On July 27, in the women's epee fencing individual competition of the Paris Olympic Games, the previous Olympic champion Sun Yiwen lost to a Japanese player 13-14 and missed the top 16.
The picture shows Sun Yiwen making his appearance on the court. Photo by China News Service reporter Sheng Jiapeng
Last night (27th), the topic #SunYiwen was misjudged# exploded on the Weibo hot search!
Sun Yiwen said in an interview with CCTV after the game: "The rules of the Olympics are that no matter whether the last sword is controversial or not, the referee will watch the video, but I think she did not hit me with that sword. I asked to see the video, but the referee After watching it in advance, he will not watch it again or change the decision, even if I call for arbitration. I argued for so long just now, and then there is nothing I can do. This is an Olympic game, and these are the rules. Once the referee decides whether you win or lose, even if it is a decision. It was wrong and there was no way to correct it. But fortunately, when I came down just now, the American coach rushed over and hugged me and said, you are right, she did not stab you. He thought the sword was invalid. Give this to me. Take some comfort."
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That night, Sun Yiwen responded to the matter on Weibo, saying that the arena has long taught her how to face winning and losing and accept everything.
It is reported that Sun Yiwen will also participate in the women's epee team event.
Sun Yiwen was born in Yantai City, Shandong Province in 1992. He joined the Yantai City fencing team at the age of 13. In his first Olympic Games in 2016, he won an individual bronze medal in women's epee and a team silver medal.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Sun Yiwen won another gold medal in the women's epee individual competition. This is also the first gold medal for Chinese women's epee in Olympic history.
Why did the sword that caused Sun Yiwen's defeat cause controversy?
According to the latest technical rules of the International Fencing Federation, when judging a "sword duel", the referee must use video playback. Once the referee analyzes and makes a decision together with the video referee, the penalty is considered final. Athletes cannot further ask the referee to review the video or even change the decision for the same action.
In other words, Sun Yiwen cannot change the current situation after the referee has reviewed the video and made a decision.
According to Sun Yiwen's description, why can the referee's device still light up even when the opponent has not stabbed Sun Yiwen? This is related to the characteristics of the epee project. The effective part of the epee is the whole body. As long as the pressure of the sword tip reaches 750 grams, if it hits any part of the body, even the floor, the referee device will light up. Theoretically speaking, it is indeed possible for Yoshimura Miho to stab herself and turn on the light.
As a competitive event, the penalties in fencing competitions often cause controversy. How to further improve relevant technical rules and create a fairer competition environment may be a question that the International Fencing Federation needs to consider.
On July 27, local time, in the top 32 women's individual epee fencing competition at the Paris Olympics, Chinese player Sun Yiwen lost to Japanese player Miho Yoshimura and missed the next round. The picture shows Sun Yiwen (right) during the game. Photo by China News Service reporter Sheng Jiapeng
Injuries can also cause headaches for "iron men"
In the semi-finals of the women's epee team competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the Chinese team lost to the South Korean team. What is even more distressing is that Sun Yiwen was accidentally injured. The impact of this injury still exists today.
"I didn't expect it to be so serious. I thought it was a strain at the beginning, a thigh root strain, because I had a thigh root strain before. This kind of strain lasted almost half a year, but in the end I found that it was getting more and more painful. , I havenât found out the cause yet, either there is a problem with the lumbosacral or sacroiliac joints..." Sun Yiwen seemed a little disappointed when talking about injuries. Because of this injury, Sun Yiwen had to rest after the Shaanxi National Games. Next, the "iron man" who always keeps running has to accept the fact of injuries.
So, what happened to Sun Yiwenâs body before the Paris Olympics? She said, âBecause the previous injuries didnât heal, it took a lot of energy out of my body, and I would basically get new injuries in every game after that.Although I tried to exert force in the correct way, the strong reaction in my legs always forced me to subconsciously adjust my movements, which would cause a series of strains around the knee joint or ankle of my right leg." However, injuries It is inevitable for athletes. I have been working hard and learned how to reconcile with injuries. "
" As a veteran, my pursuit of fencing has actually entered a new level. I donât want to dwell on past results and continue my previous advantageous routine, which is too comfortable, and being too comfortable means a regression in competitive status. I need new changes, I need to create more challenging levels, and gradually become a zero. "Short swordsman." Sun Yiwen told reporters, "Compared with the past, the process and path I went through to achieve my goals this time are more profound to me. At the Paris Olympics, I hope to be more comprehensive and mature." Competing as a fencer, showing my strength and my understanding and love for this sport. This is what satisfies me the most.â
Netizen comments
In this regard, many netizens said that Sun Yiwen has worked very hard and hopes. She kept up her efforts.
Lolita who travels the world: Sister, because I like you to learn about the sport of fencing, I take part in fencing training courses in my spare time. You are already very good. When you saw the last point on the field, you tried to communicate the decision with the referee many times, but tears fell from your eyes. You must adjust your mentality for the following games.
milktea0706fentian: Come on, we will move forward without fear of difficulties or failure.
Xiaoyou is an excellent person, not a worried person: Thank you for your hard work, keep up the good work! proud of you! Competitive sports brings us not only championships, but also, as you said, the spiritual sister who is not afraid of difficulties, not afraid of failure, keeps moving forward, is always brave and always fights for her love, continue to move forward boldly.
Xue Ming: I will always be moved by the presence of veterans on the field. I salute you for fighting for your love! Come on, I look forward to your next wonderful work.
(China News Service)
