Fan fetish, interfere with the game, the appeal is effective.
The Ukrainian duo showed some uneasiness and anxiety during the match, believing that the shouting of the crowd seriously affected their performance. After the race, the Ukrainian athlete appealed to the referee team with a request to jump again. After discussion by the jury, the appeal of the Ukrainian team was finally upheld.
The referee, Li Na, is an experienced Chinese Olympic champion who has a unique insight into the situation. According to the rules, spectators should be quiet throughout the entire process from the time the player prepares for the move to the time when they enter the water, avoiding any distractions that may affect the athlete's performance. Li Na believes that the fans of Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi really lack basic quality in this link, and their shouting undoubtedly caused interference to other players.
After re-jumping, the Ukrainian combination improved their score significantly and eventually won the bronze medal in the event. If they don't succeed, they may only be ranked and will not be able to win a medal. The on-site commentators also understood this, and they called on all spectators to exercise restraint at critical moments, and wait until the players enter the water before cheering and applauding, giving due respect and support.
This is not the first time this has happened. During the National Diving Championships last year, there was also a situation where Quan Hongchan's fans shouted "referee pressure score" at the scene, which caused a lot of controversy. Olympic champion He Chong issued a refuge on this matter, calling on everyone to look at the competition rationally and not be affected by the "fan circle culture" to make objective judgments.
Experts point out that excessive pursuit and blind defense of idols may affect athletes' self-reflection in the face of defeat, and produce a kind of dependence mentality, thus hindering their own growth. For elite athletes, true growth often stems from perseverance in the face of difficulties and the ability to overcome complex external factors. Only by learning to think independently and face problems head-on can we continue to make progress and move to a higher field.
This incident has sparked a reflection on idol culture. On the one hand, it is understandable that the fanatical support of idols by star chasers has excessive emotional catharsis out of their love for idols. But on the other hand, this kind of behavior does affect the fairness of the event, and may even hurt the interests of other players.
We can't deny that in the current entertainment industry, idol culture has become a trend. Many young people regard idols as spiritual sustenance and care about their every word and deed. Once an idol suffers any "injustice", it will take time to speak up and defend his rights. This mentality of "self-reliance and idolism" has caused some star-chasers to lose their basic judgment and become blind and paranoid.
We also have to see objectively that not all star-chasers are so extreme. Most people just support idols out of affection and don't act aggressively. It's perfectly acceptable that they're cheering on their favorite players on the spot. It was only the gaffes of a few people that led to this controversial incident.
We should not point the finger at the entire star-chasing group, but should guide everyone to form a rational and civilized way of chasing stars. As an idol athlete, you must also learn to correctly guide your fans, let them establish correct values, and respect the discipline of the arena and the rights and interests of other players while supporting your idol.
Only by working together can idol culture develop significantly in the mainland. We should treat this cultural phenomenon with an open and inclusive mind, and guide and regulate it in the right way, instead of blindly denying and criticizing. This has become a way of life for contemporary young people, and we should respect the value orientation of young people.