Star hurdler back in limelight as political advisor
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Athletics2 star Liu Xiang yesterday had a major hurdle3 to clear after making his maiden4 appearance as a member of the top political advisory5 body - a media scrum.

Scores of journalists jammed the exit of the conference room where the world and Olympic 110m hurdles6 gold medalist was attending a panel discussion of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC).

And when he stepped out, flanked by security guards, the questions flew thick and fast amid blinding camera flashes.

"I've come to catch the end of the conferences because I felt obliged to, not because of public pressure as some are speculating."

He was responding to criticism in the media and online about his absence from the annual session and doubts raised about his eligibility7 to be a member.

The 25-year-old is one of the youngest of the 2,235 members of the 11th National Committee of the CPPCC. He was absent from last year's session to attend an athletic1 event in Spain.

In a statement released as he was attending the panel discussion, Liu explained the reason behind his absence from the previous days of the session, his understanding of being a CPPCC member and his foot injury.

"It is an honor and a great responsibility to be a CPPCC member advising on national issues," he wrote. "I have always been dedicated8 to serving the country and am grateful for such an honor given by the people."

Liu said his foot injury is getting better but could not tell when he can return to the track.

The defending 110m hurdles champion at the Games last year disappointed the nation by limping out of a preliminary round with an Achilles tendon injury.

He returned to China on Sunday following three months of surgery and rehabilitation9 in the United States.

After spending one day in Shanghai for a physical check-up and light training, Liu came to Beijing on Tuesday night for the last two days of CPPCC session.

"I am still young; I think I will just listen and learn (how to be an effective CPPCC member)," Liu told the press upon his arrival in Beijing.

"I feel a little nervous because this is the first time I'm attending a CPPCC session," Liu told China Daily yesterday before the panel discussion.

Liu made no remarks throughout the panel discussion, nor did he present any proposals - he "simply listened", an attendant said.



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1 athletic sOPy8     
adj.擅长运动的,强健的;活跃的,体格健壮的
参考例句:
  • This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
  • He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。
2 athletics rO8y7     
n.运动,体育,田径运动
参考例句:
  • When I was at school I was always hopeless at athletics.我上学的时候体育十分糟糕。
  • Our team tied with theirs in athletics.在田径比赛中,我们队与他们队旗鼓相当。
3 hurdle T5YyU     
n.跳栏,栏架;障碍,困难;vi.进行跨栏赛
参考例句:
  • The weather will be the biggest hurdle so I have to be ready.天气将会是最大的障碍,所以我必须要作好准备。
  • She clocked 11.6 seconds for the 80 metre hurdle.八十米跳栏赛跑她跑了十一秒六。
4 maiden yRpz7     
n.少女,处女;adj.未婚的,纯洁的,无经验的
参考例句:
  • The prince fell in love with a fair young maiden.王子爱上了一位年轻美丽的少女。
  • The aircraft makes its maiden flight tomorrow.这架飞机明天首航。
5 advisory lKvyj     
adj.劝告的,忠告的,顾问的,提供咨询
参考例句:
  • I have worked in an advisory capacity with many hospitals.我曾在多家医院做过顾问工作。
  • He was appointed to the advisory committee last month.他上个月获任命为顾问委员会委员。
6 hurdles ef026c612e29da4e5ffe480a8f65b720     
n.障碍( hurdle的名词复数 );跳栏;(供人或马跳跃的)栏架;跨栏赛
参考例句:
  • In starting a new company, many hurdles must be crossed. 刚开办一个公司时,必须克服许多障碍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • There are several hurdles to be got over in this project. 在这项工程中有一些困难要克服。 来自辞典例句
7 eligibility xqXxL     
n.合格,资格
参考例句:
  • What are the eligibility requirements? 病人被选参加试验的要求是什么? 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 回顾与展望
  • Eligibility for HINARI access is based on gross national income (GNI). 进入HINARI获取计划是依据国民总收入来评定的。
8 dedicated duHzy2     
adj.一心一意的;献身的;热诚的
参考例句:
  • He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
  • His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。
9 rehabilitation 8Vcxv     
n.康复,悔过自新,修复,复兴,复职,复位
参考例句:
  • He's booked himself into a rehabilitation clinic.他自己联系了一家康复诊所。
  • No one can really make me rehabilitation of injuries.已经没有人可以真正令我的伤康复了。
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