cai Bin, they have further explored the depth of the bench and recalled experienced setter Ding Xia.

Chinese women's volleyball player Ding Xia: Whether playing on her own or standing off the field, she must contribute to the team, especially when standing off the field and needing me, I believe she will definitely give her all and show her best form.

23-year-old Li Yingying has also undergone significant changes. In the previous Asian Games, she was just a novice general; Now it has grown into the core of the entire team. This year, Li Yingying was elected as the "best main attacker" in the World Women's Volleyball League, and her mentality has become more mature.

Chinese women's volleyball player Li Yingying: Because 2018 is my first year joining the national team, I'm a little sister, and everyone takes good care of me. But now the team needs to take on more responsibilities, and I also have my own responsibilities. I think it is important to mediate my own feelings now, and it is also a point for me to move towards maturity.

This month, the Chinese women's volleyball team is both striving to qualify for the Paris Olympics as soon as possible and striving to win the championship at the Asian Games. Everyone shoulders a dual mission.

Chinese women's volleyball head coach Cai Bin: Actually, our team has also prepared different playing styles from European and American teams and Asian teams from last year to this year. Before the Asian Games, we will definitely have a skilled process, and we need to do our work more meticulously in this area.

The Afghan National Martial Arts Team looks forward to competing with the Chinese team on the same field

The Afghan sports department announced on the 6th that Afghanistan will send 133 athletes to participate in 17 events of the Hangzhou Asian Games, including 4 martial arts athletes who are undergoing training in Kabul. 30-year-old Hotak has participated in three Asian Games and won Afghanistan's first Sanda bronze medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. Hotak said that this year's Asian Games may become his last Asian Games, and he is very looking forward to competing with Chinese athletes again.

Afghan martial arts athlete Mohammad Khalid Hotak: Martial arts originated in China, and they are very hardworking. China has very good sanda athletes, whether in terms of technology, physical fitness, or strength.

24 year old Lasoli is the youngest of the four athletes, and this is his first time competing abroad, which he is full of expectations for.

Afghan martial arts athlete Majid Rasoli: This is my first time competing abroad and also my first time participating in the Asian Games. We will do our best to win medals.

Syrian athletes are full of longing for their trip to China

Syrian athlete Omar won a gold medal at the 15th Arab Games this year. He is confident in winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games and is full of longing for his upcoming trip to China.

Syrian wrestler Omar Sarim: I am very excited to participate in China. Many of my friends have told me that China is like another world. China's economy is developing rapidly and leading the world. I believe that there will be many amazing and beautiful things happening on the Asian Games stage.

Syrian delegation leader Mohammad stated that China has a very high level of international competition and he believes that the Asian Games will be successfully held.

Syrian Asian Games delegation leader Mohammad: Chinese athletes are quiet, friendly, considerate, and polite. I can feel the spirit of sports from Chinese athletes. They are all polite and wish them good luck.