The use of mobile phones during the pause caused controversy, focusing on the balance between the impression of the audience
In the semi-finals with Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong was captured by media cameras when he was browsing his mobile phone in the players' box during a break. It is widely believed among fans that the use of mobile phones during the suspension of the game not only has a bad effect on the spectators, but also shows a lack of focus on the game. The head coach of the women's team, Marin, who was also present at the time, responded in an interview that it was entirely up to the players to decide what they chose to do during the break without the coach present. However, he made it clear that the use of mobile phones does leave a bad impression on the audience, which is not professional enough and may be a bad example for primary and secondary school students.
However, it is worth noting that the ITTF does not have clear regulations on the suspension of the game, only that players cannot exceed the permitted area of the competition rules, and eating and drinking during the break are allowed, and there are no specific regulations on the use of mobile phones and conversation.
After the game, Chen Xingtong responded to this, saying that he browsed his mobile phone only to adjust his mentality moderately, and had no other intentions. He stressed that this did not affect the communication with the head coach and had nothing to do with the result of the match. At the same time, he said that he would take care to avoid the recurrence of this problem in the future. This response appears to be an expression of reflection on its own actions and a positive response to public concerns.
The struggle between regulations and freedom, the pressure and helplessness of the life of the national player
Some people questioned Tongtong's behavior, saying that he only glanced at his phone. But some people immediately retorted: "Are you allowed to look at your phone during the college entrance examination? Who knows if you have unintentionally glanced at your phone or received a code for cheating! During the exam, people ask you to look at your phone to regulate your emotions?" The author believes that there is really no need to dwell too much on this, because this is completely different from the college entrance examination. One is in a place where there is a clear prohibition on carrying mobile phones, and the other is in a place where there are no relevant regulations, so it can be said that the same practice does not violate the regulations
In this case, someone may be overly critical of the behavior of the same person and complicate things. The gaokao is a solemn and formal exam, while table tennis is a sporting competition, and the background, regulations, and purposes behind the two are different. Looking at the phone when the competition is suspended may be just to simply relax, and has nothing to do with the use of mobile phones in the college entrance examination
In fact, why argue about this? While there are laws and regulations in the country, each family and industry also has its own rules and regulations. Against this backdrop, every industry is no exception to constraints. If the Chinese Table Tennis Association stipulates that players are not allowed to use mobile phones during the suspension of the game, then this is an express rule, and violating the rules means violating the rules, and conversely, if the association does not have specific regulations on the use of mobile phones during the suspension time, then the player's behavior in this regard is not a violation. As the saying goes, "Anything can be done without a law".
It is worth mentioning that the views of some netizens seem to be too harsh on these arguments. Becoming a national player, especially a national table tennis player, is by no means an easy task! They cannot fail in international competitions, they cannot make radical remarks in the face of fierce competition within the team, they cannot use their mobile phones at will during the suspension period, they cannot be too flamboyant in interviews, and they are even subject to many restrictions in terms of personal relationships. At the same time, they also have to endure all kinds of negative comments and provocations from their teammates' irrational fans. In this regard, the author really feels helpless
In such an environment, the lives of the national players are almost shrouded in countless restrictions, which will inevitably arouse sympathy and understanding for them. They need to work and live under extremely harsh conditions, and the hardships and pressures are beyond imagination. Perhaps we should look at their every move more rationally and understand the pressure and difficulties behind it, rather than being too harsh