Gauze and tape are in abundance at any competition and practice session, and blood is a frequent sight. This summer Yao and Li Yu-p'ing had a sparring session. Yao left with a cracked rib and Li was unable to speak for a week, owing to a blow to the throat.
就拿最近的例子來說，姚麗也是在世運會前的國際杯選拔預賽中腳趾受傷，因比賽頻繁，至今仍無暇開刀治療。