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A table tennis match may be a matter of a snap of a finger, but in that brief period of time, the debate between justice and treatment can lead to a long discussion. Don't rush to pick your position, let's talk about a contest on both sides of the table, but this time it's not just a contest of skills, it's a contest of rules, a contest of fairness. Aruna, a Nigerian table tennis player, has suffered a drop in the rankings, fines and a prize money he didn't receive in time for failing to participate in two important tournaments, raising questions about the fairness of sports.
** The repeated zeroing results prompted Aruna to be unable to restrain himself and shouted on the Internet. In his opinion, this approach ignores his unfortunate experience of not being able to compete due to food poisoning, as well as the rankings he has worked so hard to earn. Could it be that this effort to rank in the top 20 has been ruthlessly wiped out?
In response to the controversy, ITTF's Steve Denton made it clear that all penalties are carried out according to pre-established guidelines. He highlighted the role of the system: "These provisions are not untargeted, but are designed to attract the best players and increase the impact and financial viability of our events. "It seems to him that the rules exist to ensure broad participation and a long-term perspective of the game, and not to be discriminatory or unfair for a while.
But can this set of rules and regulations really achieve a balance between fairness and humanity? When the rules collide with the athlete's unexpected situation, should we consider giving special care to them? After all, table tennis is known for its speed and precision, but the mystery of life is far more than what can be defined by a racket and a table.
The subtleties of the event are unquestionable. Aruna, for example, was unable to provide timely medical reports due to the unfortunate condition of food poisoning, which was at the heart of his downward trend. However, if he chose to play for his club team, which resulted in his failure to participate in WTT events, should he face such a harsh penalty of 0? Steve Denton made it clear that "once players are generally exempt from accountability on the international stage under the pretext of club competitions, the structure of global competition will be shattered." These words reveal the iron blood of the rules, and also show the determination of the ITTF to maintain the existing system.
So, is Aruna's genuine outpouring more impressive, or is Steve Denton's strict adherence to the rules more convincing?