Find out the viral controversy between a Swedish journalist and Chinese table tennis player, Wang Chuqin, that led to an alleged ban at the Paris Olympics 2024
Not aware? Here’s the brief.
For the unversed, recently, social media platforms, has been buzzing with a viral video featuring a Swedish journalist deliberately colliding with Chinese player, Wang Chuqin.
The viral incident that captured on the camera, instantly went viral across social media platforms, with many netizens asking for an immediate action.
Swedish journalist intentionally pushes Wang Chuqin at 2024 Olympics, banned after video goes viral
After the alleged video went viral, the Swedish journalist has reportedly been banned from the Paris Olympics 2024.
What Did the Viral Video Show?
The now-viral video features a Swedish journalist, walking directly into Wang Chuqin as he was being interviewed. Chuqin was visibly shocked by the collision.
The SWEDISH journalist who rammed into Wang Chuqin has been BANNED from the Paris Olympics by the organizing committee. Deserved! pic.twitter.com/TjLfRlNLC9
— Orikron 🇵🇹 (@orikron) August 6, 2024
He had earlier been knocked out of the men’s singles event by Sweden’s Truls Moregard in the Round of 32. This marks the second controversy involving Chuqin, as a reporter allegedly broke his paddle after his first-round victory in the men’s singles.
The world No. 1 was devastated by the loss of his favorite paddle and was subsequently eliminated in the next round by Moregard, who secured only his second win against Chuqin in international competition.
She didn't even apologize and left right away after hitting him. pic.twitter.com/i62J2N3WNy
— Alex From Xinjiang (@xinjiangalex) August 1, 2024
The past few days have been tumultuous for the 24-year-old Chuqin, who, along with Sun Yingsha, had won gold in the mixed doubles final against North Korea before his fortunes turned in the individual event.
Despite the setbacks, Wang admitted that he “lost control of my emotions a little” after his paddle broke but did not blame anyone for the incident or his defeat.
“It didn’t really have an influence on the match. It was just that my opponent played really, really well,” Chuqin told the media.
What Exactly Happened?
For the context, less than 24 hours after celebrating his mixed doubles gold medal, Wang suffered a shock exit in the singles event to Sweden’s Truls Moregard.
For the 22-year-old Moregard, won the first two games against the world number one, who then leveled the score. In the critical fifth game, Wang narrowed the gap from 4-8 to 8-8 but eventually lost 9-11.
Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin's paddle was deliberately damaged by a reporter.#Paris2024Olympic #WangChuqin #PingPong #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/cwS8PPNWFf
— Mia (@VIIN71964) July 31, 2024
Wang, who had to switch to a backup paddle, due to an accident after reporters rushed and break his favorite paddle, conceded that while it briefly affected his emotions, it was not the reason for his loss.
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