Australian media are reporting today that doubts have been raised about the ages of Chinese medal - winning athletes as long ago as the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 . Age - falsification has become a burning issue since the Beijing Games last month , where it was alleged that Chinese gymnast He Kexin , who won two gold medals , was underage and therefore should have been ineligible to compete in the event . Rules introduced in 1997 to prevent the exploitation of under - aged gymnasts stipulate that competitors are required to be at least 16-years - old in the year the Olympics are held .
Why is it an issue if the Chinese gymnast is not sixteen years old ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
A. None of the above choices .
B. The gymnast can not understand the rules properly .
C. If the gymnast is not sixteen years old then he in violation of Olympic rules .
D. The gymnast can not be tested for drugs at that age .


C