Yao, wife announce birth of baby girl
China Daily | Updated: 2010-05-24 07:59
HOUSTON - Houston Rockets star Yao Ming is now a father.
The 7-foot-6 Yao and his wife, Ye Li, had a baby girl on Friday at a Houston hospital, team spokesman Nelson Luis said. The couple, who married in August 2007, did not announce the baby's name. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
"I am very excited about the arrival of our daughter," Yao said. "This is a very special moment in our lives and we thank everyone for their kindness and support."
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