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BEIJING, 4th September – After the Final Matches of the Semi Contact Kickboxing Men’s 63, 69, 74 KG, three Italian champion winners attend the Press Conference answering questions from journalists at the National Sports Center Gymnasium.
LUCCHESE Andrea (ITA)--- Medalist of 63 KG
On winning the championship:
“My teammates and I win the championship after a long period of time. We are very delighted.”
On Kickboxing:
“Although it is less popular than soccer, nowadays, Kickboxing is making a big development and promotion in Italy. Besides Kickboxing, I like the bridge and the taekwondo as well.”
On the Semi-contact:
“Actually, Semi-contact games are more fierce and active, which is my favorite sport style.”
On the rules:
“The rules of this game is like the rules of other combat sport events in Europe. The judges assign the marks. What matter is whether you hit the scoring positions.”
On Chinese athletes:
“I have never competed with Chinese athletes. Yesterday, I watched the video of their games. They are very competitive. Kickboxing is an exciting game that both the Westerners and Easterners are desperate to win. I think it is the reason why kickboxing is so attractive.”
de MARCO Domenico (ITA) --- Medalist of 69 KG
On his feeling：
“I feel very happy and gratified in this game.”
di LEO Gregorio Francesco (ITA)--- Medalist of 74 KG
On winning the championship:
“I am very delighted that I could win the championship with my two great teammates together in the SCG.”
On Chinese athletes:
“Chinese athletes didn’t have the systematically training before. And they were keeping offend, just like Wushu. I believe they will make achievements soon.”