Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt will not compete in the June 12 Diamond League meeting in New York City because of an Achilles tendon issue, organizers said Monday.

Organizers of the meeting said they were notified by Bolt's management team that the world and Olympic triple gold medallist has inflammation in the affected tendon and has been advised to rest.

"I developed a stiffness in my Achilles tendon last week and sought medical attention," Bolt said in a statement released through the New York meet organizers. "After careful consultation with Dr. Hans Muller-Wohlfahrt at his clinic in Munich, I have been advised to take a 2-3 week break as a precautionary measure to avoid risking further damage."

Bolt, the world record-holder in the 100m and 200m, launched his IAAF Diamond League campaign in Shanghai on May 23 by winning the 200m comfortably in 19.76 seconds.

The meeting is the fifth in the 14-event elite Diamond League series.

【体坛英语资讯：Bolt quits New York meet due to minor injury】相关文章：

★ 体坛英语资讯：Nadal through, Sharapova survives

★ 体坛英语资讯：Special athletes assured of a happy environment

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Paris Hiltons potential inheritance dramatically diminished

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Paltrow: Jolie, Pitt attract paparazzi

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Beyonce, Jay-Z marriage become official

★ 体坛英语资讯：Liu starts from scratch to prepare for 2008

★ 体坛资讯：Chinese to dominate Thailand Open finals

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Brightman, Liu duet for the world

★ 体坛英语资讯：China beats Poland in womens basketball friendly

★ 体坛英语资讯：Germany edges into Euro 2008 final after defeating Turkey by 3-2