A recent piece of news made me a little embarrassed. The Hong Kong Football Association announced that because of the esports version of the Asian Cup"afc easian cup 2023"The game program did not correctly display the names of the teams from "Hong Kong, China", and the Hong Kong team decided to withdraw from the tournament held in Qatar. Although this incident happened in the field of esports, the problems behind it are beyond the reach of any of us football (and esports) fans.
First of all,The correct representation of the team name is a basic respect。In international competitions, each team's name is more than just a label, it represents the culture, history, and people of that region. When the name of the Hong Kong team is only displayed as "Hong Kong" in the game, this lack of the word "China" is undoubtedly a kind of ignorance of our identity. President Pei Junqi said well, "Playing with the correct team name is the basic principle", which is our bottom line and our dignity.
In this matter, the attitude of the Hong Kong Football Association is worth learning from all our fans. They did not choose to compromise, butStick to your principles and opt out。This kind of behavior, while tough, shows a kind of inviolable bottom line. On the international stage, we need this courage and determination to uphold the respect and rights we deserve.
At the same time, it also made me think,The connection between esports and traditional sports is getting stronger。Esports is no longer just a game, it's a culture, it's a sport, and it needs to be treated correctly and fairly. The hard work and sweat of esports players should not be overlooked because of bugs in the program. The stage of esports is equally important, it represents not only the victory or defeat, but also the honor and dignity of a region.
I hope that this incident will attract the attention of the relevant parties. Not just esports, but all international competitions should be treated with the right amount of respect for the participating teams。It's not just for the Hong Kong team or the Chinese team, it's a basic respect for all the participants. I also hope that in the future, whether it is on the football field or on the esports battlefield, we can show our style with the most correct name.
In the end, although the Hong Kong team chose to withdraw this time, this act of adhering to principles has undoubtedly given us great inspiration. As an ordinary football (esports) fan, I am proud and even more convinced that no matter what field you are in, sticking to your own principles and bottom line is the most important thing for everyone to do. I hope that in the future, there will be more voices to speak out for this principle and respect, and I hope that all our teams and players can be treated with the respect they deserve on any stage.