A couple of years ago, before a trip to China, Nicole Davis and her US women's volleyball teammates were warned about the prominence (, ) of coach "Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country. "I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus," said Davis. Known as the "Iron Hammer" for her punishing spikes , Lang made it possible for China to dominate in the sport in the early 1980s. She was a key player on China's 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team. When the US team arrived for the Olympics, Lang, 48, who is from Beijing, had to take a different route to avoid a crowd of reporters and fans. Then came the greatest moment to Lang:while the US team was playing in a packed gym, at least 8,000 Chinese fans _ an American flag. "That really says it all," Davis said. "They look at her as an icon .I'm sure it's hard for them to see her coaching another country, but they love her so deeply that her success is their success." The loyalty of the Chinese fans was tested on Friday, when China lost a match to the US. "It's a pity that China lost the match, but I'm still glad that Lang Ping's team won, since she is the pride of China's volleyball," said Liu Chengli, a spectator. "We also cheered for Lang's victory." Lang said she just tried to stay professional when the two teams meet. "It doesn't matter if we play China or any other team. It's the same." Lang said. Davis said she and her teammates could not have imagined the passion for volleyball among Chinese because the sport was lack of popularity in the US. The reception from Chinese fans has touched the US players, said a US volleyball player Lindsey Berg. "It's such an honor to be here and play for our coach here in China," she said. "The amount of support that the Chinese give to her and us has been tremendous. The whole event has been unbelievable."
Who is known s the "iron hammer"?
For what?
In what sport?
Who was knocked over?
by who?
Who were they trying to get to?
What team was she a very important part of?
Did they win the bronze?
What did they win?
Did the crowd welcome her?
How many were in the gym?
What were thay holding?
Was there a flag on display?
Did China win the game against the U S?
Is the sport one of the favorites in America?
How do the Chinese feel about it?
Did they support her during the game?
How did she try to act during the game?
Who was surprised about the Chinese reaction to the game?
Who is Lindsey Berg?
Jenny Lang Ping
Known as the "Iron Hammer" for her punishing spikes , Lang made it possible for China to dominate in the sport in the early 1980s.
Her spikes.
Known as the "Iron Hammer" for her punishing spikes
Volleyball
volleyball teammates were warned about the prominence (, ) of coach "Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country
Nicole Davis
"I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus," said Davis.
Chinese journalists
"I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus," said Davis.
Jenny Lang Ping
Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country. "I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus,"
China's Olympic Team
She was a key player on China's 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team.
No
She was a key player on China's 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team
Gold medal.
She was a key player on China's 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team
Yes
When the US team arrived for the Olympics, Lang, 48, who is from Beijing, had to take a different route to avoid a crowd of reporters and fans.
At least 8,000 fans
at least 8,000 Chinese fans
unknown
unknown
Yes
 _ an American flag
No
The loyalty of the Chinese fans was tested on Friday, when China lost a match to the US.
No
Davis said she and her teammates could not have imagined the passion for volleyball among Chinese because the sport was lack of popularity in the US.
Passionate
Lang said. Davis said she and her teammates could not have imagined the passion for volleyball among Chinese because the sport was lack of popularity in the US.
hen the US team arrived for the Olympics, Lang, 48, who is from Beijing, had to take a different route to avoid a crowd of reporters and fans. Then came the greatest moment to Lang:while the US team was playing in a packed gym, at least 8,000 Chinese fans _ an American flag.
hen the US team arrived for the Olympics, Lang, 48, who is from Beijing, had to take a different route to avoid a crowd of reporters and fans. Then came the greatest moment to Lang:while the US team was playing in a packed gym, at least 8,000 Chinese fans _ an American flag.
Tried to stay professional.
Lang said she just tried to stay professional when the two teams meet.
Davis and her teammates
Davis said she and her teammates could not have imagined the passion for volleyball among Chinese because the sport was lack of popularity in the US
Volleyball player
US volleyball player Lindsey Berg.