‘Little sister copies big sister’: social reacts to Chinese gymnast’s cute Olympics moment

Zhou Yaqin became a social media darling after a video of her heart-melting antics on the podium went viral.

The 18-year-old gymnast, who took silver on the balance beam on her Olympic debut on Monday, was posing for photographs with gold and bronze medallists, Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito, after collecting their medals.

Watching the Italian duo engage in the podium tradition of posing for a photo while biting their medals, Zhou’s eyes widened and she appeared puzzled.

Then, moments later, she brought the medal to her lips and smiled, mimicking their gestures.

Of course, the adorable moment sparked an outpouring of affection on social media.

“Like a little sister copying her big sisters and it’s too cute!” one commented on X.