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Ranka SAWMG Highlights: Japan’s National Team; Interview with Park Jieun; The Red-Faced King;

Japan’s National Team: Members of Japan's brand-new national team -- nicknamed ‘Go-Go Japan' -- talk about their practice sessions and how being on the team has changed their approach to the game... 
Interview with Park Jieun: The bronze medalist in the women’s individual event says go in Korea has changed from an enriching cultural activity to a sport that's "only about winning"...

The Red-Faced King: Inspired to aim for the top by Mikhael Gorbachev, the former President of the Soviet Union, who also has a prominent "port-wine stain" birthmark, Chou Chun-Hsun 9P (left), known as the ‘Red-Faced King’, talks about why teaching is an important responsibility and why go players need to maintain good physical fitness... 
Designing a Tournament with Martin Stiassny: The European Go Federation President discusses possible format changes for next year's World Mind Games and the need for an internationally standardized ratings system... photo at right by Ivan Vigano; Chou Chun-Hsun photo courtesy Pandanet