The official also told Chinese men's national team, who are training for the upcoming East Asian Championships in Japan, not to consider too much about the results but needed to insist on the newly established strategy under the young coach Gao Hongbo.

"If you want to prove it suitable or not for your team, you have to try it. Please give time for this young team," said Wei.

Gao's side have gradually turned to ground passing tactics and adopt the world's popular 4-2-3-1 formation. However, Chinese footballers has relied too much on the old long pass and header strategy for almost a decade. The young team under Gao's coach still lacked shape in midfield and creativity in scoring.

"Anytime, no matter win or loss, they must show their team spirit and courage. I hope, after one year's effort, the national team can give the public a new image," said Wei.

The 55-year-old Wei had been head of the aquatics administration center since 2001. Under his charge, Chinese rowers made huge breakthrough in the recent years especially at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

On Jan. 22, Wei took over the head position of CFA from the former chief Nan Yong, who was summoned to a police investigation into match-fixing scandals, and was removed from office on the same day.

Wei Di, the newly appointed chief of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Feb. 2, 2010. On the press conference, Wei made his official debut after taking over the position.

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