In the fierce showdown at the Italian Open, an unexpected episode disrupted the rhythm of the match. Climate protesters took action in both games, throwing confetti and gluing themselves to the stands as a way to show concern for the climate crisis.
Here's a question, how did they break through the stadium security?
The players were engrossed in the round of 16 clash between American Madison Keys and Solana Sylstea when suddenly a group of protesters in orange vests burst into the stadium, threw confetti into the air and sat down peacefully on the court. The match was interrupted and both players had to return to the locker room.
Spectators were unhappy with the sudden situation, and security personnel quickly intervened to remove the protesters from the stadium. At the same time, some protesters have chosen a more extreme way to express their position, using glue to stick themselves to the stands and continue their struggle.
In a statement, the organizers mentioned that police and firefighters had also joined the ranks to deal with the protests. Despite the protests, Keys eventually defeated Solana Sylstea 6-2 6-1 to advance to the quarter-finals, where she will face world number one Iga Svitek.
A similar scene took place on Court 12. Santiago González and Edward Roger Vasselin were disrupted by protesters in the doubles match, but the match was able to resume after the protesters were dispersed.
The group posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the protest. In the video, protesters chant: "We don't have any more water." We are in a state of emergency. You have to do something about it......" reflects their sense of urgency about the climate and social crisis.
The organizers of the Italian Open revealed that they have launched several protests. The group's main demand is to establish a compensation fund for climate disasters, and they hope that by doing so, they will raise awareness and urgency about climate issues.
Although this event disrupted the order of the competition, it also brought an important topic to the public eye - the climate crisis. Although the protesters' behavior is extreme, the starting point is very good, but the methods are not glamorous. Climate change is a global issue that requires everyone's attention and action.
This incident also poses a new challenge for the organizers of sports events, how to ensure the smooth running of the event, and how to properly handle emergencies to ensure the safety of everyone and the fairness of the competition.