Aruna recently posted a lengthy complaint against WTT on a Chinese social networking site, which sparked a lot of attention and heated discussions from all walks of life. He blamed WTT for the two fines and non-payment of prize money, which led to criticism of the ITTF and WTT, as well as reflections on the development of table tennis and the protection of athletes' rights.
Let's take a look at Aruna first. Aruna, an African table tennis player, said in a long article that he often has no coach and no logistical support. On the contrary, the Chinese table tennis team has a complete set of coaches and logistics staff, and has achieved excellent results in the competition. This difference has led to reflection on how to protect the legitimate rights and interests of athletes.
In the article, Aruna complained that the WTT had penalized him twice and that he had not been given out prize money. First of all, he was fined a sum of money because he couldn't participate in the competition because he had diarrhea and didn't show the doctor's medical certificate. Secondly, he was also fined for not being able to play at the Incheon Championship. In addition, Aruna also said that he did not receive prize money for participating in many tournaments. This calls into question WTT's business model.
Aruna chose to play at the club in order to get paid on time in order to survive. At the same time, it reflects the financial difficulties faced by athletes. Table tennis is a professional sport in which athletes put a lot of effort into the sport and get their due. However, in practice, the legitimate rights and interests of some athletes are not well protected.
WTT is an ITTF organization whose purpose is to increase athletes' earnings and expand their impact. However, Aruna's complaint has led to accusations against the ITTF as well. The ITTF and WTT presidents reacted to Aruna's complaint, saying that the punishment was imposed on the basis of regulations and not discrimination. The WTT has done its best to prevent participants from competing due to diarrhoea, but has failed to provide a medical certificate in a timely manner;
The WTT International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is unanimous in its opinion on the penalties for missing the Incheon Championships. As for the arrears of prize money, the WTT said that they will actively resolve the matter.
Aruna responded by saying that he would take the WTT World Table Tennis Federation to court and hoped that more athletes would come forward and speak out. This incident has aroused widespread concern about the protection of athletes' rights and interests. Athletes are not just participants in the competition, they are also the promoters and ambassadors of the sport. Only when the rights and interests of athletes are fully protected, can they devote themselves to training and competitions, and make greater contributions to the development of table tennis.
In addition to the issue of protecting athletes' rights, the uncertainty of WTT rules is also an important factor in the debate. Due to the uncertainty of the event time, the contestants should make sufficient preparations before the competition, which will also affect the fairness and enjoyment of the event. This requires WTT to make clearer and fairer rules for the development and implementation of competition rules.
Aruna's lengthy post on social networking sites raised questions about the protection of athletes' rights and the WTT. Athletes deserve to be duly rewarded for their efforts, and their rights should not be disregarded. In this regard, the ITTF should pay more attention to the rights and interests of athletes, establish a fair, transparent and stable management system, and promote the further development of table tennis.
Is Aruna's punishment fair?
In my opinion, Aruna's punishment is fair to some extent. As a table tennis player, participating in competitions requires compliance with the rules of the ITTF, whether it is submitting a doctor's certificate or participating in international competitions, these are the rules that athletes should follow. Aruna was punished because he missed the Incheon Championship because he did not submit a medical certificate in time and chose to play for the club. These rules apply to all athletes, so Aruna's punishment is not specifically directed at him.
Is WTT's handling of award arrears reasonable?
In my opinion, WTT's handling of the arrears of prize money is unjustified. WTT is a professional table tennis organization, and it is only natural that the prize money that belongs to it will be paid out on time, because it is the hard-earned money of the players and the motivation for them to participate in the competition. Failure to receive the prize money on time will not only affect the life and career development of athletes, but also cause athletes to lose their trust and support for WTT. The WTT should take the prize money seriously to ensure that all athletes receive their wages in a timely manner.
Should athletes speak up about WTT?
My view is that players should come forward and have their say on the WTT issue. Issues such as unpaid prize money and uncertainty about the date of the tournament are not only Aruna, but also other players. If more players could stand up and voice their doubts and grievances to Aruna, it would put more pressure on WTT to make some changes to address the issue. Athletes should work together to protect their rights and careers.
This incident also triggered thinking about table tennis. As a global sport, table tennis is not only a competitive competition, but also a bridge to convey friendship and promote communication. We should pay attention to the protection of athletes' rights and interests, provide them with a better development environment and opportunities, and let table tennis be more widely promoted and developed around the world.
It is hoped that through this incident, more people's attention and thinking about table tennis can be aroused, and the healthy development of table tennis on a global scale can be promoted. At the same time, it is also hoped that the WTT World Table Tennis Federation can take the protection of athletes' rights and interests seriously, establish a more fair and stable management mechanism, and make greater contributions to the prosperity of table tennis. Let's work together to make table tennis shine more brightly in the world!