India, July 18 -- Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark on Thursday announced that she will be skipping the WNBA All-Star Game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse over the weekend after suffering a groin injury earlier this week.

The 23-year-old sustained the right groin injury during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. This comes after she faces multiple injury issues for much of the season.

Clark was named the starter as well as the captain for the All-Star Game on Saturday after bagging fan votes in her favor. Also, she was announced to take part in the maiden 3-point contest of her career.

In a statement, Clark stated that she is "incredibly sad and disappointed" to inform that she will not be able to participate in the 3-Point Co...