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Chinese Sports Authorities Crack Down on Cyberbullying of Diving Prodigy Quan
Authorities said they reported malicious online attacks and false information, while pledging stronger protection for athletes’ physical and mental health.
- On Wednesday, Chinese swimming authorities launched an investigation into cyberbullying targeting three-time Olympic gold medallist Quan Hongchan and reported the matter to police.
- Malicious online attacks and false information targeting Quan have recently emerged, with critics obsessing over the teenager's personal life and weight.
- The Guangdong-based Ersha Sport Training Centre condemned the behavior, stating that slander against athletes "has crossed the legal and moral line," while media labeled the hostility "toxic fandom."
- In an interview with Renwu magazine last month, Quan revealed she contemplated retiring after the Paris Olympics despite only "eating a little."
- Authorities pledged to crack down on "toxic fandom," aiming to improve systems for the "care and protection of athletes," whom officials describe as a "valuable national asset.
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France24China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star
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The sports authorities in China decided to investigate after seeing the cyber-harassment suffered by the 19-year-old Olympic double champion.
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