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Despite losing in the round of 16, Yang Siqi’s Olympic debut marks a significant moment for China’s fledgling surfing scene. Her journey, though cut short, highlights the challenges Chinese surfers face, from inconsistent training conditions to limited global exposure. She only made it to the round of 16, but 15-year-old Yang Siqi is already barrelling her way into the spotlight: She’s the youngest surfer at the Paris Olympics and the first ever to represent China. Up against some of the world’s best surfers at Teahupoʻo in Tahiti, where the waves are notorious for their power and danger, Yang managed to win heats despite never having surfed there before. “I just want to enjoy the competition and make the best of each round,” she said after qualifying for the women’s round of 16 on Sunday. On Friday, Yang’s Olympic hopes were dashed as she was knocked out by American surfer Caroline Marks. Originally a sailing athlete from the landlocked province of Sichuan in southwes
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