Beijing, 25 May – Comments from gold medalist YIN Hualong (CHN, SCH), gold medalists HUANG Xiang (CHN, SCH), silver medalist Shingo SUETSUGU (JPN) and silver medalist Naoki TSUKAHARA (JPN) at the Men’s 4x100m Relay Press Confidence at the National Stadium on Sunday.

YIN Hualong (CHN, SCH) – gold medalist

On what they think about their success:
“Because of the earthquake people around the world are paying attention to us. So during the competition, we worked as a team. We represent Sichuan province, since we are here we try our best to compete. If you don’t try hard, you don’t have a chance. So we just trust ourselves. I would like to thank people around the world for their support. Sichuan people will not be beaten, Sichuan will succeed.”

On the earthquake:
“My hometown was seriously affected by the earthquake, but luckily all my friends and family are OK. We trust ourselves, we also trust Sichuan people, Sichuan will have a better future.”

HUANG Xiang (CHN, SCH) – gold medalist

On the reasons for their success:
“Teamwork and cooperation and also the support from Sichuan people.”
Shingo SUETSUGU (JPN) – silver medalist

On their feelings about the great rivalry with China in this event:
“I’d like to congratulate Sichuan for their success.”

Naoki TSUKAHARA (JPN) – silver medalist

On how much he knows about the earthquake in China:
Back in Japan we know about it. We were informed about the earthquake. So we’ve paid great attention to this tragedy. Sichuan team’s performance was excellent which made the race very exciting.”