Chinese Olympic Gymnastic Champion Withdraws from Asiad

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Chinese Olympic Gymnastic Champion Withdraws from Asiad

Olympic gold medallist Xing Aowei has to withdraw from the upcoming 14th Asian Games due to his hand injury, handing his compatriot Liang Fuliang a good chance to compete in international events.

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Olympic gold medallist Xing Aowei has to withdraw from the upcoming 14th Asian Games due to his hand injury, handing his compatriot Liang Fuliang a good chance to compete in international events.

Xing, member of the Sydney Olympic champion team, broke the left hand as he took part in a province-wide gymnastic competition several days ago.

Ye Zhennan, manager of the Chinese men's team, said Xing's quitwill bring little influence to the Chinese team for the upcoming Asiad since China abounded with outstanding male gymnasts.

"We have enough choices. Xing was pity to suffer a hand-broken injury, but to tell the truth, his injury did give some young players a chance."

Liang Fuliang, gold winner from World Universiad last year, will take Xing's place to go to Busan with other five top-flight male gymnasts Li Xiaopeng, Yang Wei, Huang Xu, Feng Jing and Teng Haibin.

However, it is not the final roster for the Asiad, said Ye.

"Gymnasts suffer injuries frequently. We usually finished the roster as we leave for competitions. So we have to announce our final roster when we leave for Busan on Sept. 26." said Ye.

Chinese Olympic men's champion team members Li Xiaopeng, Huang Xu, Yang Wei and other three of their junior fellow, are regarded hot favorites to sweep the golds at the Busan Asian Games, slated for September 29 - October 14.

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