Did The American Gymnast Get Screwed???

I was watching the Olympics yesterday, and I finally saw the controversy that everyone was talking about. When it comes to cheating in the Olympics, most people thing about steroids, gambling, and fixing events. However, this year's Olympics is surrounded with controversy when it comes to AGE. Its not the age of American players that are in question. Its not the AGE of Canadians, French, English, or Brazillians that are in question. Its the age of the Chinese gymnast that are in question.

The Olympics are being hosted in China, and that raised concern immediately. I'm not an expert on Chinese politics, but I do know that their government is not something I would want to have affiliated with my life. I don't mind the Olympics being in China. I hope it helps China after the devastating earthquakes killed thousands of individuals. I figured China would try to put on the best Olympics possible. I thought they were headed in that direction when I saw a little bit of the opening ceremony. Apparently there were some fake aspects of the ceremony. There has been talk about a little girl lip syncing and digitalized fireworks. I really could care less. If China wants to improve its image in the world by these means, then I'm OK with that.

I do have a problem if they are trying to cheat to win the Olympics. Apparently two Chinese girls are said to be below the minimum age of 16. Watching yesterday, I noticed that some of the girls looked as if they were 12 or 13. I'm bad with determining people's age to begin with, but I'm pretty sure about this. The reporters said that Chinese Officials provided the passports of the Chinese gymnast. I really hope China isn't trying to cheat to win a gold metal. They should win it with honor. I don't know what China's motive is to cheat. There isn't any proof out there yet, but I would not be surprised if more information about this scandal came out.

I feel bad for the American girls. Even though they screwed up in the last event, I feel that they should leave China with the gold metals. The Americans went into the Olympics with honor and respect for the sport. They did it the right way.

Hopefully more information will come out in the near future. The American Gymnasts are still heroes in my heart!!!