Members Lucky Posted August 19, 2011 Members Posted August 19, 2011 In a startling example of how China discards its athletes, a former gymnast Champion has been found panhandling and performing street stunts to keep himself alive. More to the story: http://www.whatsonningbo.com/news-4000-ex-world-champ-zhang-shangwu-found-performing-gymnastic-stunts-for-money.html (If you are interested in sending me to China to help this young athlete, send checks to me!) In an unrelated matter: Hard times have caused handsome Christopher Alonzo, 26, to rob banks. We can't help him out now, but hadn't he heard of escorting? Quote
Members RA1 Posted August 19, 2011 Members Posted August 19, 2011 One of the biggest differences between the US and China (and many other countries) is that in the US, the individual is "king" where in China, the government is king. At least, that is what the law says and how it generally works out in practice. Has the US gone overboard in a general sense on this issue? Has China gone way too far the "other way"? A lot of folks think yes to both questions. Best regards, RA1 Check is in the mail. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted August 19, 2011 Members Posted August 19, 2011 In a startling example of how China discards its athletes, a former gymnast Champion has been found panhandling and performing street stunts to keep himself alive. More to the story: http://www.whatsonningbo.com/news-4000-ex-world-champ-zhang-shangwu-found-performing-gymnastic-stunts-for-money.html Maybe one of the athletic camps over here might pick him up as a coach. It seems a shame to see that gymnastic ability go to waste -- for him and for the sport. Quote
