体坛英语新闻：NBA star Varejao ready for Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao says he is over his injury problems and ready to lead Brazil's quest for gold in the London Olympics men's basketball tournament.

Having been one of the NBA's star performers in the first half of the season, Varejao has been sidelined since fracturing his right wrist in February.

It followed an ankle problem that ruined his 2010-11 season.

But the 29-year-old began full training again last week and is now preparing to step up his fitness program to be in peak condition for London.

"The past two years have been very forgettable," Varejao told Globoesporte. "Hopefully now I am over my injuries and that I can be a part of the Olympic team."

Cavaliers' fitness coach Jordi Fernandez will fly to Brazil next week to help Varejao with his recovery process.

"He has suffered a lot and now he is determined to be fit again," said Varejao's long-time girlfriend Marcelle Bueri.