The Beijing Half Marathon has attracted much attention, and this year it has caused controversy because of the suspected "escort" championship. In response to netizens' questions, the official said that an investigation would be conducted and a fair result would be given. We want the truth to come out, but we should pay more attention to the sports environment and cultural issues behind it. Only by returning to the true nature of sports can sports glow with the brilliance of life.
On April 14th, the Beijing Half Marathon came to an end. On the field, Chinese player He Jie completed a counterattack in the final stage and won the men's championship by a narrow margin.
The video footage after the race shows that the three foreign runners in front of them deliberately slowed down and made a gesture of turning back, as if they were "escorting the run". This caused netizens to question whether He Jie received special care. In response to the heated discussion, the official said that it had taken note and would investigate the doubts.
It is suspected of "escorting" the champion, which is indeed unfair and just. We should be concerned about the problems behind the scenes. There is an inappropriate orientation in the sports environment. In order to create Chinese champions, individual organizers may be more flexible in the operation of the rules. This is contrary to the spirit of sportsmanship and should be a cause for vigilance. Commercialization leads to distorted values.
After the event was commercialized, the winner became the most commercially valuable promotional item. This may drive the parties concerned to do whatever it takes. Nationalist sentiments are exploited. It is also contrary to the essence of sports that some people win the championship to win glory for the country and politicize and nationalize the sport.
The development of sports should never be based on fraud. We must be wary of the use of sport by individuals for other purposes, which will greatly undermine the vitality of sport. The beauty of sports lies in fair play, and cheating to win the championship will eventually be denied by history. This suspected escort incident should remind us to return to the true nature of sports - health and happiness, rather than honor.
Health and happiness are the essence of physical activity. Exercising the body through physical fitness and strengthening the physique is the origin of sports. Sports can regulate the mood and make people feel happy, which is the original intention of sports.
Many traditional sports have developed from this. The present generation should cherish the authenticity of sports, not just pursue awards. Because health and joy are the most precious gifts that sports give us.
Fair play is at the heart of sportsmanship. Unlike other fields, the outcome of the competition is not important, but the positive sentiment reflected in the process. The spirit of respect, fraternity, cooperation, and progress displayed in fair play is worth learning from everyone. If the outcome prevails over everything else, even at the expense of misinterpreting the rules, it is against sportsmanship.
We should advocate a return to the true nature of sports and reshape the vitality and vitality of sports. In schools, it is necessary to promote the sportsmanship of "friendship first, competition second", and enhance friendship through sports, rather than creating competitive pressure. In society, it is necessary to oppose the excessive commercialization and politicization of sports, and adhere to the true nature of sports.
In the arena, it is necessary to strictly enforce the law, put an end to all fraudulent behaviors, and ensure the fairness and justice of sports competitions. Only in this way can sports become an important force for enhancing social civilization and promoting the all-round development of people. Let's work together to care for the life of sports and reconstruct the ideal of sports!