i agree they need to drop it because there really is no way to prove shes not sixteen especially when its the chinese

the chinese govt controls everything so they can falsify whatever they want ...

as to the age requirements i disagree. competition at this level is so stressful on a person i honestly wouldnt feel comfortable having a 12 year old competing at this level. they arent mentally prepared for it. they may physically be capable but the amount of mental pressure and the level of professionalism just is too great imo for someone that young to be competing. competing in the olympics requires year round daily training and a personal commitment. i relaly dont think a 12 year old can or should be making that sort of commitment,