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On December 30, a name that was once a household name made headlines again - Duan Xuan, a well-known former CCTV anchor, was investigated on suspicion of bribery. As soon as this news came out, it immediately set off a huge wave among the fans, and it is hard for people to imagine that this old commentator will not escape the fate of corruption.
Duan Xuan, a familiar name. For many fans born in the 70s and 80s, this name represents the memory of their growing days. For more than 20 years, Duan Xuan has won the love of fans with his fluent language and in-depth explanations. The "World Football" program hosted by him has accompanied the growth of a generation and witnessed the golden age of Chinese football. Unexpectedly, such a commentator celebrity who is respected by fans will not escape the shadow of scandal.
Duan Xuan was born in Beijing in 1972. After graduating from university in 1995, he joined CCTV and started his career as a TV program host. In 2000, 28-year-old Duan Xuan began to host the "World Football" program. With solid expertise and a highly relatable hosting style, the show has made a huge impact among fans. In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Duan Xuan participated in the commentary work, and his voice was transmitted to thousands of households through television, becoming part of the collective memory of a generation.
However, feng shui takes turns, and there are also newcomers in the commentary world. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, He Wei's rise made Duan Xuan feel pressure. After He Wei was born, Duan Xuan's commentary career gradually declined and he lost the host position of "World Football". In 2015, Duan Xuan left CCTV, where he had worked for many years.
After leaving CCTV, Duan Xuan did not choose to retire, but joined the company of Wang Sicong, the second generation of the popular rich, as the legal person and CEO of the newly established Banana Sports Company. Under Duan Xuan's management, Banana Sports was also thriving for a time. In 2017, Banana Sports completed a round of financing of 30 million. Duan Xuan said that the funds will be used to create high-quality sports content products.
Subsequently, Banana Sports' business began to expand into the field of ice and snow. In order to obtain relevant resources, Duan Xuan contacted Liu Aijie, then director of the China Aquatics Center. This person is not simple, and he has a lot of say in the preparations for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In order to obtain benefits, Duan Xuan chose to pay a bribe to Liu. In China, Spain, Norway and other places, Duan Xuan sent bribes of more than 9.5 million yuan to Liu Aijie through various methods (transfers, cash, etc.). In return, Liu Aijie provided relevant resources and facilitation to help Banana Sports further develop and grow.
Liu Aijie himself has also made great achievements. Her most famous achievement was to facilitate Gu Ailing's naturalization as a Chinese citizen, allowing her to represent the Chinese team at the Beijing Winter Olympics. It was Liu Aijie who used his influence to make Gu Ailing's naturalization application approved. Unexpectedly, such an official who plays for Chinese sports cannot escape the temptation of money.
After investigation, the details of Duan Xuan and Liu Aijie's collusion gradually surfaced. Between 2018 and 2020, Duan Xuan made a huge bribe to Liu, enabling Banana Sports to obtain Olympic-related business, making a profit of more than 30 million yuan. In addition, under Liu Aijie's "care", Banana Sports also undertook the broadcast of many sports events on CCTV, making a profit of more than 470 yuan. Liu Aijie himself has also profited a lot from it, and in 2020, he bought a luxury house in Beijing for a total price of 9.45 million yuan.
It can be said that Liu Aijie and Duan Xuan have both contributed to Chinese sports. Liu Aijie promoted Gu Ailing's naturalization, and Duan Xuan explained football knowledge by example. But it is sad that they end up in the field of bribery and bribery. Once you are deceived by money, your nature is difficult to return.
This month, Liu Aijie was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined 2 million yuan for taking bribes. Duan Xuan is still under investigation and has not yet been sentenced. This incident has once again sounded the alarm bell for China's sports circles.
In my opinion, this incident is a painful lesson for Chinese sports and society as a whole.
First, the regulatory system needs to be further tightened. Despite the intensification of anti-corruption efforts in recent years, some sports officials are still able to use their positions for personal gain. Relevant departments also need to further strengthen supervision and resolutely prevent power rent-seeking.
Second, honesty and honesty are still the main theme of the times. In the face of the temptation of money, everyone must remain rational and have a bottom line. No matter how much achievements are made, they cannot be used as a "proof of guilt" for breaking the law and committing crimes. All of society should adopt values that are free from corruption.
Third, public scrutiny of the sports community must not be relaxed. The media and fans should continue to exert the power of public opinion to attack unhealthy trends and maintain fair competition in the sports world.
Fourth, we should severely punish corrupt elements, but we should also tolerate their past achievements. Although he paid the price for his mistakes, the show he hosted had a profound impact on a generation. While condemning crimes, there is also a need to preserve the memory of the positive contributions of the past.
In summary, this incident reflects the lack of integrity in the development of China's sports system. It is necessary for the national regulatory authorities, public opinion, and the sports system itself to work together to adhere to the right style and discipline, so that the sports industry can grow healthily. Duan Xuan's lesson reminds us that no matter how much we achieve, we must not lose ourselves and deviate from our original intentions. Let us continue to strive for the realization of a sports power and the Chinese dream.