Recently, Liu Xiang, known as the "goddess of swimming", has sparked widespread discussion because he continues to post short videos of swimsuits on social platforms. Not only did the videos showcase her remarkable swimming skills, but they also captured the public's attention with an action-packed soundtrack and choreographed editing. However, this bold self-presentation has sparked a lot of controversy, especially over the appropriateness of content and the boundaries of ethics.
As a veteran athlete, Liu Xiang's swimming skills are well-known at home and abroad, and he has won medals in major swimming competitions many times. However, as her social media presence grew, her image gradually changed from a pure athlete to an internet celebrity. This shift has made each of her swimsuit displays more visible, with many criticizing the behaviour for overemphasizing a sexy image, which can have a negative impact on teenagers and distort their perception of women.
In this regard, Liu Xiang explained on many occasions that she aims to show her love and unremitting pursuit of swimming skills by releasing short videos of swimsuits, and hopes to inspire more people to join the sport of swimming. She stressed that her original intention was to promote swimming, not just to seek exposure.
However, the public's acceptance of her series of actions has been mixed. Some people praised her courage and pioneering spirit, and thought that this novel expression could attract more young people to pay attention to and participate in swimming. Others believe that Liu Xiang should focus more on the professionalism and role model of his athlete identity, rather than creating controversy on the Internet.
In today's highly developed social media, Liu Xiang's behavior has triggered a broader discussion: how should we find a reasonable balance between the pursuit of personal expression and the maintenance of public moral standards? This is not only Liu Xiang's personal challenge, but also a question that the whole society must think about in the face of modern communication methods.