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A pool of Parisian glory and turmoil
Paris, a city full of romance, is boiling with the arrival of the Olympic Games, on the banks of the Seine, under the Eiffel Tower, athletes from all over the world are competing for dreams and glory
Under the huge aura of the Olympic Games, the swimming competition is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching events, in the pool, the waves are rolling, the water splashes, every player is like a sword out of the sheath, chopping the waves, fighting bravely, the audience seats, the voices are boiling, the applause is thunderous, cheering for the athletes, and cheering for this exciting competition
Pool Rivalry: Where Fast and Furious Collide
On August 3, the men's 200-meter individual medley final kicked off in anticipation, bringing together top masters from all over the world, including Chinese swimming star Wang Shun, and the host player, known as the "God of Water" Marchand
As soon as the whistle sounded at the beginning of the race, the players jumped into the water like arrows from the string, and in the pool, a white wave was suddenly set off, Wang Shun reacted quickly, and quickly occupied a favorable position after entering the water, he was skillful, stretched his swimming posture, and drew a beautiful arc in the water, while Marchand showed strong explosiveness, he established the lead in the first 100 meters and maintained the advantage all the way
In the end, Marchand was the first to hit the wall without any suspense and successfully defended the Olympic champion in the event, while Wang Shun added another precious bronze medal to the Chinese team with his tenacious perseverance and stable performance
Subtlety on the podium: the story behind the smile
At the award ceremony, Wang Shun, who was wearing the national flag, had a bright smile on his face, this bronze medal was not only an affirmation of his hard work on the field, but also the best reward for his perseverance over the years, and Marchand, who stood on the highest podium, was particularly high-spirited, holding high the gold medal and accepting the cheers and applause of the audience
Behind this seemingly harmonious picture, there is a subtle atmosphere, and attentive viewers may find that Wang Shun and Marchand on the podium, although they maintain a polite smile, there seems to be some communication and interaction between their eyes, they do not hug and celebrate each other like the competitors in other events, but each is immersed in their own emotions
Silent Rejection: Cultural Differences or Personal Knots?
An even more intriguing scene occurred after the award ceremony, when Wang Shun and Marchand walked off the podium and walked towards their respective coaching teams, Wang Shun's coach Zhu Zhigen, full of congratulations, took the initiative to extend his hand to Marchand
Marchand's move immediately attracted the attention of the audience and the media, and some people believed that it could be caused by cultural differences, after all, different countries and regions have different understandings of physical contact and social etiquette, perhaps, Marchand did not do it intentionally, but was not used to shaking hands with the opposing coach after the game
More people expressed puzzlement and questioning this, they believe that the core of sportsmanship lies in respecting the opponent, regardless of victory or defeat, should show due grace and bearing, Marchand, as a world champion, such an obvious evasive behavior is really ungraceful and contrary to the Olympic spirit
Netizens are hotly discussed: sportsmanship and demeanor on the field
Marchand's refusal to shake hands with Zhu Zhigen quickly sparked heated discussions on social media, with netizens expressing their opinions one after another
Some netizens expressed their understanding of Marchand's behavior, believing that it may be caused by cultural differences and should not be over-interpreted, they believe that every country has its own culture and customs, and we should respect different cultural differences and should not impose our own values on others
More netizens criticized Marchand's behavior, believing that this is a sign of disrespect for opponents, they believe that the core of sportsmanship is fair competition, respect for opponents, regardless of victory or defeat, should show due demeanor and bearing, Marchand, as a world champion, should lead by example and set a good example for the younger generation
Some netizens pointed out that Marchand's behavior may be related to his personal character and experience, and it is reported that Marchand has had similar controversial behaviors in previous games, which may be related to the education and growth environment he received since he was a child, or maybe he deliberately kept a distance from his opponents in order to maintain focus and competitiveness
Conclusion: Respect and understanding bring sport back to its purity
Marchand's refusal to shake hands with Zhu Zhigen, although it was only a small episode, but it caused people to think about sportsmanship, in today's increasingly commercial competitive sports, athletes are under tremendous pressure, they need to constantly break through themselves, strive for better results, at any time, we should not forget the essence of sports - fair play, respect for opponents, unity and friendship
It is hoped that in future competitions, similar incidents can be reduced, so that sports can return to purity, and respect and friendship will become the main theme inside and outside the arena
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