16th Asian Games. -Photo by Reuters

Who’s saying what at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou:

“Smoking helps me feel better, forcing me to forget about the results. My teammate smokes as well.”- Equestrian rider Song Sang-Wuk of South Korea on how he relaxes at an event.

“That will be my winter project.”- Germany-based Japanese equestrian medallist Yoshiaki Oiwa on his plans for the close season.

“He deserves it. He said something insulting to the referee.”- Saudi Arabia’s water polo assistant coach Mohammed Ghallab on Adel Al Malki’s sending off.

“I am afraid of murmuring unconsciously during the game which would lead to a penalty.”- Japan chess player Satoshi Yuki.

“It’s the love boat between my wife and I.”- Dragon boat competitor Hideyuki Ikeda of Japan.

“My family give me the biggest support, especially my husband. He is paying my bills all the time.”- Hong Kong equestrian rider Jennifer Lee

“I changed because I was injured and was sent to the hospital. So my family and I discussed changing to a less dangerous sport. My father recommended fencing, so I tried it at summer camp.”- Indonesia’s Sinatrio Rahrjo on his switch to fencing from gymnastics.

“He kicked me and told me to concentrate.”- Taiwan’s taekwondo comptetitor Wei Chen-yang on his coach’s tough motivational methods.