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China Investigates Cyberbullying of Olympic Diver Quan Hongchan

4/8/2026

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Chinese swimming authorities launched an investigation into cyberbullying targeting Quan Hongchan, a Chinese diving star and three-time Olympic gold medallist.
The probe follows her reports of toxic online commentary about weight and diet pressure.
At 19, she considered retiring after the Paris 2024 Olympics but chose to continue her career.
Hongchan's success has turned Maihe, her home village, into a tourist spot, while Global Times cites concerns about an unhealthy fan culture.

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Chinese swimming authorities launched an investigation into cyberbullying targeting Quan Hongchan, a Chinese diving star and three-time Olympic gold medallist.
The probe follows her reports of toxic online commentary about weight and diet pressure.
At 19, she considered retiring after the Paris 2024 Olympics but chose to continue her career.
Hongchan's success has turned Maihe, her home village, into a tourist spot, while Global Times cites concerns about an unhealthy fan culture.