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When the curtain of the Paris Olympics opens, the eyes of the world are focused on it, looking forward to a wonderful sports feast. Behind this seemingly perfect stage, our table tennis player Sun Yingsha encountered an unexpected "sunshine crisis".
It was a seemingly ordinary training day, and Sun Yingsha stepped into the table tennis arena full of enthusiasm, ready to sharpen her guns for the fierce competition that was about to come. Her eyes were firm and her steps were light, as if she was ready for any challenge. But who would have thought that a seemingly insignificant detail would bring great trouble to her training.
I saw that above the venue, there was a row of skylights, perhaps to make the venue brighter and more transparent, but I did not expect that at a specific time, the sun would shine directly down mercilessly. Not long after Sun Yingsha first started training, the strong light was like a sharp arrow, piercing straight at the table tennis table where she was. At that moment, her originally focused expression became a little flustered, and her bright eyes were narrowed into a slit by the sunlight.
Let's put ourselves in their shoes, athletes need to be fully focused and distracted on the field. Every swing of the racket, every moment of catching the ball, requires accurate judgment and quick reactions. But this dazzling sunlight, like a mischievous child, kept dangling in front of her eyes, interfering with her vision and disrupting her rhythm. The originally smooth and free movements became a little hesitant due to the interference of sunlight; The sharp judgment was also affected by the bright light.
If you take a closer look at the venue, you can clearly see from the video that it has obviously been renovated in the later stage. Perhaps the original design was well intentioned, to bring some unique experience to athletes and spectators. But this time, it was self-defeating. At noon, the sun was high, and the blazing light seemed to find an excellent entrance, pouring straight down through the skylight and falling impartially on some of the table tennis tables.
Sun Yingsha was at the side of the table that was "favored" by the sun, trying to adapt to this sudden situation. She tries to avoid the sun by adjusting her position and angle, but the sunlight follows her like a stubborn heel. Her forehead began to sweat, and her expression gradually became helpless and anxious. This was not the training scene she was looking forward to, she was supposed to be focusing on improving her skills without distractions, but she was disturbed by the unexpected sunshine.
The organizers in Paris did seem a little inconsiderate on this issue. You know, to host an Olympic Games, every detail counts. The impact of this dazzling sunlight is no less than the flashing lights on the field. For athletes, the flash may only be a momentary distraction, and this constant direct sunlight is simply a long ordeal.
Imagine how unfair it would be if a player was assigned to a table near the sunroof during a match. It's like a race where someone has a smooth track and someone has to cross a lot of obstacles. Sports competitions are all about fair play, but this sunshine inadvertently upsets this balance.
There is a lot of speculation about whether athletes will be allowed to wear caps to shield themselves from the sun. But this raises new questions. If you really saw athletes wearing all kinds of hats during the competition, wouldn't the scene seem a little chaotic? And, does the hat affect the athlete's head movement, which in turn affects their performance? This is something that needs to be carefully considered.
Some netizens also had a big brain, joking that it might be to save power. Although the concept of environmental protection is worthy of praise, at this juncture, it is not possible to make athletes suffer on the field in order to save a little bit of electricity! It's like having a car break down in the middle of the road to save fuel, and the benefits outweigh the losses.
There is nothing wrong with the Olympic Games' emphasis on environmental protection. But everything must have a degree, and a perfect balance must be found between environmental protection and the comfort of athletes and the fairness of the competition. We can't blindly pursue environmental protection and ignore the actual needs and feelings of athletes. After all, the athletes are the protagonists of the event, and their experience and performance are the most important things.
The problem of direct sunlight encountered by Sun Yingsha seems to be just a small episode, but it has triggered us to think deeply about the design of the competition venue. A good competition venue is not only about having a magnificent appearance and advanced facilities, but also about paying attention to details, fully considering all possible situations to provide athletes with an impeccable competition environment.
We hope that after discovering the problem, the athletes will be brave enough to stand up and clearly express their concerns and needs to the organizers. At the same time, it is expected that the organizers will listen to the voices of the athletes with a positive attitude and take effective measures to solve the problem quickly. This is not only a respect for the athletes, but also a defense of sportsmanship.
Sports competitions are supposed to be fair, just and open stages. Every athlete has put in a lot of sweat and hard work, and they deserve an environment where they can fully display their strengths. Some external factors that can be avoided should not overshadow their dreams.
Let's cheer for Sun Yingsha and other athletes, hoping that they can release their energy in a field without "sunshine trouble", and bring us one wonderful game after another. I believe that with the joint efforts of everyone, the Paris Olympic Games will be able to overcome all kinds of difficulties and become a truly unforgettable sports event!
Friends, let's look forward to that day together! On that day, the sun was no longer a problem for the athletes, and every corner of the competition venue was full of fairness and comfort.
We look forward to an ideal scenario where the athletes can be focused on the game without worrying about external interference. Every run, every jump, every shot they hit is a pure expression of the results of their years of hard work.
We look forward to them shining brightly in a fair and comfortable environment. We look forward to their sweat and perseverance to interpret the true meaning of sportsmanship. We look forward to them standing on the podium with glory and pride and becoming heroes and role models in our hearts.
Let us carry this expectation, silently bless the athletes, and believe that that day will come, and they will create their own brilliance!