The Tokyo Olympics 2020 is turning into one hell of an event. The sheer passion and brilliance being showcased in the games are exciting. Medals are being won, and the sport is being played with a genuine spirit.
However, an incident happened during the water polo game between China vs Japan. Notably, a Japanese player was seen swimming on top of a Chinese player and this has caused massive outrage amongst the fans.
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China won the game by 16-11.
A Japanese player swims on top of a Chinese player during the women's water polo group stage at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Is this the Japanese Olympic spirit? This is murder!@NBCOlympics @Olympics #OlympicGames #ERTTokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/LgOIXuvU2V
— HelenChenYue (@HelenChenYue1) July 28, 2021
China and Japan battle it out at Tokyo Olympics 2020
The incident shows no sense of fair play being displayed. Significantly, the Chinese player could be seen lifting her hands as the opposition player swims on top of her. Questions arise now. Is this the Olympic sporting spirit?
The grandest sporting event of all-time focuses on sporting spirit throughout the games. But this incident is a black mark and surely will be looked upon by the officials.
The importance of playing the games in the right spirit should be prioritized. Even though sports is a competitive sport, it should be within the laws of the game.
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Water Polo – FINA Women’s Water Polo World League Super Final 2021 -Olympic Indoor Pool, Athens, Greece – June 19, 2021 General view during the match between Hungary and USA REUTERS/Costas Baltas
The Tokyo Olympics, till now, have been a fascinating event. But so many untoward events have happened that questions the safety of the competitors.
Similarly, the boat incident during the men’s triathlon was well documented. But what are the true moments of sporting spirit in the games?
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Famous Olympic sporting moments
Talking about fair play and sportsmanship, there have been plenty of memorable moments at the Olympics.
During the 1992 Barcelona games, athlete Derek Redmond pulled up his hamstring and struggled to finish the race. However, Derek’s dad entered the field and carried him to the finish line. An amazing moment to savor.
Likewise, Rio 2016 saw an iconic moment as well. Athletes Nikki Hamblin and Abbey Agostino got injured in a race. While both the athletes struggled to finish the race, they helped each other to cross the finish line, which drew praise from all corners of the world.
The true Olympic sporting spirit was there for everyone to see.
The incident concerning China and Japan has not surfaced till now. But, surely, no sportsmanship was displayed by the swimmer to her opposition. The Olympics is truly an iconic sporting event and should maintain its varied heritage and rich traditions.
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