Siobhan Haughey ‘still uncertain’ for 2022 World Aquatics Championships despite being named on Hong Kong team
- Hong Kong Swimming Association includes injured double Olympic champ on team of 10 for Budapest
- ‘We will not put our athletes in danger – safety is always our first priority,’ head coach Chen Jianhong says
Siobhan Haughey remains an injury doubt for the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest – despite being named in Hong Kong’s team.
The double Olympic silver medallist has been earmarked by the Hong Kong Swimming Association for the 100 metres and 200m freestyle events, as one of the city’s 10 athletes heading to Hungary.
But the 24-year-old has been sidelined for the last two weeks, missing this month’s Mare Nostrum meets after slipping on the poolside in Dubai and sustaining an injury to her right ankle.
“Her injury is improving, I hope she enjoys the championships and swims her best,” head coach Chen Jianhong said.
“I won’t set any goals for her – no pressure is the best way for her to perform,” Chen added.
Despite her injury, Haughey travelled with the Hong Kong team for the three Mare Nostrum legs in Monaco, Barcelona and Canet-en-Roussillon, training with her coach Tom Rushton.