When it comes to the snooker movement, many people have the impression that it is a sport known for its gentlemanly behavior. Yes, in the competition, the contestants are all dressed in formal clothes and tie bow ties, which makes people look like a gentleman. However, in this sport, from time to time, there are abominable acts that are difficult to equate with gentlemen. I believe that domestic fans should still have the impression that at last year's Northern Ireland Open, there was a situation where a British player chased and insulted the Chinese player. Now, after months of delay, this kind of behavior of a very bad nature has finally ushered in a belated justice treatment.
On 26 August 2021, the Northern Ireland Open was in full swing. On this day, China's snooker star Xiao Guodong ushered in the challenge of Britain's Lions. Originally, this game was not a focus battle, after all, these two players are not the world's top masters. But what I didn't expect was that this game, which was not a focus, became the focus after the game. Xiao Guodong was behind in this game, but he stubbornly equalized and eventually defeated his opponent in the decider to advance.
I thought that this game had ended here, but what I didn't expect was that the British player Reines, who could not afford to lose, actually came to the players' lounge after the game and spat out all kinds of fragrant aromas at Xiao Guodong and insulted Xiao Guodong. Not only that, but this so-called gentleman player actually staged an even more stunning scene in the next step. He directly threatened Xiao Guodong and asked Xiao Guodong to go to the outside of the field with him to make an appointment and single out. This time, it really opened the eyes of Xiao Guodong and the players present. Subsequently, Xiao Guodong, who was not willing to be insulted, complained directly to the International Federation of Taiwan Compatriots. Xiao Guodong also said domineeringly on the social platform: Whether or not you can get a fair result, I will do what I should do, I don't cause trouble but I am not afraid of things. ”
Subsequently, the International Federation of Taiwan Affairs, which received Xiao Guodong's complaint, investigated the matter. In fact, the nature of this matter is bad, but the investigation should be relatively simple. Because at that time, in the players' lounge, not only Xiao Guodong was alone, but also Chinese players Wu Yize and Pang Junxu, and the security personnel at the scene also saw it with their own eyes. But the investigation continued for months before it finally came to an conclusion.
Recently, according to the official news of the International Taiwan Federation, the British player Lynes was fined 2500 pounds and 5464.80 pounds for violating the 1.1 and 1.3 rules of the World Taiwan Federation membership rules. At least from the results of the treatment, it is fair, after all, Lynes has been punished accordingly.
However, it has to be said that the results of this treatment came out a little late. After all, months have passed. But fortunately, this time the International Taiwan Federation dealt with Reins, which can also be regarded as giving Xiao Guodong an explanation, which can be said to be a belated justice. However, for this punishment of the International Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, many netizens believe that the punishment is a bit light.
Xiao Guodong is still relatively satisfied with this treatment, after all, what he wants is an official attitude. Therefore, he issued a thank you to the International Federation of Taiwan Compatriots: "Thank you to the World Federation for handling it fairly and justly! If Reines is not satisfied with the punishment of the International Taiwan Federation, he can also appeal before January 28, 2022. It is also worth mentioning that before this, Reines only apologized to Xiao Guodong by phone, and did not do so in a public manner.