Wu Yanni, a shining star in the world of athletics, became the center of public opinion for her careless rush and subsequent behavior at the Hangzhou Asian Games. For a while, she fell from the throne of the goddess of track and field and became the focus of controversy, and in the face of such a situation, Wu Yanni's reaction and attitude undoubtedly intensified the frenzy of public opinion.
The rush at the Asian Games was a small mistake in the field, but Wu Yanni's subsequent spearpointing at the Indian athletes, as well as the move of still sharing the stage with the champion after the results were canceled, made her win sympathy at the same time, but also attracted more criticism and attacks.
This series of behaviors is inevitably reminiscent of Xing Daorong in history, whose complacency and attitude of contemptuous of the enemy led to a situation of defeat.
Now, Wu Yanni has officially announced a new endorsement, which was originally a moment to add luster to her personal brand, but it has become dull in a voice of doubt.
Under the wave of cyberbullying, Cai Yun, an Olympic champion, also sharply criticized her on social media, which reflected that Wu Yanni did not sail smoothly in the sea of public opinion.
The image of a public figure always oscillates between glamorous and scandal-ridden. This is the case with Wu Yanni. A small mistake at the Asian Games set off a chain reaction that plunged her into a whirlpool of branding, strength and personal image management. This turmoil is undoubtedly a severe test of Wu Yanni's career and personal morality.
Those netizens who searched for "Xing Daorong" under the video may be reminding Wu Yanni that an athlete's success depends not only on speed and agility on the field, but also on his demeanor and attitude towards others in the face of setbacks. Just like Xing Daorong's evaluation in history, it is not only defined by his failures, but also shaped by his character and behavior.
The track and field athlete has the resilience to bounce back and the drive to rush forward, but he looks immature in shaping his public image. She needs to learn from this series of events and face the road ahead with a more mature and steady attitude.
We hope that Wu Yanni can wash away the dust and start again. May she turn the criticism of the past into the strength to move forward, not be arrogant or discouraged, and become a true leader in track and field.