Monday, 14 April, 2008

British number one Andy Murray has confirmed he will represent Great Britain at this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing.

It is unclear how many of the world's top names will take part because the event is very close to the US Open, but Murray has no qualms about travelling to China.

"I'm definitely going to play the Olympics," said the 20-year-old.

"It's something that not all athletes get the chance to do in their career.

"It's an honour to represent your country and I'm looking forward to it."

The Games have been in the news for reasons other than sport this week with the torch relays through London and Paris targeted by protesters angry at China's human rights record.

There have been calls for athletes to boycott the event, but Murray said: "For me, the Olympics is more about the sport.

"I'm just concentrating and looking forward to playing in the tennis. I'm not a politician."

Murray's opponents in Beijing could include world number one Roger Federer, who is known to covet an Olympic gold medal.

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