Chinese stars win one-two in ISU China Cup

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-11-11 15:01

NANJING, China - Chinese shinning stars ShenXue/Zhao Hongbo and Pang Qing/Tong Jian made a one-two win in Pair Skating program here on Friday, scoring 193.59 and 172.56 points respectively at ISU Grand Prix China Cup.


Chinese shinning stars ShenXue/Zhao Hongbo win in Pair Skating program on Friday, scoring 193.59. [Xinhua]
  

Performing in their host arena, the two Chinese pairs, despite health defects, rewarded their fans great gifts and drew a perfect line for this year's Grand Prix, China leg.

The champion, Zhao said at the press conference that he overcame his ankle injury today and will turn to his best form in the coming competitions of this season.

The runner-up, Tong said that due to Pang Qing's health problem, they didn't perform perfectly. "Even when in difficulties, you shall have to stand up on the ice!" Tong said.

German pair, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy, won third with 171.63 points.



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