Equation
Lieutenant General
At least China doesn't have any "confused" transgender athlete competing in the women's sports.China has female athletes that are more manly than most other male athletes.
2020/2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics
- Thread starter Strangelove
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solarz
Brigadier
At least China doesn't have any "confused" transgender athlete competing in the women's sports.
Considering how much Chinese female athletes are carrying the Olympics, we probably need some women to go compete in the male sports!
That 400m hurdle was freaking mind blowing. Best one i saw in a while. All top 3 broke WR.
solarz
Brigadier
Notice how Chinese female athletes manage to pull off gold medals whilst still retaining femininity and grace?
Juxtapose that with the West which appears to believe that sports = butch masculinity
Other countries are slowly encroaching into sporting areas where China once significant presence. Chinese women have the right physical build to compete in the singles and doubles in rowing and paddling where power to weight is more important than in the bigger boats.
solarz
Brigadier
I would argue that it's because China is seeking to diversify its athletic fields. Look at the progress China has made in swimming since 2008!
I still say the reason female Chinese athletes do so well compared to their make counterparts is because of marriage selection.
Young athletic women are highly sought after regardless of their education level. On the other hand, athletic men with little education and no fame prospects do not have very good marriage prospects. Therefore, far fewer men would be willing to go into a sports career.
How many Chinese men and female sporting stars have gone on to pursue successful business careers? Yao Ming, Li Ning and Li Na are the only ones I can think of.