Shame! Shame! Shame on China! China's Medal Quest of Misery and Shame! -- China Presses Injured Athletes in Quest for Gold
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Author: Micky Wong
Date: Jun 24, 2008 15:12
...and you become another person,” she said, referring to the monetary awards and business opportunities showered on victors. “One Olympics can change an athlete’s life, and that’s pressure.” ... children, and may speak to them only once or twice a year. But local and provincial officials are unstintingly attentive, showering gifts on the families during Spring Festival, China’s most important holiday, to make up for the children’s absence. ...
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