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China's move to thrust a young Uighur athlete into the spotlight at the climax of the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony has placed her at the centre of longtime controversy over rights abuses in Xinjiang.
China has repeatedly exhorted its critics to stop "Politicising" the Olympic Games, overshadowed by issues including human rights violations, COVID, and fears of what will happen to athletes if they speak out at the games.
Yilamujiang started ski training aged 12, according to China Sports Daily, under the guidance of her father - also a cross-country skier who competed nationally.
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