Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US
Eileen Gu, an American-born skier for Team China, expresses feeling like a target of backlash from critics in the U.S. for her decision to compete for China in the Winter Olympics.
The atmosphere is heating up around the star who rejected the USA. But some things are too dumb.
The commentary discusses the complicated feelings around athlete Eileen Gu, who represents China after growing up in the United States, amidst the political tension surrounding nationality and identity in the context of the Olympics.
The story of Eileen Gu and the 22-year-old athlete... A long debate on nationality and identity
Eileen Gu, a freestyle skiing Olympian born in the U.S. to a Chinese immigrant mother, sparked discussions about nationality and identity after representing China in international competitions.
Everything in common, from ideas to athletes. The parallel slalom between Orbán and Netanyahu
The article discusses the similarities in ideologies and athlete representation between Hungary and Israel, particularly focusing on skiing events at the Milan-Cortina games.
Lundholm shakes off the attention: "I do my own thing"
Elis Lundholm, a 23-year-old freestyle skier, is the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Winter Olympics, gaining significant media attention despite wishing to minimize focus on his identity.
Woman, but feels like a man. The first transgender athlete at the Winter Olympics
Elis Lundholm became the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, participating in women's qualifications despite being biologically female.
Petr Uhlík: Sometimes there comes a plunge that changes everything around. And it makes close ones unsure of my mental state
Czech actor Petr Uhlík discusses his recent film about Zdena Koubková, an intersex athlete who navigated her identity and career amidst societal rejection.
Second Allegation Against Vance: America Discovers Itself Unpopular
The article discusses American athlete Hunter Hess's public criticism of the U.S. during the Olympics, highlighting a growing discontent within the country.
Kelihf: "I am not trans, I am a girl - I have undergone hormone therapy, I accept any inspection"
Olympic athlete Kelihf discusses her identity and experience with hormone therapy, as well as her acceptance of scrutiny regarding her transition, during a feature in "L'Equipe".