China Women’s Revival Will Take Generations, Says Coach Jia

China Women’s Revival Will Take Generations, Says Coach Jia
Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Soccer Football, Women, Group F, Netherlands v China. Lieke Martens of the Netherlands scores their sixth goal past Peng Shimeng of China in the International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan, on July 27, 2021. Phil Noble/Reuters
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HONG KONGMore than two decades removed from the upper reaches of women’s football, China continue to look for a way back into the sport’s top tier after a disastrous showing at the Olympic Games.

After finishing bottom of their group with a solitary point and conceding 17 goals in games against Brazil, the Netherlands and tournament debutants Zambia, hopes of gold medals and World Cup titles look as far away as ever.