In the past we placed great emphasis on medals. Athletes didn't have to worry about hitting the books, and in all channels for advancement in higher education there would be an independent section for athletes. This moreover only stressed athletic achievement--this is really something different.
過去我們非常注重錦標，運動員可以不管讀書，而在所有的升學管道中，也特別獨立出運動員的部分，而且只強調運動成績，這實在很奇特。