18 Years Chinese Girl Adorable Expression at Paris Olympics

In her Olympic debut at the Bercy Arena, 18-year-old Yaqin earned a silver medal in the women’s balance beam event in artistic gymnastics.

Yaqin delivered an impressive performance in the balance beam final, securing the silver medal with a score of 14.100.

Italian gymnasts Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito took home the gold and bronze with scores of 14.366 and 13.866, respectively.

During the medal ceremony on Monday, August 5, a heartwarming moment occurred as the three medalists stood on the podium. When D’Amato and Esposito bit their medals for a photo-a common tradition among Olympians-Yaqin, from the People’s Republic of China, noticed their gesture and quickly followed suit by lifting her silver medal to her mouth.

This endearing moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans celebrating Yaqin’s quick adaptation and the display of Olympic camaraderie.

The tradition of biting medals dates back to when early traders would bite gold coins to verify their authenticity.

Today, it’s a popular pose among photographers, fans, and Olympians alike.

Social media was flooded with comments praising Yaqin’s genuine charm. “Her innocence is so refreshing to see,” one user wrote. Another fan noted, “She was giving hugs to every competitor as they completed their routines. She’s so cute!”

“She’s so pure,” another comment read, while a fan exclaimed, “I love her innocence! This is the video of the year, so cute.”

Yagin’s charming gesture has not only earned her a silver medal but also the hearts of fans around the world.