Sports
Promoting fair play and sportsmanship: from the "Eagle Eye" system to Fan Zhendong's performance.
CHANGSHA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced that the "Eagle Eye" system will be introduced at the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships to provide real-time video replay of match decisions to ensure fairness. This decision has become a hot topic in the table tennis world recently, and at the same time sparked a discussion about the sportsmanship of athletes on the field. This article will delve into the topic of promoting fair play and sportsmanship from two aspects: the introduction of the "Eagle Eye" system and Fan Zhendong's performance in the competition.
i.Introduce.
After completing more than ten days of coverage of the World Table Tennis Championships team competition in Busan, South Korea, the reporter returned to Changsha, where he was stationed. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released a decision on the "Hawkeye" system, which will be put into use at the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships. The system will provide real-time video replay of match decisions, thus resolving disputes that may arise during the game. Behind this decision is to promote fair play in table tennis and prevent disputes caused by referee rulings.
ii.Introduction to the "Eagle Eye" system.
The introduction of the "Hawkeye" system is considered a big step forward in the world of table tennis. The function of this system is not only to provide real-time video playback, but also to provide objective and evidence-based evidence for adjudication of disputes. At the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan, due to the lack of "Eagle Eye" system, some matches have become controversial, especially in the men's team final between Fan Zhendong and Lebrun, the referee's ruling has become the focus of attention of many fans. The introduction of the "Eagle Eye" system will provide scientific and technological support for the adjudication of the game, improve the fairness of the game, and promote the level and image of the entire table tennis event.
iii.Men's team final at the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan.
Looking back at the men's team final, Fan Zhendong's match against France's Alex Lebrun, Lebrun's serving style became a controversial point in the match. Sometimes he ignores whether his opponent is ready or not, and is even nicknamed the "King of Hurry". This fast-paced style of play has caused a lot of controversy. However, in the game, Fan Zhendong skillfully adjusted the rhythm of the game and finally won 3:2。At critical moments, Fan Zhendong showed respect for the rules and his opponent. Not only did he point to the table when the score was misremembered, signaling that the opponent should score the sidekick, but he also recalled the scene in his post-match press conference, emphasizing that while athletes give their all to win on the field, respect for the rules and opponents is equally crucial.
iv.Respect and sportsmanship of athletes.
Fan's performance is not unique. During the entire Busan World Table Tennis Championships, reporters have seen athletes more than once take the initiative to signal their opponents to score points in the game. This kind of mutual respect for the rules is a vivid expression of the spirit of sportsmanship. Fan Zhendong made it clear at the press conference: "For athletes, it is definitely all about going all out to win on the field。However, there is a lot more to winning than that, including respect for the rules, respect for the opponent. I think that's a recognition that can make this project better and better. This perception of sportsmanship shows that athletes not only strive to win, but also value the rules of the game and respect between opponents.
v.Respect and sportsmanship among athletes (continued).
The respectful behaviour of the athletes is not only reflected on the playing field, but also in daily training and life. In a sport as high as table tennis, friendship and respect between opponents are even more precious. Athletes compete against each other on the field, but off the field they respect each other and progress together. This spirit is precious, which makes table tennis a sport with a higher reputation in the world. Behind this reputation is not only the establishment of the results of the competition, but also the unremitting efforts and active practice of sportsmanship by the athletes.
vi.Respect and Sportsmanship in Athletes (continued).
It is worth noting that not only the Chinese player Fan Zhendong, but also athletes from different countries have shown a high degree of sportsmanship throughout the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan. In many games, players will quickly signal to the referee the moment they find that the opponent has scored in the game to make the score more accurate. This spirit not only adds to the fairness of the competition, but also makes the whole event more humane. Such a scene made the audience feel that the athletes not only pursue victory, but also pay more attention to the fairness of the game and the respect of their opponents, reflecting the true sportsmanship.
vii.Conclusion
The introduction of the "Eagle Eye" system and the respectful behavior of athletes in competition together form the dual theme of promoting fair play and sportsmanship. The advancement of science and technology has provided more guarantees of fairness in table tennis, and the performance of athletes on the field is a high interpretation of sportsmanship. This is not only the victory or defeat of a game, but also the inheritance and promotion of sportsmanship. Through in-depth research and discussion, we have come to a deeper understanding that promoting the development of sports requires not only the support of science and technology, but also the conscious adherence of athletes to the rules of the game and the respect between opponents。On this basis, table tennis will be able to continue to improve its competitive level and become a more respected sport.