In a heartfelt announcement on Sina Weibo, Li Ling of the Chinese mainland has confirmed her withdrawal from the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The talented pole vaulter underwent surgery to repair a tendon rupture, sidelining her from what would have been her fifth Olympic Games.
\"My fifth Olympic Games has ended in advance because of this unexpected injury. I wanted to go for the Asian record in Paris, but I won't be able to do that. Competing at the past four editions of the Olympic Games led to growth for myself each time,\" Li expressed in her post.
Li emphasized her love for representing the national team, stating, \"It's my favorite thing to do to be on the field in Chinese national team jersey.\" Reflecting on her injury, she added, \"But who can say that suffering the first major injury of my career this time won't lead to growth as well?\"
Despite this setback, Li remains determined to surpass her personal goals and is committed to supporting her teammates in Paris. Her resilience and positive outlook continue to inspire many within the athletics community and beyond.
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Chinese pole vaulter Li Ling pulls out of Paris Olympics after surgery
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