GOLD MEDALIST HENIN MAY SKIP CHINA OLYMPICS DUE TO AIR POLLUTION

MADRID, Spain - "Justin Henin might not defend her Olympic gold medal in Beijing because of concern the city's air pollution will trigger her asthma.

• Henin withdrew from the China Open in September because of her asthma and is worried she might be forced to skip the Beijing Games next August.

The air quality in Beijing is "a big problem" International Olympic Committee inspection team leader Hein Verbruggen said. His remarks came a week after the United Nations said air pollution was a major concern for athletes' health ahead of the games."

• From AP Story published in Newsday, "Defending Gold Medalist Henin May Skip Olympics Over Pollution," 11/5/07

P.S. I wonder if NBC Sports studios will go dark over in China to punish them for not being "GREEN"....as they're doing in America.

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