Yao: Tough draw doesn't scare China

Chinese national treasure Yao Ming still believes China is capable of achieving its goal of making the top six at the Olympics next month despite its tough draw.

The draw became even tougher after two Group B qualifiers were decided on Sunday; 2006 World Championships runner-up Greece and Dirk Nowitzki-led Germany will both pose considerable obstacles for China.

But the 2.29m NBA all-star center, who returned from injury at the Stankovic Continental Cup in Hangzhou last week, said China's goal would not change despite the unlucky draw.