Ramon Gallego (Espagne)We attached my impressions till this moment of our handball in these Olympic Games. The organization is really excellent, the Chinese are taking care of every detail meticulously and also we appreciate their smiles and goodwill. As always, security is an issue of concern and controls are very stringent, even for entry into our hotel. We are already in the fight for the cuarter finals, it means the time has come to the truth, to seek medals or stay out, and the tension increases, with what that implies for additional difficulty for the referees. Before our arrival in Beijing we have worked with the referees physically and technically, especially in everything related to Attacker Fouls, 7 meters with or without progressive sanction, steps, problems at the wings situations and how to improve the mental strength. So far the referees have demonstrated their general improvement in these aspects, although the Offensive Fouls problems still not resolved satisfactorily, especially in female handball. After the first two days with many nerves because the importance of this competition, the referees have improved to demonstrate its good quality. Even non-European referees have also been a good level, so far. We can not forget that handball is a sport in which there are always 6-8 teams with clear chances of winning the gold medal, so just a bad game can send you away the medals. Right now the last world champion of men’s handball in 2006, Germany has failed to qualify for the struggle for the quarterfinals. And in the women category have also been left out big teams like Germany and Brazil. But now it’s time for truth and the referees and the teams will have to prove who are the best.

That what you tell when the Games are over.

I wish you to enjoy with television and think to be in London-2012.Best regards.

Ramon Gallego