Quan Hongchan, the name caused a national and even global sensation in the summer of 2021. At just 14 years old, she broke the record at the Tokyo Olympics with a stunning result, winning the gold medal in the women's 10m platform and becoming a shining star of China's diving dream team. However, behind her glory, some of Zhou Jihong's remarks have aroused public anger and doubts.
Why did Zhou Jihong's remarks anger everyone?
First of all, people are angry at Zhou Jihong's disrespect for Quan Hongchan. As an outstanding athlete of the younger generation, Quan Hongchan has won glory for the country on the international stage with her talent and hard work. Her achievements and dedication deserve full recognition and respect. However, Zhou Jihong's rash attitude when evaluating Quan Hongchan was even a little arrogant, and this disrespectful performance not only hurt Quan Hongchan's self-esteem, but also aroused people's doubts and criticism of Zhou Jihong.
Another reason for the public's dissatisfaction is Zhou Jihong's unfair treatment of Quan Hongchan. At a time when Quan Hongchan was attracting attention, some of Zhou Jihong's remarks were interpreted by the outside world as suppression and injustice against her. This bias and double standards cast doubt on Ms. Zhou's impartiality and reduce trust in her.
Zhou's ability to communicate with young athletes has also been questioned. As an important figure in the Chinese diving community, she should have the wisdom and experience to guide and understand young athletes. However, there seems to be a generation gap and estrangement between her words and actions and that of young athletes. She failed to understand and tolerate young people's thoughts and behaviors from their perspective, and lacked effective communication and interaction skills.
What's more, Zhou's remarks and actions are considered to be contrary to the spirit of sportsmanship. Sportsmanship emphasizes fair play, respect for opponents and positivity, and her approach is the opposite of that. This unsportsmanlike behavior has caused damage to the image and reputation of the Chinese diving team, and has also had a negative impact on the entire sports world.
Zhou Jihong should be aware of the importance and influence of his words and actions on young athletes. She needs to reflect on her mistakes, establish the right values and work ethic, and set a positive example for the Chinese diving team and the entire sports world. Only in this way can she win people's respect and support and make greater contributions to the development of China's sports industry.