Why Not Punish Guangdong Hongyuan? Fans Question CBA: Is It Really That Hard to Keep Things Fair?

Why Not Punish Guangdong Hongyuan? Fans Question CBA: Is It Really That Hard to Keep Things Fair?

During the match between Guangdong Hongyuan and Zhejiang, which was held at Guangdong's home court and reached the fourth quarter with 10 minutes and 25 seconds remaining, fans at the scene were suspected of being dissatisfied with the referee's decision to penalize Huang Rongqi for a foul. They threw objects onto the court, although no one was hit. Referee Duan Zhu still called a timeout to the game and personally picked up the debris before the match could resume.

Such behavior that disrupts the order of the game is typically met with punishment based on past experiences, and the CBA is known to act quickly in making such decisions since they are easy to identify. Usually, if a similar incident occurs in the evening, a penalty notice will be issued by around 6 pm the next day.

This season has seen multiple teams receive penalties, but Guangdong Hongyuan stands as an exception. Not only did the fans not receive a penalty notice from the CBA by the evening of the following day, but even by the third evening, no penalty had been announced. Consequently, angry fans have flocked to the CBA's official Weibo account to question why Guangdong Hongyuan was not punished according to regulations.

It is understandable that fans have opinions. Why is it that when the same incident occurs at other teams' home courts, a 50,000 yuan fine is easily imposed within minutes? Yet, why does the CBA turn a blind eye when such an event happens at Guangdong Hongyuan's home court?

Some fans bluntly ask the CBA, "Is it really that hard to treat everyone equally?"

The fans raise a good point! If other teams have been penalized, then fairness must be upheld. However, why is Guangdong Hongyuan exempt from punishment? Everyone wants to know the reason behind this differential treatment.

Is it because Guangdong Hongyuan holds too much sway, or does the CBA have some leverage over Guangdong Hongyuan?

Looking at the shareholding structure of the CBA, it is composed of 20 clubs, each holding an equal 5% stake. This means all clubs are on equal footing, and Guangdong Hongyuan does not hold a dominant position. Therefore, if other clubs are penalized, Guangdong Hongyuan must also face penalties; only then will the other clubs accept the decision. Otherwise, treating people differently would appear too amateurish. What do you think? Feel free to leave comments and let's discuss it together!