You must have came across the news about the possible fake staged by Chinese authorities regarding their women gymnast team. It's been widely discussed and debated as to whether the Chinese gymnasts fulfill the age criteria imposed by IOC? IOC states the minimum age to be 16 years for competing in any event. This restriction is in place to ensure that younger children do not burn out in wake of pressure and preparations. It seems China thinks otherwise.
When I watched the Chinese gymnasts, I came on the side of the people who think that Chinese gymnasts are under-age. The US team coach, Bela Karolyi commented that some of the Chinese gymnasts are still having baby teeth and may be watching Dora, The Explorer :) I think he is right. China has produced passports for all these athletes which has their ages as 16 years old. Passport is the only document which has been ratified by IOC as the Identification and age-proof.
Check out the video posted on Yahoo which covers this debate and has a forensic expert trying to guess the age of Chinese athletes!
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