Any opinions on the 2008 Gymnastic Controversies?

Question

The women's gymnastic games have had 2 major controversies... first being the Chinese girl, who they are saying is not 16 (the required age to be in the games) and now, the dispute over USA's silver medal standing and Alicia, who fumbled on the beam- then on floor...

Just thought it would interesting to see what everyone thinks... oh, and does anyone else think Phelps just !@#$ing ROCKS?!!

Answer 1

lol QQ moar that u lost  

Answer 2

whats up with all the controversies there are to many and phelps does rock

Answer 3

well the alicia thing isnt really a controversy...it just sucks, and sh*t happens. Truth is, we all know that Alicia is amazing at what she does, usually, and she still has the ability to win a gold. So everything will be alright for her.

The chinese gymnastic team actually has 2 girls that are below the 16 age limit. One is 14, and one is 15...and its incredibly obvious which ones they are too. I think its despicable that china would cheat at their own games. Take a look at the US team, and look at the chinese team...Its like looking at middle schoolers next to college students.

as for phelps, check out my question...and youll have my answer.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 4

Phelps is amazing!

I think there should be some way to find out if that girl was 16, because she certainly didn't look like it. If she isn't China should not have the gold. There should just be nobody who gets gold.

Even with Alicia's fumbles, the U.S. was amazing. And, she recovered well.

The gold-winning team should be flawless and following the rules. China certainly wasn't flawless and may have used girls under 16. Giving the gold to China set the standard low, if you ask me.

Honestly, I'm all for the U.S. winning, but that's a pathetic excuse from Karoyli. Alicia did a great job & they should be happy with silver. They deserved it more than anyone!

Answer 5

What controversy is there about Alicia? she flat out fell...twice. As far as the Chinese gymnasts go I think it wouldn't have made a difference and US would have lost anyways considering all the errors.  

Answer 6

Why does anyone really care? It's not like these gymnast are going to be in the Ice Capades all they can shoot for is Circus Vargas or the new Gong Show...oh, and my vote is that Phelps is g*y.

Answer 7

I don't really pay much attention to the China girls, but the issue with Alicia was definitly a controversy. Talk about an epic choke job.

Answer 8

the Chinese girls who competed are definitely not 16. they look like they are 14 or something. did you know china only allowed one of the girls on the team see their parents once a year? that's crazy they are pushing their gymnasts way to hard for what? i mean seriously this country substituted the little seven year old for a nine year old. i mean the little girl's voice was used while the nine year old was lip singing which is pretty pathetic in itself. they claimed the seven year old wasnt cute enough.

thats pretty sad