Gu Ailing is undoubtedly the most watched star athlete in China, and winning the Olympic gold not only allowed her to win countless honors, but also made this 20-year-old girl one of the richest athletes in the world.
According to the latest data released by the financial media Forbes, Gu Ailing's income in 2023 will be as high as $22.1 million, and this has also made her enter the Forbes list of the highest-paid female athletes in 2023.
According to statistics, Gu Ailing's income on the field in 2023 will only be $100,000, while the other $22 million will come from commercial endorsements. This shows her tremendous value and influence in the business sector. In the global ranking of women's athletes' income, Gu Ailing is at the top. She is joined by a number of well-known female athletes, such as tennis players Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. These athletes have become the best in international sports with their high income and influence.
The reason why Gu Ailing was able to obtain such high commercial value is that in addition to her excellent performance and strength in ice and snow events, she also has a close relationship with the Chinese market. A large number of Chinese companies have signed endorsement contracts with Gu Ailing, and at the same time, her popularity and influence in China have also made her favored by many international brands.
Gu Ailing has shown great talent and strength in the ice and snow events, and she has recently started competing in the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup. In two consecutive races, she won the championship. Behind the game, Gu Ailing also put in a lot of hard work and sweat, and even suffered from injuries.
Despite this, Gu Ailing did not give up the game, but chose to continue to persevere. In an interview, Gu said that the injury will not stop her from competing, and she will continue to compete and strive for better results.
In order to prepare for the competition and maintain her form, Gu Ailing's schedule is very tight. Recently, Gu Ailing's team officially announced that her schedule will end before the traditional Chinese festival of Chinese New Year (next February), after which she will return to the United States to continue her studies. At the same time, she will continue to train and prepare for future competitions.
It is also worth mentioning that Gu Ailing's nationality has always been the focus of attention from the outside world. Previously, some media people exposed that Gu Ailing's contract with the General Administration of Sports had expired, and the person responsible for contacting her at that time was taken away by the discipline inspection department for investigation, which caused fans to worry about Gu Ailing's nationality.
This year, when Gu Ailing participated in the FIS competition, it was found that she was still competing as a Chinese athlete. This fact has made fans breathe a sigh of relief, because according to FIS regulations, if Gu Ailing renounces her Chinese nationality and wants to represent other national teams, she will face the restriction that she will not appear on the international stage for the next three years. This also means that if Gu Ailing changes her nationality at this time, she will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Therefore, the possibility of Gu Ailing changing her nationality is almost zero. In the future, Gu Ailing will continue to participate in various international competitions as a Chinese athlete, which is undoubtedly good news for China's ice and snow sports. Here, we also hope that in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Gu Ailing can continue to win gold and silver for the Chinese delegation and win more honors for the motherland.