A behavior of China and Hongkong men's soccer team at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou has aroused widespread concern. At the awarding ceremony, when the national anthem was played, the whole China and Hongkong men's soccer team did not raise their hands or sing the national anthem. This behavior immediately aroused the anger and dissatisfaction of netizens. Many people criticize them as unpatriotic and think it is disrespectful to the country. China and Hongkong men's soccer team also responded under the pressure of public opinion.
China and Hongkong men's soccer players said that they didn't make corresponding actions because they didn't hear the national anthem playing. However, this explanation has not been widely recognized, and people still express strong dissatisfaction with its behavior.
Correct evaluation of events
As an athlete, winning glory for the country and winning glory for the country is itself a kind of respect and love for the country. Their behavior may be just a personal mistake, and we should not be too harsh. After all, everyone has the right to make mistakes and the opportunity to explain and correct them. In fact, we should pay more attention to the efforts and efforts of athletes, rather than obsessing about some of their mistakes. After years of training and hard work, these athletes can represent their countries in international competitions.
They fought for the honor of their country and the raising of the national flag. This spirit deserves our respect and praise. We should support them more and encourage them to achieve better results instead of paying too much attention to their personal behavior. Of course, as athletes, they should also be aware that their actions have an impact on the public. They should handle their words and deeds more carefully so as not to leave a bad impression on others.