Date:25/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/25/stories/2008082556891900.htm

Sport - Olympic Games

Xiang’s injury not a hurdle for his career

Beijing: Liu Xiang’s injury to his right Achilles’ tendon will not force him out of competitive sport, a top Chinese athletics official said. “Liu Xiang’s pain has eased. Medical experts said that the injury is healable and will not affect his career. I believe that after a period of recuperation, Liu will definitely resume training,” Feng Shuyong, head coach of the Chinese national track and field team, said here.— PTI