Let the achievements of Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu speak for themselves

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Bernard ChanMarch 6, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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The article discusses the criticism faced by Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu, two successful athletes of Asian heritage at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Gu, an American-born freestyle skier representing China, has been targeted for her choice of country, with critics questioning her loyalty and motives. Despite her record-breaking achievements and the positive impact she's had on winter sports in China, some in the US media have portrayed her negatively, focusing on her endorsement income and demanding political statements. Similarly, the focus on both athletes has often drifted from their accomplishments to questions of identity, loyalty and partisan point-scoring. The article highlights that Gu is not the only American-born athlete to compete for another country, but she has become the primary target of criticism.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

California 40% Team USA 50% United States 70% Alysa Liu 70% 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics 70% China ×480% Eileen Gu ×790%

Keywords

eileen gu 100% winter olympics 90% athlete identity 80% china 70% alysa liu 70% geopolitics 70% freestyle skiing 60% national loyalty 60% united states 50% partisan politics 40%