Sam Oldham injury: Team England statement
Sam Oldham sustained an ankle ligament injury whilst performing
a Draselescu vault during the Team competition at the Commonwealth
Games in Glasgow.
The Team England Medical staff are working with British Gymnastics
Medical team to ensure a collaborative management plan. Sam will return
home to commence his rehabilitation in order to return to full fitness.
He is under the best possible medical supervision provided by British
Gymnastics and the English Institute of Sport.
Comment from Team England Chef de Mission Jan Paterson MBE: "We are
hugely disappointed for Sam, and hope he will have a speedy recovery. We
are incredibly proud of his Gold Medal winning performance with the
Men's Gymnastic Artistic Team. Sam will be sorely missed in the
Athletes' Village by all of Team England."