What you have to remember is that training is the key. The majority of these athletes start at a very young age. In China the gymnist start at three years of age. Here in the states they start serious training at the age of 10. Swimming starts at about 7 I think...well thats the age that my daughter started at a competitive level.
It takes a great amount of dedication, financial support, and family support to reach the Olympic level. You have to want really want something to reach this plateau. Our basketball, baseball, football, soccer teams start at five years of age (I love watching the little ones play - just too precious). So until the Arab countries start training their atletes at a very, very young age that will not be able to compete.
What you have to remember is that training is the key. The majority of these athletes start at a very young age. In China the gymnist start at three years of age. Here in the states they start serious training at the age of 10. Swimming starts at about 7 I think...well thats the age that my daughter started at a competitive level.
It takes a great amount of dedication, financial support, and family support to reach the Olympic level. You have to want really want something to reach this plateau. Our basketball, baseball, football, soccer teams start at five years of age (I love watching the little ones play - just too precious). So until the Arab countries start training their atletes at a very, very young age that will not be able to compete.
