Recently, there were some unpleasant incidents at an international table tennis tournament in Incheon. Some of the fanatical fans of the Chinese table tennis team disrupted the order of the court during the match, and their loud shouts and aggressive behavior left the athletes, including well-known players Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, speechless, and this behavior also caused widespread discussion and criticism on the Internet.
Sports events are not only a demonstration of competitive spirit and sports culture, but also a window of national image and personal quality. A cult fan culture is not uncommon in sports, especially in table tennis, a traditional Chinese sport, where fans are often enthusiastic about supporting the national team. However, when this kind of enthusiasm goes beyond the scope of reasonableness, disrupts the normal order of the competition, and even affects the performance of athletes and the fairness of the competition, it needs to cause us to think deeply.
First of all, we must recognise that at the heart of any sporting event should be respect for the sport itself, as well as respect for all participants. This includes respect for athletes, coaches, referees and spectators themselves. The maintenance of order on the field is not only to ensure the smooth progress of the game, but also to reflect a civilized etiquette of watching the game. The behavior of spectators, especially on the international stage, is often seen as a reflection of the overall quality and civility of a country.
In this incident, the behavior of some national table tennis fans has obviously gone beyond the scope of normal support and encouragement. Their shouts and actions not only break the calm of the game, but can also have a detrimental effect on the mentality of the athletes. Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, experienced top players, are able to maintain restraint, but for other athletes who are young or mentally unstable, such an environment can have a substantial impact on their performance.
In this regard, we should call on all spectators of sports events, especially fans, to consciously maintain the order of the stadium and rationally express their support and love. At the same time, the organizers should also strengthen on-site management and ensure the fairness and seriousness of the competition by formulating and enforcing strict rules and regulations. In addition, the media and society should also play a role in guiding the public to establish a correct concept of watching the games, promote civilized viewing, and oppose any form of irrational behavior.
On the international stage, every audience member is the voice of their country. Our words and deeds are not only about our personal image, but also about the country. Therefore, we need to find a balance between love and restraint, support our sports idols in a more civilized and rational way, and show a good image of Chinese fans. Only in this way can we create a better competition environment for athletes, and at the same time win more respect and praise for the national table tennis team and Chinese sports.