Sun Yingsha's runner-up battle caused a fan commotion
Tournament recap
In March 2024, the highly anticipated Singapore Grand Slam Table Tennis Tournament kicked off in the Lion City. As a top event in table tennis, it has attracted the participation of many top players. The Chinese team has a strong lineup, consisting of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Liang Jingkun, Xu Xin, Lin Gaoyuan, Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, Liu Shiwen and other 12 singles players.
The tournament entered the white-hot stage, and the national players showed their top skills and tenacious fighting spirit on the field. Especially Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance made the fans crazy at the scene. In the women's singles final, she endured a battle and finally lost to teammate Chen Meng and won the runner-up. Although she missed the championship, Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance won the applause of the audience.
Reflection on fan behavior
The event also exposed some fan misconduct. Sun's avid fans shouted loudly at critical moments, interfering with the opponent's serve and affecting the course of the match. The commentator reluctantly said that this kind of behavior violates sportsmanship and undermines the discipline of the field.
Taiwanese player Zheng Yijing was even more outspoken in criticizing the unreasonable behavior of these fans. She said that Ms. Sun's fans were "too noisy and unqualified" and seriously interfered with the game. Zheng Yijing described it as "a bunch of girls with no quality".
This incident has triggered people's reflection on the "fan circle culture". Some fans have lost their rationality in idol worship, and their behavior not only affects the fairness and justice of the event, but also harms the public morality of sports. Experts pointed out that if this phenomenon of "rice circles" is not guided and regulated, it will have a negative impact on young people.
Psychological stress in athletes
Outside the arena, Sun Yingsha is also under huge psychological pressure. She said in an interview: "The two of us (and Chen Meng really experienced a lot, we really encouraged each other at that time, and there was no one else at that time, just the two of us and the two coaches. Every day, when there is pressure and emotions, they are talking to each other. ＂
The various controversies after the game exacerbated Sun Yingsha's psychological burden. Some fans questioned her controversial ball in the tiebreaker, believing that she had misbehaved. Although neither side has responded publicly, the uproar of public opinion has undoubtedly increased the pressure on Sun Yingsha.
In the face of great pressure, Sun Yingsha showed extraordinary psychological quality. She calmly commented on her opponent after the match: "She's still good. We were the same age and she was only a few days older than me and I always found it fun to race against her. Sun Yingsha used an optimistic and positive attitude to resolve her inner troubles.
Sportsmanship
This incident has once again aroused people's attention to the ethics of sports. Experts said that athletes should consciously practice the core values of socialism and take the initiative to undertake the mission of raising the banner, gathering the hearts of the people, and educating new people. They should stress taste, style, and responsibility, and strive to be literary and artistic workers who are both virtuous and artistic.
Fans should also be understanding and supportive. Excessive star-chasing behavior not only affects the fairness of the event, but also brings additional psychological pressure to athletes. We should create a good atmosphere for sports and jointly promote the healthy development of sports.
Media guidance responsibility
As an important guide of public opinion, the media also plays an important role in this event. Experts believe that the media should adhere to a positive propaganda policy, strengthen the guidance of public opinion, and strengthen news services. Make full use of all kinds of traditional media and new media, give full play to the leading role of the central mainstream media, and increase the publicity and reporting of sports events.
Only when the media and all sectors of society work together can we truly create a clean sports environment. We need to plough the courts, sweep the holes, stir up turbidity and promote purity, and we also need to establish a long-term mechanism to effectively curb undesirable tendencies and clear the atmosphere in the field of sports.
Harmonious development prospects
Looking at this incident, we can see the various problems and challenges in the development of sports. However, we should also realize that as long as all sectors of society make concerted efforts, we will certainly be able to promote the healthy development of sports.