China Holds First-ever Open Contest to Select Running Team Coach

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China Holds First-ever Open Contest to Select Running Team Coach

China on Monday opened door for the first time to coaches countrywide to compete for directing the national long-distance running team.

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China on Monday opened door for the first time to coaches countrywide to compete for directing the national long-distance running team.

Every Chinese is allowed to contest for the post as long as he/she fills the application form and is recommended by his/her actual department.

It's the first time for China to launch a post contest for a track national team head coach.

"Chinese, especially Chinese women, are quite competitive in the long-distance running. Long-distance runners are expected to win more golds at the 2004 and the 2008 Olympic Games. that's why we are building the national team." the contest host said in Beijing.

According to organizers, four coaches were contesting for the post in front of a total of 12 officials and experts, and each of them had to deliver an one-hour speech to define their objectives,approaches and qualifications.

Wang Dexian, the coach of Sun Yingjie who claimed the titles ofwomen's 5,000m and 10,000m at Busan Asiad, was deemed as the hottest favorite for the post.

"I think I share the chance with all the contestants, and I come here just to do my best. If I win, I will devote myself to the post," said Wang.

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