China coach furious over 'passionless' team

VANCOUVER: China's curling coach, Dan Rafael, blasted his world champion women for a lack of Olympic Games passion on Monday, accusing them of taking their places in the national squad for granted.

Rafael was livid after the team slumped to a 7-4 defeat to Russia, who are second from bottom of the 10-nation group.

"I'm furious. The problem with this team is that they have no passion. It's their job," said Rafael.