Wrong admiration: How to deodorize Jaja’s decision to become Japanese
Explore the controversy surrounding Jaja Santiago’s decision to embrace Japanese citizenship. While many celebrate her move as a step towards achieving her Olympic dreams, not everyone is on board.

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