In November 3 2007, Xinhua news agency wrote that China’s He Kexin was 13 years old. Now, 8 months later, He Kexin is competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, whose rules state that the athlete must be at least 16 years old.

Does He Kexin look like 16?

The big pic is below.

When the western media picked up on the age issue of He Kexin, Xinhua’s news item disappeared from their site. Other countries have talented gymnasts below 16 too. It is unfair if China can break the rules.

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This entry was posted on Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 5:45 am and is filed under Sports.