Hong, an attacking midfielder, was part of the Chinese team that won silver at the Olympic Games last summer, after loss via shoot-outs against Dutch women. The Chinese team is still led by Alyson Annan, who has been maintaining close ties with its former club Amsterdam for years.
Note said Hong – who was good for 159 international competitions and 21 goals on behalf of China – said she was looking forward to her time in the Netherlands. ‘It feels incredibly special and honorable to be part of Amsterdam. I have always admired the professional level of Dutch hockey. I look forward to adjusting quickly and giving everything for the club. ‘
National coach Annan also proudly speaks about her player’s switch: ‘For Li Hong this is not only an important step in her development as a player, but also as a person. It’s great that she takes up this challenge. ‘
Sixth newcomer
Li Hong is Already the Sixth Newcomer to Amsterdam for This Season. The Club Previously Captured Trijntje Beljaars SCHC), Katerina Langedijk (Bloemendaal), Daantje de Kruijff (Hurley) and Imke Verstraeten (Pinoké). With her arrival in the Capital, She Follows in the Footsteps of Two Compatriots. In the 2009-2010 Season, Pinoké was the First Premier League Club to have two Chinese players in the selection: Defender and Penalty Corner specialist Ma Yibo and Striker Song Qinling.
AMSTERDAM -Coach Jesse Mahieu will have to wait a while before he can welcome his new addition. From Friday, Li Hong will participate with China in the Asia Cup in India, a tournament that lasts until 14 September. So she will miss the opening weekend of the tulip head class.
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