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"I like sailing and coaching. Feels great to see my sailors succeed "
 
ZHANG Yong Qiang
National Coach - 470 fleet
 
Zhang Yong Qiang (right) with the 2005 SEA Games 420 sailors

Date of Birth 11 April       
Family Married with a 14-year old son
How long have you been coaching? 13 years       
Which classes? 470, 420, Finn, Laser, Europe, Fireball, J24   
For which events? Asian Games, World Championships       
Who got you into sailing? I like sports especially sea sports    
Favourite sailing venue Rota, Spain    
Fastest you ever sailed? 36 knots on a 470 with spinnaker in China      
Name one great thing about being a coach I like sailing and coaching. Feels great to see my sailors succeed.    
Best sailing memory My first gold medal    
Worst sailing memory Injured before the 1992 Olympics
Best thing about sailing The sun, sea and most important, wind  
Worst thing about sailing No wind
Greatest sailing icon Liu Hong Chang, my first coach in China
What do you think about Singapore sailors? Must be able to face difficult situations with courage 
Hobbies Traveling, diving and skiing.
What do you do to relax? Listen to music, drink beer and watch soccer