Archives for August 2008

Has He Kexin's age been changed to older or younger?

August 21, 2008 by Nimrod 198 Comments

Even though Buxi isn't back, why don't we return to a fine tradition of this blog? This post from Niubo (牛博), a Chinese forum often filled with discontent with how things are, has something interesting to add about the age of Olympic gymnast He Kexin. Translation below: On the question of the Chinese gymnast He Kexin's age, one fact is certain, that is, there is an … [Read more...] about Has He Kexin's age been changed to older or younger?

Ouch! A sign raised by Nigerian fans at the Olympic men's soccer semi-final between Nigeria and Belgium

August 20, 2008 by DJ 18 Comments

(Letter) Jesse Owens, Hitler and Olympics (narratives and history as it really happened)

August 20, 2008 by jxie 6 Comments

This belongs to the "random musing" category. What's your take? In some quarters, the Beijing Olympics were compared to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. During the debates of that IMHO ill-conceived moniker "Genocide Olympics", Jesse Owens' name was often used. A dominant narrative was that in 1936 the more progressive United States, sent in some black athletes such as Jesse Owens … [Read more...] about (Letter) Jesse Owens, Hitler and Olympics (narratives and history as it really happened)

(Letter) Chinese Men's Weightlifting Champion Was A Girl

August 19, 2008 by Charles Liu 58 Comments

You think after the underage gymnasts allegation, lip syncing, Han children dressed as minority, and modern warriors pretending to be ancient warriors at the opening ceremony, China's Olympic woes can't get any worse - think again. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Chinese Men's Weightlifting Champion Was A Girl