Hurdler Liu snubs Asian Games village

Multi-millionaire hurdler Liu Xiang has decided to initially snub living conditions at the athletes village when he arrives to the Guangzhou Asiad Monday, state press reported.

The former Olympic champion in the 110 metre hurdles will stay near Guangzhou's posh central busines district on the Pearl River's Erping Island as he undergoes fine tuning before his races, Nanjing's Modern Express said.

The 27-year-old, who disappointed millions of fans by pulling up lame in a preliminary 110m hurdles heat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is seeking his third Asiad title here. AFP