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#zhouyaqin #viralvideo #parisolympics2024 Zhou Yaqin experienced something new at Paris 2024. The 18-year-old, competing in her first Olympics at the Bercy Arena, earned a silver medal in the women’s balance beam event in artistic gymnastics. After competing in the balance beam final, 18-year-old Yaqin secured the silver medal with a score of . Italian gymnasts Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito won gold and bronze with scores of and , respectively. During the medal ceremony on Monday (5 August), as the three women stood on the podium, D’Amato and Esposito bit their medals for a photo, a gesture that Yaqin, from the People’s Republic of China, was unaware of. She glanced at her Italian counterparts, saw them biting their medals, and promptly mimicked the gesture by lifting her silver medal to her mouth. This charming moment quickly went viral on social media, with many fans applauding her ability to adapt quickly and others highlighting the display of Olympic camaraderie. The tradition of athletes biting their medals dates back to early traders who used to bite gold coins to verify their authenticity. Today, this gesture has become a tradition and is a popular pose among photographers, fans, and Olympic medallists. Comments poured in from fans touched by Yaqin’s genuine charm. “Her genuine innocence is so refreshing to see,” one user wrote. Another praised her for her sweet gestures during the games, noting, “She was also giving hugs to every competitor as they completed their series, she’s so cutee.” “She’s so pure,” a user commented, while another exclaimed, “I love her innocence! This is the video of the year, so cute.” #etribune --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up with the day's top news stories with The Express Tribune's YouTube Channel. The Express Tribune is Pakistan's #1 brand for breaking news in politics, sports, business, lifestyle and more. Proud partner of the New York Times. Our mission is to defend the liberal values and egalitarian traditions we believe in, and which deserve to be upheld in writing that is both informative and insightful. Official website: Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Tiktok: @theexpresstribune Join our Whatsapp Channel: paris olympics 2024 | olympics 2024 paris | paris olympics 2024 live | 2024 olympics | paris 2024 | olympics 2024 | paris olympics | olympics | nbc olympics | summer olympics | track and field paris olympics | olympic highlights | olympic highlights today | opening ceremony 2024 paris olympics | noah lyles paris olympics | simone biles paris olympics | paris 2024 olympics | track and field olympics 2024 | beyonce paris olympics 2024 | track and field olympics Pakistan News | Breaking News | Latest News | News Headlines | eTribune | Express Tribune News | News Channel | Live News | Breaking News | Pakistan Breaking News | Breaking News Today | Headlines News | News Updates | Tribune news | Express Tribune | Tribune Headlines | World News | International News
