Firing a shot on goal for future success

China's national teams likely facing short-term pain to make long-term gains ahead of Beijing Olympics

Building a contender is kind of like poking the puck into the net after a crazy scramble in the crease - it requires equal parts talent and luck.

With a struggling campaign at the women's third-tier world championships underlining the urgency of its Olympic task, China remains committed to a respectable showing in the hockey tournaments at the 2022 Beijing Games.