Unfair play: favoritism, rigged competitions, and Taiwan athletes' long road to the Olympics (fea...

As athletes from around the world prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics with their nations' backing, Taiwan's athletes face challenges in competing and qualifying for the national team due to opaque selection processes managed by their sports associations.
In this episode of "The Divide," retired swimmer Mitzi Ting and host Iris explore the Chinese Taipei Swimming Association's alleged manipulation of rankings and interference in the Olympic selection process. They discuss how the lack of transparency and fairness has harmed the careers of Taiwan's athletes for decades and examine the difficulties and risks athletes face when speaking up.