Intro:

Reaction following the start of the athletics competition at the 2014 Asian Games athletics competition in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.

Script:

SOUNDBITE Alia Saeed Mohammed, UAE, gold medallist of women's 10,000m

"I am so happy. First time I win Asian Champion. It was a hard race, everyone was strong. So I really happy to get the first gold."

SOUNDBITE Gong Lijiao, China, gold medallist of women's shot put

"It is my second Asian Games, and the first time to win a gold medal. So I am quite excited now. I am satisfied with the gold medal although I am not happy with my distance."

SOUNDBITE Gong Lijiao, China, gold medallist of women's shot put

"Germany is one of the strongest countries in shot put. So I have been coached by a German coach for three months in order to improve my skills. I want to have some breakthrough in the world championships next year."

SOUNDBITE Mohamad Al Garni, Qatar, gold medallist of men's 5,000m

"I am so happy to win the gold medal in 5000m. Tomorrow I am competing again in 1500 heats. We will have the final after tomorrow. I will try my best to get another medal in 1500m."