New Delhi, May 3 -- Wu Liufang, a 30-year-old former Chinese national gymnast, became a social media influencer to support her family. She turned to live-streaming to "rewrite her destiny" and went viral for her videos.

Wu began sharing bold dance videos online after switching from being a sports teacher in 2019. She immediately faced criticism.

She was banned twice for violating platform rules on Chinese social media. However, she returned in January.

Wu, born in a village in China's Guangxi region, was the daughter of migrant workers. She rose to fame as a top gymnast. She got the nickname "balance beam princess" for her world titles.

A neck injury in 2012 ended her Olympic dreams, and she retired in 2013. Wu later became a coach an...