One
On April 16, Beijing time, the WCBA officially announced a penalty notice:
On April 13, 2024, in the second round of the 2023-2024 China Women's Basketball League Finals, Sichuan Yuanda Meile Basketball Club played against Inner Mongolia Nongxin Basketball Club (court order 374) during the game, Sichuan Yuanda Meile Basketball Club player Elizabeth Cambage hit the opposing athlete in the face at 4 minutes and 41 seconds in the third quarter, and again swung her elbow and elbowed the opposing athlete in the face at 4 minutes and 31 seconds in the fourth quarter, and the referee on duty made unsportsmanlike fouls on both of her actions (" physical fouls"), and accumulate physical fouls to send them out.
Based on Elizabeth Cambage's behavior, it constitutes a non-basketball technical action that violates the relevant provisions of the "Basketball Rules" and the "Competition Management Measures and Implementation Rules of the Chinese Basketball Association", and therefore constitutes a violation of fair play and sportsmanship in the game as stipulated in Article 10 of the "2023-2024 Chinese Women's Basketball League Violation Punishment Measures".
In order to strictly enforce the discipline of the league, the league organizing committee made the following punishment decisions on Elizabeth Cambage in accordance with Article 10 (9) and Article 11 (1) of the "2023-2024 Chinese Women's Basketball League Violation Punishment Measures":
1. Warning;
2. A fine of Wu Qianyuan;
3. Stop playing a league game with a suspension order of 375 (Sichuan Yuanda Meile VS Inner Mongolia Nongxin).
Two
As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused heated discussions among fans.
First of all, after Cambage made those two physical fouls in the on-the-spot game, some fans suggested that the WCBA official should impose additional penalties on him after the game.
Because he used two out-of-normal game moves in a row, and both of them were aimed at the same player.
This kind of behavior is really bad.
If there is no additional penalty for such behavior, then she may not rein in this game and continue to go her own way.
Not to mention that this is a kind of "contempt" for the rules of the league, and it is also irresponsible for the health of the opposing players.
The most important thing is that when the on-the-spot referee sentenced him to disqualify him for two physical violations, she first refused to cooperate, and only reluctantly walked off the field under the persuasion of her teammates and head coach.
Then, when he passed by the referee, he was still chattering.
Obviously, she didn't think there was much of a problem with the past two actions, and even felt that the referee was a little "harsh" about her blowing.
Let's ask, how can such a player have a basic "awe" for the game and rules without giving a stern "reminder".
Three
However, before this punishment was officially issued, many fans still had no bottom in their hearts.
Because, Cambage's ability is obvious to all.
Including her status in the entire world women's basketball team, there is no doubt.
In addition, this is the finals, once her appearance is restricted, the impact on the entire Sichuan women's basketball team is very huge.
Even, because of such a decision, it will directly affect the ownership of this year's championship.
In view of this, whether the WCBA official will "waive" the punishment for Cambage because of these factors, which is what many fans were worried about before.
However, for now, it is "justice" that has triumphed.
Indeed, don't say that the next game will not directly determine the championship, even if it is, what kind of punishment should be for Cambage, and what kind of punishment it will be.
Standing on the field, everyone is responsible for their actions.
In any form of competition, the biggest "bottom line" must be not to "hurt" the other party, especially with a trace of intentionality and deliberateness.
Because, no matter whether we win or lose, we must be the kind with our heads held high and upright.
In other words, in order to win, we can have some "means", even if it is better to start from the "emotions" of the other party than from the "body" of the other party.