In the 10-meter platform final of the 2023 National Diving Championships this week, Chen Yuxi won the championship with 436.80 points, and Quan Hongchan won the runner-up with 427.60 points.
But after the game, there was a discordant scene - a fan yelled in the stands, thinking that the referee was unfair and deliberately pressed Quan Hongchan's score. This fan also startled Quan Hongchan, who was being interviewed.
Chen Yuxi (middle) and Quan Hongchan (left) have always been healthy competition and promote each other. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Subsequently, on social media, there were many assertions about "referee scores", and even derived attacks on Chen Yuxi and Chen Yuxi's family...
In the face of the bad behavior of the fan circle, He Chong, the Olympic diving champion, Quan Hongchan's Zhanjiang hometown, and China's famous diving legend, couldn't stand it anymore - late at night on the 25th, He Chong published a long article on his personal Weibo, angrily denouncing the behavior of the fan circle, and refuting the fallacy of "pressure points".
Chen Yuxi (middle), Quan Hongchan (left) and Jiang Linjing at the award ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Here's why we rush the full text:
This thing belongs to me for fun, I know that amateurs watch two divers diving, I don't know, I think I am watching "my child" play role party fight.
Oh, I'm sorry.,It's not so extreme to read comics.,After all, it's normal to have a preference for paper people.,This posture is already a rice circle.。
Because a child is particularly dazzling, it has become a projection of his own body and mind, and then he feels that the plot should revolve around his favorite characters, and he can't eat at all, and if he is a little deflated, he blames the external environment for strange objective factors, and even begins to wonder if someone is hindering it.
So what, my favorite idol lost, so the other party is strong enough to control the game? Oh, since 2021, so many world series, Quan Hongchan has been targeted by her own family, right?
Then I'll just say it bluntly - if you really like Quan Hongchan, send less of this kind of strange thing, good for you and good for her.
It can only be said that in our fast-paced society, the advancement of information technology has made it possible to instantly access almost any information, and the advantage of this thing is that everyone can get more information about some of the unpopular games, and the disadvantage is that it is all mud and sand, and it can always cultivate strange things.
With the addition of self-media and self-exertion, the younger generation will inevitably be affected by the judgment of not necessarily correct views under the impact of massive information.
In the end, the fan circle has become a force to be reckoned with, and a phenomenon that originally belonged to the entertainment industry has now also penetrated the sports field. Is that a good thing? It's terrible.
The emotionality and cult of personality brought about by the fan circle culture can have a negative impact on athletes. At the end of the day, many young fans put their favorite star or athlete in a near-perfect position, and when these idols fail to achieve the desired results, these fans often look for external factors to defend the idol.
In sports such as diving, the judges' ratings have become the focus of many controversies. Some people are easily influenced by misleading remarks without fully understanding the rules and scoring criteria of the event, such as this time, some extreme fans of Quan Hongchan believe that the referee's defeat should be attributed to the referee's low score.
But I'm going to tell you right now that this way of thinking is very dangerous. First, it deprives athletes of the opportunity for self-reflection and learning in the face of challenges and failures.
For the average athlete for the time being, but for the athlete who is expected to hit the GOAT, only by constantly analyzing and summarizing their own performance can the athlete find the direction to improve his skills and reach a higher level in future competitions.
The athlete's mindset should be proactive rather than passively blaming external factors.
Regarding your shouting of "playing low" and "pressing the score", our diving leader Zhou Jihong once said something that I think is unforgettable, that is, if the referee can still press your score, it proves that you still have a lot of problems.
It is precisely because of this that I have been trying to challenge more difficult moves, trying to be irrefutably strong, Quan Hongchan baby at least hasn't scored a zero score in the competition, right?
He Chong has won multiple world championships in diving and won the gold medal in the three-meter springboard at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
In a way, every judge's rating is a form of feedback on an athlete's performance, and the best athletes learn from this feedback and continuously improve themselves.
And some phenomena in the fan circle culture, such as excessive pursuit and blind defense, may lead to athletes, especially young athletes, to develop a dependency mentality.
But I must say that this mindset weakens the sense of crisis and urgency of athletes, and affects their pursuit of self-improvement.
I used to always say that Quan Hongchan's success and popularity in the Olympics had a considerable hidden danger, that is, it was smooth sailing in the early days, but it may also make her miss the important experience of gradually overcoming difficulties and challenges.
Of course, China is at a unique level in diving, and it doesn't look like much. But I think that Quan Hongchan is a player who can win four, five or even six Olympic gold medals, and if she is ruined in the spotlight like this, frankly, it's a pity.
Moreover, when there are two strong players in a project, the real growth often comes from the perseverance in the face of difficulties and the ability to overcome complex external factors, especially the ability to withstand pressure in the final. I have to say that at this point, Quan Hongchan does have room for improvement.
But it's really normal, and an athlete's career should be gradual, from the beginning to the ground and eventually to the top of the world. In the process, athletes experience a variety of emotions: nervousness, excitement, loss, and happiness, which are all integral parts of the growth path.
The athletes we want to see are not short-lived miracles, but fighters who have come out stronger after the storm.
Equally, let's not forget that in competitive sports, especially at the national team level, every appearance of an athlete represents the image and honor of the country, and their performance on the international stage is closely linked to the country's reputation.
Therefore, athletes must have the right values and professional attitudes. They need to realize that behind every achievement they have achieved, there are countless people who have contributed and the expectations of the whole country. Therefore, the achievements of athletes are not just individual victories, but the glory of the whole country.
Therefore, in the actual athlete management, in order to maintain concentration and avoid external interference, in sports training, the management often restricts the use of electronic devices such as smartphones by athletes, and in fact, this is also taken into account.
This is not only to ensure that the athletes are well rested, but more importantly to be able to maintain 100% concentration during training so that they can better improve their skills and competitive fitness. Every minute of training is to show your best self on the field and win glory for the country.
However, you can't restrict a child from watching Douyin, not searching for himself, and not being influenced by fans. So, sometimes, fans need to be a little conscious.
In today's society where sports and entertainment are increasingly mixed, we must be vigilant not to let the atmosphere of the entertainment industry affect the purity of sports.
If retired athletes choose to enter the entertainment industry in the future, it is their personal choice, and we should respect their decision. But for athletes who are still pursuing their sporting dreams, it is essential to maintain a competitive spirit and professional discipline.
I also hope that fans can chase stars sensibly and don't help here.
In conclusion, while chasing their dreams, athletes need to constantly improve themselves and strive to overcome all challenges. Fans should also give them the right guidance and support so that they can grow up in a healthy environment and ultimately win honor for the country.