Why Are The Chinese So Obsessed With Acquiring Gold Medals?

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Why Are The Chinese So Obsessed With Acquiring Gold Medals?


I watched an interview tonight on Channel-13 about China's obsession with Gold Medals for their athletes.

But what this European reporter from China failed to realize is this.

Under Communist Ruled China, all Chinese athletes, entertainers, acrobats, educational and military personnel, are expected to strive for excellence. China will not accept less for their people. The Olympic Gold medal is a symbol of Championship achievement.

But in the eyes of the Chinese Communist Party and Government, it also means Excellence, and they expect all of their athletes to achieve Gold medals.

Gold is the only category that the Chinese would accept as satisfactory performance!

Derryck.
NYC.