Ballesteros continues to convalesce

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Seve Ballesteros' competitive spirit is continuing throughout his recovery and he has urged Jose Maria Olazabal to lead Europe to glory against Asia in the Royal Trophy in Bangkok this week.

In a letter read by his nephew, Ivan Ballesteros, at the opening ceremony, he said: "Even though I'm not there today, somehow my heart and my thoughts are there with you. I'm at home working hard to win my most difficult match."