Provocative? Wu Liufang, the former gymnast’s “vulgar” account returns with doubled following

Provocative? Wu Liufang, the former gymnast’s “vulgar” account returns with doubled following

One of the biggest topics on Chinese social media last week was the provocative dancing videos of former gymnast and world champion Wu Liufang on Douyin, China’s TikTok sister app. Image: Douyin Wu has been posting dance and other videos on the platform since April this year without much controversy until 23 November, when Guan Chenchen, Wu’s junior in the National team, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, openly criticised her for tarnis…

Controversy Erupts Over Ex-Champion Gymnast Wu Liufang’s Provocative Dance Videos

Wu Liufang, a former elite Chinese gymnast who is currently 29 years old, is making headlines not for her athletic prowess but instead due to a series of dance videos she has shared on popular short-video platform Douyin, whose parent company ByteDance operates TikTok overseas. Originally known for exceptional performances during her gymnastics career, Wu claimed gold on balance beam and floor at the 2010 Doha World Cup, along with silver in une…