Foreign focus on fairness

Overseas officials help ensure professionalism, impartiality

In the spirt of fair play, the Chinese National Games is relying on the expertise of overseas umpires to ensure impartiality.

Peris Nenad, a water polo umpire from Croatia who has officiated at five World Championships and the Olympic Games, is refereeing at the National Games for the third time. He said foreign officials have advantages over their local counterparts.