Chinese player He Bingjiao won another silver medal for the Chinese badminton team in the women's singles final of the Paris Olympics.
At the award ceremony, He Bingjiao held the Spain team emblem in her right hand, explaining at the post-match press conference that the Spain team crest came from the Spain Badminton Association, "I hope to bring the spirit of Spain's Marin to the final".
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This kind of "gentleness in the bones of Chinese", which is called by netizens, has attracted attention from all over the world. The South China Morning Post wrote: He Bingjiao may not have surprised everyone with her results in the competition, but her noble sportsmanship has won the hearts of millions of people:
Badminton silver medalist He Bingjiao may not have been stunning in the women's singles final on the 5th, but her noble sportsmanship on the podium has won the hearts of millions of people.
The world ninth-ranked Chinese wears a silver medal around her neck and a tiny Spain flag badge in her hand as a tribute to her semi-final opponent Carolina · Marin.
In the semifinals of an Olympic badminton women's singles on the 5th local time, He Bingjiao faced Spain star Carolina · Marin. Marin was in the lead, but was injured and forced to retire, and he was in tears of pain. With the support of the coach, he left the field in tears.
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Because of Marin's injury, He Bingjiao went directly to the final, and before Marin left the No. 1 court of La Chapelle Stadium, He Bingjiao ran over and hugged her.
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In the award session, He Bingjiao, who was standing on the podium, brought the emblem of the Spain team that retired from the opponent on the field, implying that Marin also came to the scene.
He Bingjiao said: "I was on the podium with the badge of Spain because my semi-final opponent was unfortunately injured yesterday, and I was very sad. I hope she can see this scene and I wish her a speedy recovery. ”
In this regard, the International Olympic Committee, a number of Spain media and sports figures praised He Bingjiao, issued an article appreciating her actions, saying that her behavior is the best interpretation of unity and the Olympic spirit.
IOC Official Account: These are the values of the Olympic Games.
Spain Olympic Committee: Thank you, He Bingjiao! This is the highest level of the Olympic spirit!
Ministry of Culture and Sports of Spain: Pure sportsmanship, pure Olympic spirit. Thanks to He Bingjiao for paying tribute to Carolina · Marin on the podium.
He Bingjiao took the podium in Paris with the coat of arms of Spain, a historic moment!
European Badminton Federation: He Bingjiao's move is the best expression of solidarity and shows respect for injured athlete Carolina · Marin.
Basketball player Pau · Gasol also praised He Bingjiao:
Basketball player Pau · Gasol: After Marin's injury, her opponent He Bingjiao paid tribute to her when she won the medal, a very personable act that embodies the Olympic spirit.
Source: China Daily Bilingual News
Edit: xkw