there's no way that gymnast is 16 years old!! come on......

My sentiments exactly. What is it that forces the governments and ruling bodies of the world to do such unnecessary things just to win. I understand that winning is an honor. However, its not winning if you are cheating. Some of the competitors have been waiting their whole lives for this one moment. It is sad to know that some dont care who they hurt, step on or destroy just to say they won. These things start wars. I am so upset about this. You know what? Nothing is going to be done. Noone cares. I believe that the Olympics is a big publicity stunt now. There hasnt been one moment in these here games that can be remembered over time like in past years. I can still remember being a small child and watching Nadia Cominici. Remember Kerri Strug? She got a perfect vault on a broken ankle. I watched that and will never forget it. The only thing I'll remember about these games was the poor little girl who wasnt cute enough to sing her own song. Nice hah? thanks dl

I am referring to the gold medalist of team China. The other girls are also on the gymnast team as well. It has always been a rule regarding age. I believe this is for the safety of the competitors. As for why, I cant answer that. Sorry friend. I am upset at the fact that there has been numerous innuendos regarding China and the games. If it was the United States, people would be all over it. It should be the same for everyone. If China did do all these things, They arent as smart as I thought. Someone was bound to find out. Thanks dl.

I hope they do get banned. Its what they deserve for the entire fiasco they called an olympics. I am so thankful our team is home and the nightmare is over. China is a terrible dictatorship that doesnt care about its people and their families. I think they should be held accountable for all they put all the athletes thru. dl

First, I don't know whether the girl Lin Miao Ke who performed in the opening ceremony did sing or not. I have to find the proof so that I can say it. But I don't think she will sing worse anyway. And if you said the girl who did sing this song didn't perform at last because she wasn't cute. Is that the truth? Is it another reason? There are also other children performed in the opening ceremony, why some people didn't find more stories like this? It must be more stories, and some of them can be rumors. Second, I don't know whether our Chinese athletes's ages are qualified or not, because I need to find their profiles. I won't say anything before I find the truth. I wonder whether 14 years old is qualified for diving, too. Can you say something for that? Perhaps since this little boy didn't win anything, so he wouldn't get attention to be questioned by it? Is it fair?

Let me list their profiles here: Cheng Fei: 1988.5.29 He Ke Xin: 1992.1.1 Yang Yi Lin: 1992.8.26 Jiang Yu Yuan: 1991.11.1 As to the singing part: Chen Qi Gang directed that singing part. He explained to it. Many children had the singing interview since April. But finally four left until June. The child Yang Pei Yi sang better than Lin Miao Ke. However, Yang is at the age of changing new teeth. Since that, Chen decided to let Lin presented the singing but used Yang's voice because he thought this would be a perfect match. It's not because Yang isn't cute or beautiful like what you learned in your side. I saw Yang's photos and she's quite cute. I am not going to say this decision is right. But it can also be understanding. Even if it's wrong, but this decision wasn't made by me. The director like Chen and other colleagues made this decision. Hard to believe that just because of a little group of people's decision, and then all of us received such kind of hurtful comments. Is it reasonable? Children are innocent and why we have to force our thoughts on them?

Listen I understand your aggrivation. However I dont feel your response to me is justified. Its not about winning. It seems to me you are doing the very thing I am talking about. Instead of accepting that your opinion isnt the only, you are trying to put my response down. This is exactly what I am talking about. Its not about winning or losing, it's how you play the game. Sportsmanship. Maybe you are correct and the children all happen to look younger than they are. We'll never really know. If China wants them to be 16 they are 16. I too love chinese culture, fashion,friends and more importantly food. However, I am proud of the athletes representing my country. Some have waited their entire lives for this experience. The Olympics was set up to show the natural talent of many nations. It represents peace, unity, and truth. Its public knowledge that China hasnt been very honorable about some of the decisions they have made regarding the ceremonies. The incident with the two little girls at the opening ceremonies says it all. What if she was your child? She couldn sing her song because she wasnt cute enough. R U serious??? There's nothing better than a little competition. But to what extent? How many people have to be hurt? In my opinion, no one should be hurt or disrespected. Not even people on myLot who are voicing their opinion. I dont think that trying to antagonize a person by rude comments is the way that it works here on myLot. I for one dont want any part in it. I am sorry if I offended you with my response. However, I try to be the best person I can. One of the ways I do that is being honest. Sometimes the truth can hurt. Its no reason to lash out. We are all friends here. I hope. Thanks friend dl

You may not be the only one who's wrong. I could be as well. I doubt it though. There's a chance that one girl may look very young. But come on! Three? I dont like to keep harping on the Olympics. But I am truly shocked. I didnt thing there was much that could shock me. These games have been doomed from the beginning. A friend of mine has a relative there competing. He said she's afraid that she is going to be treated badly once the games are over because of all the bad press regarding China from the US and other nations as well. I hope for the girls sake, we are wrong. Regardless of how old she is, she did a great job!! dl

OMG my friends! I forgot about this discussion I posted it in 08. Anyways They do tend to look alot younger. A friend of mine is a local sportswriter and she was telling me that alot of the countries doctor birth certificates for the gymnasts. Some of them are really alot older than they seem. Some of the gymnasts doctor their age themselves because they know as they get older its time to retire. Coaches want new, young, fresh talent.

I agree that gymnasts do tend to look a lot younger than they are.

I think it's "part of the job" really. My 14 year old towers over the Russian gymnast Ksenia Semenova who is 18, I think. But most gymnasts are small & I think anyone who is 5ft or less tends to look young! Even the British girls look young. Beth Tweddle is the tallest at 5'3" or so & is 25 but I've met her & she looks 17.

Sadly, we will never really know. I cant believe the bad feelings I have toward the Olympics all because of China. I dont mean the chinese people. I mean their government. Its really sad that they find nothing wrong with some of their actions. dl

yes they do ,do it in other countrieres I have watched movies where alot of them are bilingmic. Throw up what they eat they think they are fat for some one told them so like their trainers and that just to awful to think about.

In order to participate in diving, You have to be at least 14 years old. Its different in every event. I wouldnt be surprised if they to go on some kind of starvation diet. I dont think it's just in that country. I think all athletes have done in at one time or another. I will be soo happy when its over. dl

They are investigating. It may be that CHina gets banned from the next Olympics. It's exactly what they deserve. They made a mockery out of the entire Olympic experience. It should have been a memorable positive experience. It was memorable as a negative experience, a farce, and a lie. dl