Manx gymnast injured in Delhi training session
Wed, 29 Sep 2010
Joe Smith (second from left) picking up a gold medal for the Isle of Man at the Island Games last year
Isle of Man gymnast Joe Smith has had to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games after picking up an injury whilst training.
The twenty-two year old gymnast sustained an achilles injury during a practice session last night.
The coaching staff in Delhi have confirmed Joe is in plaster and on crutches as a result of the injury.
It's a blow for the team who cleaned up in men's gymnastics at the Island Games last year.
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