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[china daily] Yao Defends Himself Against Criticism

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http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/6219933.html

Houston Rockets' All-star center Yao Ming says he has been treated unfairly in an unprecedented attack by the country's official sports newspaper, China Sports Daily.

The newspaper of the General Administration of Sports on Monday hit out at Yao for "being privileged" and taking too much time off to recover from injury.

"No matter how lofty public welfare activities are, they can't be allowed to take first place in a player's life," the paper added, citing Yao's recent promotion of the Special Olympic Games in Shanghai. "No matter how sweet personal life is, it can't be compared to the exultation of capturing glory for one's nation."

"I know Chinese law protects people's right of speech but I feel this is unfair on me," Yao told China Daily in Beijing. "I entered the national team at the age of 18 and have competed for the national team for 10 years. I promise I have played with 100 per cent focus every year. The team are witnesses to my improvement and also my commitment."

The article said Yao is becoming a privileged player in the national team and always tries to escape from the team's training camp with a shoulder injury.

"I had a talk with the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) about the time of return and also my shoulder injury, so I am not doing things at random," Yao said. "I cancelled my surgery because I don't want to let it hamper the team's preparation for the Beijing Olympics."

Yao said he doesn't care about the criticism:"I won't be bothered by the report, I know there is only one goal for me and them - the Olympics."

Fan reaction was firmly on the side of Yao.

"Yao has contributed so much to the national team, so we should not blame him," said one netizen on Sina.com.

The newspaper appears to have had a change of heart two days later, writing: "What Yao learned from the NBA is not only basketball skills but also the true meaning of professionalism, and this is why he can always report to the national team as soon as possible."

Yao will have to rest until September, meaning he is set to miss the Stankovic Cup and the team's European Tour in late August.

"Without Yao Ming, we are a different team and the warm-ups are not as valuable as I want," said head coach Jonas Kazlauskas, "For sure I want a full roster and I am expecting a lot from Yao, but what can I do?"

The All-star center joined China's national team training camp in Beijing on Tuesday and took part in a training session with teammates for the first time since coming back from the United States on June 22.

Source: China Daily

#1 Faos, Jul 19, 2007

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GO YAO!

#2 uchlha, Jul 19, 2007
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good for him! it's like they are a bunch of communists over there or something!

#3 RocketsFan11, Jul 19, 2007
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I like to see China compete in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing without Yao. Lets see how well they would do then.

#4 steddinotayto, Jul 19, 2007
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So when will Yao have his shoulder worked on? This year is out, next year will be out....2009?

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screw CNT

they suck anyways, with or without Yao.

it's a waste of his time and will only increase his risk of injury.

man, the chinese sports association blows. anybody who says this is not an official stance from the government run sports association is completely brainwashed themselves.

anyways, yao needs time to brush up on his video game skills...stevie frachise is back baby!!

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AND yao cancels his shoulder surgery so he train with a bunch of amateur losers?!?

man, Yao is a true gentleman and a patriot. CNT does NOT deserve him.

#7 GRAYsquirrel, Jul 19, 2007

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why do they not have a chinese coach?

#8 ind0fo0, Jul 19, 2007
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Damn right Yao! Stand up for yourself and speak your mind!

#9 CharlieMurphy, Jul 19, 2007
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AGBee said:

So when will Yao have his shoulder worked on? This year is out, next year will be out....2009?
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Right after the 2008 Olympics in August, I think. Yao Ming said it himself there is no way he could escape from that surgery.

#10 pryuen, Jul 19, 2007
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I heard Yao emailed this YouTube clip to the CNT:

<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eGDBR2L5kzI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eGDBR2L5kzI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>

#11 steddinotayto, Jul 19, 2007
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Hell Yeah Yao! Next thing we know is Yao is gonna be leading the league in T.Fouls hahaha

#12 vincentt, Jul 19, 2007
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steddinotayto said:

I heard Yao emailed this YouTube clip to the CNT:

<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eGDBR2L5kzI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eGDBR2L5kzI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
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Awesome.

Quite frankly, Yao's 'individual' success (really, how successful the Rockets are) is greater than any success the national team will have. It's actually better if they don't let international media focus on the national team and let everyone think that there isn't as big a gap between Yao and most of his teammates.

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Man I hope yao's shoulder is going to be ok. Hopefully the future surgury it won't be hamper recovery too much.

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Oops, just wanted to clarify Yao's success w/ the Rockets will do far more for Chinese basketball than the national team's performances.

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i like what PTI said about... "yao should show up to the CNT with TO and say you can have me a few days late or i can be like him *refering to TO*"
something like that

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Yao makes Yi look like Smithers

grow some balls Yi

#17 Tonaaayyyy, Jul 19, 2007
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If Yao wasn't playing in the CNT, I doubt anybody will watch them. And to answer a question why no Chinese coach, because all the Chinese coaches suck and we need a foreign guy to coach.

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China Daily is an official newspaper much much more representative than the China Sports Daily, does it mean that now the Chinese government is now issuing criticism at the sports association?

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Good boy Yao ^_^ that's ma man

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