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From VOA Mandarin: Former Chinese gymnast sparks controversy, restrictions


FILE - Wu Liufang, who is about to turn 30, started practicing gymnastics at age 4. She was selected for the national team in 2008 and won a total of 15 gold medals and 16 silver medals in multiple international competitions.
FILE - Wu Liufang, who is about to turn 30, started practicing gymnastics at age 4. She was selected for the national team in 2008 and won a total of 15 gold medals and 16 silver medals in multiple international competitions.

Netizens criticized former Chinese gymnast Wu Liufang for her sexy dance on the Chinese social media platform Douyin. Her dance videos were removed by the platform and her account was restricted. Analysts say this reflects the common difficulties that athletes may encounter after their retirement and amid China's increasingly conservative atmosphere.

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