These Asian parents reacting to their Olympic children deserve their own medals
It’s not a secret that most Asian parents want the best for their children and that especially rings true for the parents of Asian Olympic athletes.
Take a look at these parents expressing their pride towards their children at this year’s 2020 Tokyo Games. Although Olympic officials did not allow spectators this year, that didn’t stop parents from cheering their kids on.
Guan Chenchen
We couldn’t help but smile watching Guan Chenchen’s father jump for joy as he watched his daughter land her routine, earning herself gold in women’s gymnastics on the balance beam.
The Olympic gymnast’s father could be seen waving and pointing the Chinese flag towards his daughter on the screen during her performance, cheering in a boisterous and rhythmic manner.
Whatever he did to support her definitely seemed to work!
Suni Lee
American gymnast Suni Lee’s father could be seen pumping his fist in the air as she earned gold in the women’s all-around finals. Her mother was also watching the screen intensely before erupting into screams along with family and friends that had come to watch the gymnast.
Lee rose to number one with a final score of 57.433. She later dedicated her medal to her father John whom she credited as much more deserving of it than her.
“I never thought I would get one of these. She did it. She brought it home. I’m so proud of her, so surprised, so everything. Good job,” her father was quoted as saying.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won silver in women’s weightlifting of the 49-kilogram (108 pounds) category. Although her parents had expressed their happiness in an interview with ANI, they did share that they wished their daughter had won gold.
Oh well, hopefully the athlete’s free movie tickets for life, offered to her from multiplex chain INOX, makes up for second place. Maybe even free Domino’s pizza for life might be helpful too!
Throwback: Chloe Kim
American snowboarder Chloe Kim seemed to see a sign and followed through…literally. Kim’s father could be seen bundled up holding a sign that read “Go Chloe!” while at the 2018 Winter Olympics. He also had sent her a sweet message before she won gold, equating her to a dragon.
She became the youngest female athlete to win gold in the women’s snowboard halfpipe.
Were there any Asian parent moments we missed? Let us know!
Feature Image via WCCO – CBS Minnesota (left) and @shen_shiwei (right)
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