MALAYSIA'S hopes of landing the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-round gold medal evaporated when Lee Wan Nin was ruled out of the Sea Games after hurting her knee in a freak training incident.
Wan Nin's absence means Malaysia will not have a representative in rhythmic gymnastics in Palembang with no chance of naming a replacement this close to the start of the Games tomorrow.
National Sports Council director-general Datuk Zolkples Embong confirmed Wan Nin's injury when met after a dinner reception for the football team on Tuesday.
"We received a report saying Wan Nin suffered an injury during training in Kuala Lumpur. Apparently, she has dislocated a knee joint," Zolkples told reporters.
"This is a big loss to the national contingent as we were counting on Wan Nin to deliver a gold medal. It's very unfortunate and that's why I have stressed to athletes to take care of their health before a major event.
"I hope Wan Nin recovers in time for the Olympic qualification next year."
Zolkples, however, stressed that the loss of Wan Nin would not affect the official target of 40-45 gold medals.
"No, it does not change anything. We should still reach the target," he added.
National Sports Council director-general Datuk Zolkples Embong confirmed Wan Nin's injury when met after a dinner reception for the football team on Tuesday.
"We received a report saying Wan Nin suffered an injury during training in Kuala Lumpur. Apparently, she has dislocated a knee joint," Zolkples told reporters.
"This is a big loss to the national contingent as we were counting on Wan Nin to deliver a gold medal. It's very unfortunate and that's why I have stressed to athletes to take care of their health before a major event.
"I hope Wan Nin recovers in time for the Olympic qualification next year."
Zolkples, however, stressed that the loss of Wan Nin would not affect the official target of 40-45 gold medals.
"No, it does not change anything. We should still reach the target," he added.
Read more: Sea Games: Wan Nin blow for Malaysia - Other - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/sports/other/sea-games-wan-nin-blow-for-malaysia-1.3172#ixzz1dviUOqy4
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