On October 15th, at the Dalian Marathon, I experienced an unprecedented marathon, which not only tested the physical fitness of the runners, but also tested their psychological endurance. I am the Chinese player who unfortunately became the protagonist of this farce, Yin Shunjin.
When the race entered the final sprint, I was hopeful and tried to run to the finish line ready to win. I knew I was not much behind the champion, just 28 seconds away. For more than two hours of race, I kept a steady rhythm, for this moment, for being able to achieve better results.
However, when I finally entered the sprint stage and was about to give it my all, a pickup truck suddenly broke into the track, flashing double flashes, blocking the road and blocking me in front of me. This sudden event completely turned my plan upside down, and also plunged me into incomparable helplessness and confusion.
This special vehicle not only obstructed my race, but also interfered with the whole race order. I had to go around the car reluctantly, but my sprint rhythm and mentality had been completely disrupted. In the end, I lost the opportunity to pass by the medal.
The organizers later claimed that it was a mistake in judgment by the driver, but this so-called mistake was too coincidental in time and place to be true. In this professional event, such an incredible event happened, and the organizer's explanation was unacceptable.
This is not the first time I have experienced the "good intentions" of the organizers. I encountered a similar situation at the 2018 Suzhou Marathon. I was in the middle of a crucial moment in my championship when a volunteer handed me the flag, which I lost in my sprint. This incident was also very unfairly questioned, even though the flag was too wet and heavy at the time, not my intentional act.
These events made me wonder, are some people deliberately interfering with the performance of Chinese players in the competition. Is there more human affection and interest behind it? This presence of insiders deeply disappoints and frustrates me.
For me, this game left a regret that can never be healed. I knew that in that moment, victory was only a little bit away from me. Even if you can't win the championship, at least get a fair result, that would be the most real victory.
The organizers have apologized to me, but the damage caused by this incident is irreparable. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, this match and the farce in it will not be re-enacted, but I hope that future competitions will be treated more fairly. This encounter has learned a profound lesson, and it has also made me full of more persistence and confidence in sports competition.
The competition is competition, but it is also fair competition. I believe that justice will eventually appear, and in future matches, we will be able to start in a better state and show the demeanor of Chinese players. This event will not change my love for sports and competitions, and I will continue to move forward, win glory for my country, and prove my strength for myself.