From political symbol at the opening ceremony to mute athlete: the strange case of Dinigeer Yilamujiang
If in the first few hours it was already difficult to get a good photo of Yilamujiang, 20, talking to her became impossible. There are points in common with the case of the tennis player Peng Shuai, recently interviewed by French sports newspaper “L’Equipe”.
Dinigeer Yilamujiang makes headlines as a symbol, not as a skier
The Uyghur athlete helped light the Olympic cauldron, a controversial choice by Olympic organizers.
Lighting Up: Beijing Opening Ceremony draws applause and criticism
Organizers ignite controversy by choosing Uyghur athlete to help light “Snowflake” cauldron. But is that really a suitable cauldron?
