Patrick Chan Feels More Chinese, Canadian Figure Skating Champ Feels Unappr

[JayAtl]

What a shame but hardly surprising from my prespective. Canadian born Chinese world figure skating champ- insults his own country and wants to disown it because his feelings got hurt because of attention he wanted. The man is born in Canada and openly says he would like to represent china too in competitions? for greed there is no loyalty amongst them. sad sad sad... how seditious!


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Patrick Chan Feels More Chinese, Canadian Figure Skating Champ Feels Unappreciated

Canadian figure skating star Patrick Chan says he feels unappreciated in his home country and is becoming increasingly drawn to his Chinese heritage.

In an phone interview with Reuters prior to the Grand Prix Final in Quebec City, the world champion said the Chinese government is proud of its figure skaters, while the sport is overshadowed by hockey's popularity in Canada.

"Sometimes I feel we are not appreciated for how much work we put in," Chan said. "If my parents hadn't emigrated from China and say I had skated for China, things would have been very different. My parents wouldn't have had to make as much sacrifices as they have and there would be a lot more respect for what we do as figure skaters."

Chan said he has started to feel more Chinese because of the support he gets from the Chinese community in Canada. He said he would have liked to represent both China and Canada in competition."That would be the ideal situation ... in a perfect world," he said.

Skate Canada did not immediately respond to an email from The Canadian Press seeking comment

Patrick Chan Feels More Chinese, Canadian Figure Skating Champ Feels Unappreciated

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

The citizenship oath in Canada does not require loyalty to the Canadian government, only a respect for diversity and democracy. He did nothing illegal.

 

[S10]

The citizenship oath in Canada does not require loyalty to the Canadian government, only a respect for diversity and democracy. He did nothing illegal.

You must have went to the wrong Canada then.

I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.

or

Je jure fidélité et sincère allégeance à Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth Deux, Reine du Canada, à ses héritiers et successeurs et je jure d’observer fidèlement les lois du Canada et de remplir loyalement mes obligations de citoyen canadien

 

[beijingwalker]

China has so many world champions in skating and other sports,he would be much less appreciated here in China than in Canada,so just stay in Canada,it's better for him.

 

[JayAtl]

you can't expect fairandbaised to actually know about what he posts...he just throws statements and hopes everyones internet connection blocks them from verifying...

 

[JayAtl]

"Several years ago I felt more Canadian but I'm slowly feeling more Chinese and feel I should be more proud of being Chinese and appreciate where I've come from. ( Patrick Chang)

Figure skating-Chan trapped between two worlds - Yahoo! Eurosport


some more of his comments I found online..

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

If he wants to do that, then he should surrender his Canadian citizenship and apply to get Chinese citizenship.

Otherwise, he will not be able to respresent China in any such event.

 

[S10]

Figure skating-Chan trapped between two worlds - Yahoo! Eurosport


some more of his comments I found online..

Nothing wrong with being proud of your national heritage. We have Irish Canadians having their parades every year. Dutch Canadians doing their celebration drapped in flags of Holland. Indians and Philippinos also celebrate their own holidays.

 

[JayAtl]

If he wants to do that, then he should surrender his Canadian citizenship and apply to get Chinese citizenship.

Otherwise, he will not be able to respresent China in any such event.

missed the point on why canadians were outraged ... but then again i'm asking too much of you

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Nothing wrong with being proud of your national heritage. We have Irish Canadians having their parades every year. Dutch Canadians doing their celebration drapped in flags of Holland. Indians and Philippinos also celebrate their own holidays.

in the context of his other comments... it was very inappropriate. He is actually putting down / insulting canada in the same breath.

 

[S10]

missed the point on why canadians were outraged ... but then again i'm asking too much of you

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in the context of his other comments... it was very inappropriate. He is actually putting down / insulting canada in the same breath.

The whole thing was blown out of proportion:

""Well, in skating or any amateur sport, as athletes we share something in common: the cost of training is quite a burden on our parents or on the athletes themselves trying to find a way to pay for their costs. My parents are very good parents and have already said that they will look after me until the end of my skating career. The fact that I made the comment about going to China was a reflection of daydreaming about a way to minimize those burdens. It was never meant in any way that I would want to live in and skate for China. I was thinking of my parents when I said that."
Exclusive: Patrick Chan explains Canada comments | Figure Skating | CBC Sports

 

[JayAtl]

The whole thing was blown out of proportion:

""Well, in skating or any amateur sport, as athletes we share something in common: the cost of training is quite a burden on our parents or on the athletes themselves trying to find a way to pay for their costs. My parents are very good parents and have already said that they will look after me until the end of my skating career. The fact that I made the comment about going to China was a reflection of daydreaming about a way to minimize those burdens. It was never meant in any way that I would want to live in and skate for China. I was thinking of my parents when I said that."
Exclusive: Patrick Chan explains Canada comments | Figure Skating | CBC Sports

how can a simple I want to represent china because I feel less canadian and more chinese now- because they pay more attention to me --- is blowing it out of anything? he is just spinning his comments now.

 

[S10]

how can a simple I want to represent china because I feel less canadian and more chinese now- because they pay more attention to me --- is blowing it out of anything? he is just spinning his comments now.

When you intend to pick problems, you will pick problems. I guess that's you though.

 

[JayAtl]

When you intend to pick problems, you will pick problems. I guess that's you though.

me and very many Canadians who were offended to such numbers and extent - that it forced him to spin an excuse publicly

 

[S10]

me and very many Canadians who were offended to such numbers and extent - that it forced him to spin an excuse publicly

You are certainly entitled to your opinion.

 

[Fantasy]

Canada is like a money drain magnet for most rich Chinese immigrants anyways.