I think the bottom line is that besides being horrible for their health, growth, and development, China also forced these young girls to lie about their ages. Can you imagine what horrible international pressure that is for a 14 year old to deal with? What would happen to her if she did tell the truth about her age? The IOC needs to step in and take these medals away so China doesn't do these horrible things to the next generation of female gymnasts!
The bottom line is that this age rule is in place to PROTECT gymnasts! Gymnastics is DIFFERENT than other sports - so much more wear and tear on the body that is especially NOT good for younger, still developing teens! After MUCH investigation by the IOC, they required gymnasts to be 16 because it simply is NOT healthy for younger gymnasts to be competing at the Olympic level. But of course, China has no regard for human rights once AGAIN and ignores this rule.
So EVERYONE STOP SAYING THE US IS BEING A SORE LOSER, AND THAT CHINA DESERVED IT. Bottom line is that China allowed something to be done that is UNHEALTHY and not in the best interest of their athletes, and for that, they should be repremanded and have the gold medals taken AWAY!
So EVERYONE STOP SAYING THE US IS BEING A SORE LOSER, AND THAT CHINA DESERVED IT. Bottom line is that China allowed something to be done that is UNHEALTHY and not in the best interest of their athletes, and for that, they should be repremanded and have the gold medals taken AWAY!