Yao Ming has assured Chinese basketball fans that he will be representing his country in the upcoming Olympics, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

Yao published his message in Chinese-language newspapers.

``My injury has made many of you worried and you expressed your concern and sympathy in many ways,'' Yao wrote. ``You have always supported me and encouraged me at the lowest point of my career. And now I want to say thank you for your care and support.''