Gong Xiangyu is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars in the Chinese women's volleyball team. Her outstanding performance as a setter has made her stand out among current setters. "After thousands of grinds and ten thousand blows, she remains firm, letting the winds from all directions blow." Gong Xiangyu is like a resilient bamboo that has withstood tests and fought tenaciously on the volleyball court.
During the Paris Olympic cycle, the setter position in the women's volleyball team faced immense talent pressure. Gong Xiangyu was like a lone guardian, shouldering the heavy responsibility alone. Due to the scarcity of talent, she was frequently entrusted with important tasks, and overuse led to serious health issues. During preparations for the Women's Volleyball World Championship, her injuries were so severe that she had to miss the entire season, which was a huge blow to her personal career. After the Paris Olympics, the impact of the injuries did not dissipate but lingered like a dark cloud over her. In league matches, she could only participate intermittently, "It's better to injure one finger than ten," yet frequent interruptions due to injuries made it difficult for her to maintain a stable competitive state.
Despite being plagued by injuries, Gong Xiangyu always maintained a high level of professionalism on the court. This dedication won the affection of many fans. Among her followers, there was a considerable fan group. The support of these fans, like a beacon in the darkness, gave Gong Xiangyu strength during her long recovery period.
However, with the General Administration's campaign to rectify the fan culture, Gong Xiangyu faced an important decision. Although her fans remained relatively calm and did not engage in excessive behavior, Gong Xiangyu understood the profound implications of this move by the administration. She made a commendable decision: to officially withdraw from her fan group and request the group leader to disband the fan groups on social media.
This decision, though seemingly simple, actually involved many complex considerations. Gong Xiangyu is a thoughtful person; in the past, the support of those loyal fans was one of the driving forces that kept her going. Every encouraging message and every enthusiastic cheer were like streams that converged into the power supporting her forward. However, she also clearly recognized the negative effects of fan culture, especially in the sports field, where excessive adulation and irrational behavior can interfere with players' normal lives and competitive states.
From the perspective of a professional player, Gong Xiangyu hopes that players, coaches, and the entire women's volleyball team will be respected and treated equally. She expressed her gratitude to the fans through social media, thanking them for their long-term encouragement and support. At the same time, she also put forth expectations for future interactions. In her view, the Chinese women's volleyball team is an indivisible whole, and the outcome of matches concerns the honor and disgrace of everyone. In this big family, there should be no abusive or cyberbullying behavior targeting players or coaches. "Unity is strength," and the unity and progress of the women's volleyball team are crucial factors in its continuous victories, while cyberbullying and other negative behaviors undermine this unity.
Moreover, Gong Xiangyu emphasized her strong resistance to excessive intrusion into her private life. She is like a dancer who performs passionately on stage, hoping that the audience will focus on the brilliance on stage rather than excessively probe into her private life offstage. Stalking and other behaviors cast shadows over her private space, making her feel uncomfortable.
Her teammates, such as Zhang Changning, deeply understand the bittersweet experiences. After all, they have also suffered from cyberbullying by fans and have painful memories. Gong Xiangyu's decision undoubtedly sets an example for them. For the vast majority of fans, Gong Xiangyu's efforts are worthy of understanding and respect.
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