A former Chinese Olympic diving champion’s quest for independence has struck a chord online, after her mother’s controlling behaviour drew widespread criticism following their appearance on a reality TV show. Zhang Jiaqi, 22, grew up in a modest Beijing family and went on to win gold in the women’s synchronised 10-metre platform event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Her youthful charm and exceptional talent have also attracted 3.3 million followers on Douyin. Zhang began diving at six, won her...
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SAT · 2026-10-10 · 10:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1010-117863
NSR-2026-1010-117863News Report·EN·Human Interest
Retired China Olympic champion diver sparks debate after reality show reveals toxic parenting
Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi, 22, has become the subject of online debate following her appearance on a reality TV show with her mother. The show highlighted the mother's controlling behavior, which has drawn significant criticism online.
Zoey ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-10 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi, 22, has become the subject of online debate following her appearance on a reality TV show with her mother. The show highlighted the mother's controlling behavior, which has drawn significant criticism online. Zhang, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, began diving at age six and has gained a large following on Douyin. Her pursuit of independence is what has resonated with viewers, leading to discussions about her mother's parenting style.
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Zhang Jiaqi, 22, won gold in the women's synchronised 10-metre platform event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
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Zhang Jiaqi has 3.3 million followers on Douyin.
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Zhang began diving at age six.
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A former Chinese Olympic diving champion's mother's controlling behavior sparked debate online after appearing on a reality show.
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