At the Paris Olympics, Guo Jingjing returned to the competition as the chief diving referee, and the "embarrassing hug" with Chen Ruolin instantly sparked heated discussions. But in my opinion, this is not just a simple physical contact, but also a demonstration of Guo Jingjing's professionalism and principled bottom line.
When it comes to Guo Jingjing, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is her glorious past as the "Queen of Diving". However, from the arena to the referee's seat, her transformation is not only a leap in identity, but also a continuation of her endless love for diving.
As the chief referee, her words and deeds represent fairness and justice, and every score she scores affects the fate of athletes. As a result, she maintains a high level of professionalism and rigor in the workplace.
At the Paris Olympics, when the Chinese diving team won the championship again with a crushing momentum, Chen Ruolin couldn't hide her excitement and rushed to Guo Jingjing for the first time, wanting to give an affectionate hug.
However, Guo Jingjing turned around quickly, only gave Chen Ruolin a polite hug and left in a hurry, which was interpreted by some netizens as "perfunctory" and "putting on a show".
Regarding Guo Jingjing's momentary move, some netizens started to put up a fight after scolding Guo Jingjing for being the chief diving referee.
In fact, as the chief referee, she must maintain an appropriate distance from the athletes and coaches and avoid any intimate actions that may cause misunderstandings. Her rapid departure is actually a respect for her professional identity and a maintenance of the fair image of the Chinese diving team.
In addition, Guo Jingjing's "refusal" behavior also reveals her keen insight and excellent adaptability. In that tense and enthusiastic atmosphere, she was able to quickly judge the changes in her surroundings and react most appropriately. This ability comes not only from her many years as an athlete, but also from her deep understanding and love for diving.
It is worth mentioning that although Guo Jingjing seems calm and rational on the field, she is a person full of warmth and care in private.
She has a very harmonious relationship with Chen Ruolin and other junior sisters, and often gives them encouragement and support. It's just that in public, she pays more attention to her words and deeds, and always maintains the majesty and fairness of the referee.
Guo Jingjing's attitude and behavior not only won the respect of her peers and audiences, but also established a good image for the Chinese diving team. She used her practical actions to interpret what is true professionalism and what is true patriotism.
Such Guo Jingjing is worthy of learning and admiration from each of us.