Age-old question: Chinese gymnasts under review

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Gymnastics Federation's disciplinary commission is looking into whether two members of China's 2000 Olympic squad were underage when they competed.

The federation is pursuing the case after determining it is the proper authority to investigate and that the statute of limitations has not run out. The disciplinary commission, established Friday, will give the FIG's executive committee a decision by September, at the latest.

Questions about the ages of Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun arose during the FIG's investigation into the eligibility of members of China's team that won the gold medal at the Beijing Games. The 2008 gymnasts were cleared, but the FIG says it's not satisfied with evidence provided for Dong and Yang.