Popov proves he’s got the stamina to match Chinese stars


YOUNGSTER Christo Popov of France is certainly the player of the day.

The 20-year-old’s dogged determination won the admiration yesterday for pushing China to the limit in two events during the Group B tie. France lost 0-5 but not after a five-hour marathon battle.

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