On November 22, Beijing time, our Chinese men's football team scored a poor result of 0:3 in the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup with South Korea. In this game, the decision of the Qatari referee Jassim made a big news and caused a lot of discussion. Some people say that Jassim was facing the South Korean team in the game, and our Chinese team was treated so unfairly when playing at home.
Not long after the start of the game, Jassim blew a suspicious penalty for South Korea. When our Chinese team was in a rage, Jassim showed a yellow card to others because of Wu Lei's protest, which interrupted our offensive rhythm. There were at least three misjudgments in the game that were unfavorable to our Chinese team.
It is said that Jassim has a particularly strong relationship with the Korean Football Association, and our Chinese Football Association and the AFC may have a bit of a conflict, which may be part of the reason for this unfair penalty. Besides, our Chinese Football Association has also given up holding the Asian Cup, which may make the AFC a little dissatisfied with our Chinese team.
Despite such an unfair penalty, our Chinese team performed fairly well in the game. South Korea's three goals came from set-pieces, and they really couldn't break down our Chinese team's defense in the athletic battle. This shows that our Chinese team is quite well prepared at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
This game is a test for our Chinese men's football team, and it also exposes the injustices in the international football arena. Football legend Fan Zhiyi's sentence "a weak country has no diplomacy" is what this situation is about: in international football, weak teams are always more likely to be treated unfairly. This requires our Chinese football not only to improve its own strength, but also to play a more active role in international football politics.
The phrase "a weak country has no diplomacy" has a special meaning in the fields of international politics and sports. In football, a global sport, this quote reveals the close link between strength and international influence.
In international football, the strength of a country or region often directly determines how much of a voice they have in organizations such as FIFA or AFC. Weaker countries or regions often find it difficult to effectively express their grievances or fight for more rights and interests when confronted with controversial penalties. This time, it is easier for countries with strong football strength to win the right to host international large-scale events, which is not as simple as showing sports strength, but also a manifestation of national soft power.
If Chinese football wants to get more respect and fair treatment in international competitions, it must first improve its technical level. Through exchanges and cooperation with football organizations in other countries, our Chinese football will become more and more influential in international football. From youth training, league management to national team construction, the overall level of Chinese football has been improved in an all-round way.
The embodiment of "weak countries without diplomacy" in the field of football has made us realize that while pursuing sports achievements, we must also pay attention to engaging in sports diplomacy and enhancing international influence. For our Chinese football, this is not only a matter of improving the technical level, but also a major event related to the image and international status of our country.
The history of the development of sports in China is long and full of changes, which not only reflects the progress of sports, but also reflects the socio-economic and cultural changes in China. As early as ancient times, we had sports activities in China, such as martial arts, archery, equestrian and so on. In ancient China, sports were more mixed with military training and cultural entertainment.
From the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, modern sports from the West began to spread to China, such as football, basketball, track and field, and the like. Physical education began to be taken seriously, and a number of specialized sports schools and organizations appeared.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the government was eager to take sports seriously and make it look like the face of the country. From the 1950s to the 70s of the 20th century, China won several gold medals in gymnastics, table tennis, shooting and other events. At that time in 1971, table tennis became a weapon for us to ease relations with US imperialism, and the people in the rivers and lakes called it "ping pong diplomacy". This is no small deal.
After the reform and opening up, China's sports gradually broke free from the shackles of the planned economy and began to advance towards marketization and industrialization. China's performance on the big stages such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships, especially in gymnastics, swimming, diving, table tennis, and badminton, is like a fish in water. The popularity of the sports lottery and the surging of professional leagues have added a lot of fuel and vinegar to China's sports industry.
In 2008, Beijing successfully held the Olympic Games, which was a great peak in China's sports undertakings! The Chinese Government has made bold statements about building a strong country in sports and grasping the popularization of sports and the development of competitive sports as a major matter. In 2022, Beijing will usher in the Winter Olympics, and the progress of ice and snow sports in China is called a rapid pace!
The growth of sports in China is closely tied to the country's political, economic and cultural development. From ancient traditional sports to modern competitive sports, Chinese sports have experienced a leap from being closed to open exchanges, from monotonous to colorful, from a cramped corner to being famous all over the world. This not only shows the glorious achievements of Chinese sports, but also is a true portrayal of the progress and changes of mainland society.