Chinese rising judo star Tong Wen swiftly grabbed a gold medal at the Doha Asiad on Saturday in a one-minute duel, showing her dominance in over 78 kg contest.

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"Chinese women's judo players over 78 kg always shoulder heavy responsibility, " Tong said. "This is first day of judo competition at the Doha Asian Games, and I am glad to give our team a good start."

China dominates women's judo competition in over 78 kg and open level for a long time. Four Chinese players grabbed the gold medals of over 78 kg at the Olympic Games in 1988 (exhibition), 1992, 1996, 2000, respectively.

But in 2004, China lost the gold medal at Athens Olympic games.

Tong is considered the best hope for China to regain the dominance in women's judo over 78 kg category. Tong did well.

At the age of 23, Tong snatched gold medals at 2002 Busan Asian Games as well as judo world championships.

Tong herself now eyes an Olympic gold medal.

"I am confident I can perform well in Beijing Olympic Games, though there is room for me to improve," said Tong, who will turn 25 in 2008.

Japan's Shintani Midori, considered to be Tong's main rival, only managed to clinch a bronze, a big disappointment for Japan.

Another Japanese player, Athens Olympic gold medalist Maki Tasukada, withdrew from the Asian Games due to a calf injury.

Upon Tasukada's withdrawal, Tong said it will make no difference. "I will play in my way and win whoever becomes my rival," she said.

"I can not choose my rival in the competition, but whoever faces me in the final contest has to be excellent," she said.