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On April 20, the women's 100m hurdles competition of the Diamond League Shanghai Station came to an end. The result of the highly anticipated race sparked strong controversy, with China's Wu Yanni finishing 10th in 13.04 seconds, setting a new personal best, but her attire and post-race interview sparked criticism from netizens.
Wu Yanni's "cross-dressing" in the competition caused controversy
According to reports, Wu Yanni wore a black hip-baring vest in this 100-meter hurdles race, with a large area of bare skin, and accessories such as earrings and bracelets.
This dress is undoubtedly against the dress code of athletics, making her look more like an entertainer performing on the runway than a professional athlete. In an international tournament full of strong players, athletes should focus on the competition and prepare at their best, rather than using the competition as a stage to show their personal style.
Wu Yanni's "cross-dressing appearance" this time is not the first time, she has been questioned many times for her "showy" style and makeup in the competition. Some critics believe that she pays too much attention to the external packaging and does not focus enough on the competition itself, while others feel that her style has contributed to the negative atmosphere of "spectatorship" on the stadium.
Indeed, sportsmanship advocates strength and victory, beauty and dress do not determine an excellent athlete, and blindly pursuing external eye-catching effects is against sportsmanship.
However, we should also understand that Wu Yanni may want to express herself in her own way and attract attention. She is still an early athlete and lacks experience in this area, which deserves guidance rather than blame.
Rather than criticizing athletes' individualized expressions, the relevant authorities could introduce more detailed dress codes, which would be more conducive to improving the problem.
Wu Yanni's reaction after the game was unsatisfactory
In addition to the dress code, Wu Yanni's reaction after the match was also met with many questions. In an interview with reporters, she reportedly said she had to "dress up nicely" as a sign of "respect for the audience and the game." This statement surprised many people, thinking that Wu Yanni had a problem with her attitude and did not put the result of the game first.
Indeed, Wu Yanni's explanation this time is unconvincing. The core of sportsmanship is competitive strength rather than external packaging, and the athlete's first task is to give it his all and fight to the end, rather than wearing makeup to "please" the audience.
This time, although Wu Yanni broke her own record, she was still ranked at the bottom, but she looked relaxed after the game, and her attitude towards defeat was too casual, which did not match the image of a professional player.
However, we also have to put ourselves in Wu Yanni's shoes, after all, she is only a young girl in her early 20s. In the face of failure, her psychological adjustment may not be mature and stable enough to have such a response.
Relevant departments can strengthen psychological counseling and training for athletes to help them develop the right attitude towards competition. Rather than one-sidedly attacking a young player's inappropriate words and deeds.
The incident illustrates the existence of issues of concern in the field of sports
Wu Yanni's "cross-dressing appearance" and post-game statement reflect that there are still some problems worthy of attention in the field of sports competition in the mainland.
Poor regulation. Relevant departments need to further improve the athletes' dress code, strictly require athletes to obey team discipline, and avoid individualized dress affecting the overall image. It is also necessary to strengthen psychological counseling and education for young athletes to help them correctly understand the competitive spirit and establish a correct professional attitude.
Media coverage is out of balance. Many media exaggerated Wu Yanni's negative news and created hot topics to gain ratings, but ignored the difficulties in her own growth. It is necessary to strengthen the professionalism and sense of responsibility of the media, rationally look at the inappropriate words and deeds of athletes, and emphasize the reasons behind them, rather than simply criticizing and ridiculing.
Public expectations are too high. Netizens have discussed a lot, demanding that athletes match their words and deeds in line with "political correctness", but ignore that they are also ordinary young people and need time to grow.
The public should understand that athletes are under pressure and support rather than blame. Sports workers, the media, and the public need to reflect on this incident and create a good environment for the healthy development of sports in China.
Aftermath
Wu Yanni's attire, words and deeds in the 100m hurdles competition of the Diamond League are indeed unsatisfactory, but we must also remain rational and accept and guide the athletes who are still growing. Avoid over-criticism and negative attacks.
Relevant departments need to strengthen regulation and guidance, the media need to strengthen professional reporting, and the public needs to give tolerance and understanding, so that China's sports construction can develop in a more correct direction. Let us work together to promote the healthy progress of sports competition with a gentle and wise attitude.
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