In the world of sports, fair competition is the most basic principle, and violating it is akin to shaking the foundation of a building. On the CBA court, this principle has once faced challenges.
In the past, the CBA league had relatively lenient penalties for behaviors that violated the spirit of fair competition. Malpractices such as intentional diving and fake falls were commonplace. There were numerous instances of players' splits, kicks to the groin, and fake falls. Many of these violations did not receive the appropriate penalties, leading to some players becoming increasingly bold in their actions. They used these disreputable means to gain an advantage in the game.
Fuge is a typical example. He does have a certain level of skill on the court, but his sportsmanship leaves much to be desired. In a game against Qingdao, he intentionally split his legs and kicked the defender Duan Angjun in the groin while attempting a three-pointer. In the past, such behavior might not have been punished, but times have changed, and now the basketball association takes this kind of behavior very seriously. This time, the bald referee did not tolerate it and immediately called an offensive foul on Fuge, awarding Duan Angjun two free throws.
In fact, according to the standards of similar penalties, calling a technical foul and allowing the defender two free throws plus possession would have been more appropriate. Moreover, Fuge's behavior of fouling to gain free throws was not accidental. In this season alone, he has repeatedly received high numbers of free throws in single games, with astonishing figures like 17 and 14 free throws in a game, making him one of the players with the most free throws in the CBA. All of this is inseparable from his unsportsmanlike actions, which are akin to an "octopus." Last season, he twice kicked Chang Lin and Liu Zhengqing in the groin without receiving the appropriate punishment, which was undoubtedly a form of indulgence.
Tres, a foreign aid player for Beikong, also made a similar mistake in a game against Guangdong. While attempting a three-pointer, he deliberately raised his foot to kick Huang Rongqi, the defender, in the groin. After being kicked, Huang Rongqi fell to the ground, writhing in pain. The referee quickly made a decision, calling an offensive foul on Tres, resulting in Guangdong gaining two free throws.
Guo Qifang, a Qingdao player, also engaged in a fake fall during a game against Guangdong, a typical act of diving. Despite no obvious collision, he took the opportunity to fall to the ground, a behavior that was seen through by the referee and ruled as a fake fall, awarding Guangdong one free throw. As a young player, he has unfortunately been tainted by this unsavory trend instead of focusing on improving his skills.
Fans detest this behavior of deceiving referees into calling fouls and awarding free throws through unsportsmanlike actions. It not only reflects issues with the personal character and sportsmanship of the players but also seriously endangers the integrity and fairness of the competition. On the international stage, such behavior that violates sports ethics is never allowed; it only survives due to the previous lenient penalties in domestic competitions. However, it is reassuring that the Chinese Basketball Association and the CBA company have now started to pay attention to cracking down on such behaviors, increasing the severity of penalties for actions like splits and diving.
This change is an important step towards a more mature and sportsmanship-focused CBA. Only by resolutely combating these unsportsmanlike behaviors can we create a truly fair competitive environment where players can showcase their talents on a field of strength, enhancing the appeal and credibility of the CBA league.
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