That means it's already a critical time.

The middle class is growing — that's the reality that nobody can stop.

This is the first time that the festival is sponsored completely by local corporations, not the government.

We spent most of our time acting as a training partner for the women's team in the past years. So the athletes do not know the sport quite well. Compared to world's best teams, our men's athletes just started to develop.

This time, we have cut off the past (way of doing things), we have got rid of the millstone around our neck and we are moving forwards.

We are looking for a better result than last time and hoping for at least two gold medals. But it is equally important to get experience for our young swimmers.