Taiwan Men’s Basketball Team’s Logistics Controversy over Buying Tickets to Enter the Arena, Chen Yingjun Slaps the Basketball Association’s Statement in the Face
Quick Look
- The Taiwan men's basketball team defeated Jordan in the first game of the preliminaries, but there was controversy that the logistics team had to buy tickets at their own expense to enter the game.
- The Basketball Association issued a statement clarifying that the expenses would be borne by the association, but captain Chen Yingjun later posted on social media, accusing the Basketball Association that the statement was inconsistent with the facts, which attracted attention from the outside world.
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Why It Matters
The Taiwan men's basketball team defeated Jordan 83-80 in the first game of the preliminaries. After the game, there was controversy that the logistics team had to buy tickets to enter the game.
The Taiwan men's basketball team defeated Jordan 83:80 in the first game of the preliminaries today, setting a red set. However, a piece of news appeared on Threads last night, pointing out that the assistant coach and the logistics team had to "buy tickets to enter the game" and only learned about it the day before, sparking discussion among fans. Although the Basketball Association issued a statement today to clarify, Taiwan captain Chen Yingjun jumped out to speak out after the game. He said on the spot, "When the players are working hard to compete, they issue statements that are inconsistent with the facts. We have been able to persist until now by taking care and supporting each other within the team. We just want to concentrate on the game now." This statement also slapped the statement issued by the Basketball Association at noon.
A post appeared on Threads last night, publicly pointing out that Taiwanese men's basketball assistant coaches and support teams had to buy tickets to enter the game, and only found out about it the day before the game. It also mentioned that "no one cares about the Chinese men's basketball team" and tagged Sports Minister Li Yang, which aroused discussion among fans. Many netizens criticized the basketball association for once again outsourcing.
The Basketball Association immediately issued a statement at noon today to clarify, emphasizing that because there is a certain limit on the number of certificates, it actively tried to increase the number of certificates but failed, and finally resorted to buying tickets to enter the game, and the expenses were all borne by the association. It regrets and solemnly protests the relevant posts and remarks.
However, these remarks did not seem to be accepted by the players. Earlier, Chen Yingjun stated on his personal social media, "I issued statements that were inconsistent with the facts when the players were working hard to compete. We have been able to persist until now because of the care and support of each other within the team. Now we just want to concentrate on the game and complete the event with the hard-working logistics and coaching team."
Open Questions
- What is the gap between the basketball association and players’ understanding of the facts?
- What are the specific reasons why the logistics team’s certificate application is restricted?
