Canceling the medal count at the National Games (as the sports authority proposes) will help downplay the local sports authorities' obsession with medals, and curb some unfair competitions. However, athletes' pursuit of elite results shouldn't be questioned. The existence of the National Games, despite match-fixing scandals, is important for events like gymnastics and weightlifting to earn funding and support from the local government.

—— Zou Kai, member of the CPPCC National Committee and Olympic champion gymnast