21-year-old Xia Sining's briefs are too narrow and cause controversy! The coaching team officially responded
In modern sports, in addition to skill and perseverance, the equipment of athletes is also in the spotlight. In particular, the functional and aesthetic aspects of clothing are considered comprehensively, the explosiveness is reflected in the intensity of the public response to such events, and the high degree of explosiveness is shown in the discussion of athletes' attire, while predictability is constantly challenged by new circumstances.
Last year, triathlete Ah Shuang sparked heated discussions by posting a video of the event on social media while wearing swim briefs. Although this swimsuit-style briefs are special equipment for the competition, they have caused controversy in the public eye, making Ah Shuang rarely compete in the same outfit in the future. The same fate recently befell track and field athlete Xia Sining. Xia Sining, born in Hunan Province in 2003, began to train in track and field at an early age and has made a name for herself in many domestic and international competitions. With her extraordinary appearance and excellent athletic ability, Xia Sining is known as the "Goddess of Athletics" and shines in the commercial market in 2023, becoming the spokesperson of many brands.
However, "there are many popular people", when Xia Sining won the championship in Nanjing, her dress became the focus of heated discussions in the outside world. Some netizens criticized Xia Sining's choice of tight briefs, believing that they were too revealing and not suitable for public appearance. Still, there are many voices on Xia Sining's side, arguing that track and field athletes should enjoy the same freedom if divers can wear similar equipment. Some rational commentators have suggested that the focus should be on the athlete's performance and sportsmanship, rather than on his attire.
In fact, regarding the choice of sports equipment, there have long been explanations made by professionals. Sportswear is designed to reduce friction and wind resistance during exercise, improving athletes' performance. According to reports, Xia Sining's coaching team made it clear that the choice of briefs was to strive for better results. Since the referee did not raise any objections to this, it shows that Xia Sining's equipment is in line with the rules of the game, and the public's attention should be focused on the game itself, rather than unreasonably amplifying the dress controversy and causing unnecessary impact.
Whether it is Ah Shuang or Xia Sining, their behavior of choosing specific competition equipment is understandable. The root of the problem lies in the excessive attention and misunderstanding of the athletes' attire by some viewers. In this era of pluralism and openness, we should pay more attention to the charm of the movement itself, rather than making a fuss about unnecessary details.