as i won more and more titles， and more and more people started paying attention to me and supporting me， i fell under mounting pressure， giving me troubles in my daily life.

i could not enjoy light-hearted parties with my friends， just like my peers did. in addition， at every moment i was conscious of the nation's high expectations.

i know that yesterday passionate people were looking forward to my appearance. i also hoped i could have raced to the finish line， as i did before.

but my foot…… please believe me when i say that the hurt and sadness in my heart are no less than in yours.

and at the same time， please believe i am the same old liu xiang.

many people have sent text messages and made phone calls to me after i had to pull out because of the injury.

thanks to all the friends who understand， support me， and encourage me.

and thanks for the huge support and respect people across the country have given me over the years.

i believe i am still very strong.

you will see a faster liu xiang.