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Chinese Swimming Sensation Yu Yiting Faces Intense scrutiny Amidst Growing Fan Frenzy
DOHA, QATAR – The burgeoning fame of young Chinese swimmer Yu Yiting is drawing parallels to the intense adoration and occasional harassment faced by other Chinese sports stars, raising concerns about the management of her public image and the potential impact on her athletic progress.
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The intense online and offline attention surrounding Yu, a rising star in Chinese swimming, has prompted discussions about the potential pitfalls of extreme sports fandom. Experts and fans alike are drawing parallels to the experiences of other prominent Chinese athletes, such as Olympic table tennis champion Fan Zhendong.
Fan Zhendong himself has spoken out about the severe mental toll that organized online abuse and harassment have taken on him. In an interview with Phoenix TV, he revealed that a stranger had entered his hotel room in 2023, an incident
