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since the start of the wtt china grand slam, top table tennis players from all over the world have presented exciting competitions to the audience. in the past few days, fans from all over the world have gathered in shougang park to cheer for their favorite athletes. the high enthusiasm of the audience and the exciting competition in the venue are intertwined to create a unique viewing experience. at the same time, the topic of "game viewing etiquette" has also attracted widespread attention and discussion among netizens.

in the first round of men's singles, top seed wang chuqin defeated japanese player daito shinozuka 3-0 and advanced to the top 32. the crowd-pleased scene and wang chuqin’s cheers added more viewing pleasure and competitive charm to the event. however, a beijing youth daily reporter also noticed that some spectators failed to comply with the prohibition on the use of flash when taking photos, which adversely affected the athletes' vision and competition status. in the women's singles arena, a similar situation occurred during the match between sun yingsha and polish player bayo.

in an interview with the media, wang chuqin said that the atmosphere at the game was very warm and he was very grateful to the audience and fans for cheering him. at the same time, he also called on the audience to pay attention to the etiquette of watching games and not to use flash lights when athletes compete. sun yingsha also called on the audience to try not to use flash when taking photos. she reminded everyone that it is very affected especially when athletes serve and key rounds. she still hopes that the audience will pay more attention in subsequent games.

table tennis players need to maintain a high degree of concentration during the game, and any external interference may affect their performance. therefore, it is the responsibility of every spectator to keep the arena quiet and respect the athletes' competitive state. in addition, the flash light may momentarily interfere with the player's line of sight, making it impossible to correctly determine the path of the incoming ball.

when participating in the wtt china grand slam event, every spectator is the creator of the competition atmosphere. in order to ensure a good stadium environment and viewing experience, please pay attention to these viewing etiquette:

1. enter on time: please arrive at the venue in advance according to the event arrangements so that you can find your seat and settle down smoothly to avoid disturbing other spectators after the game starts.

2. respect the game: during the game, do not make loud noises or use mobile phones at critical moments of the game, so as not to affect the performance of the athletes and the viewing of other spectators.

3. applaud correctly: applause to athletes at appropriate moments, such as at the end of a game or when an athlete makes a wonderful shot, but avoid applauding casually during the game.

4. follow the rules: follow the rules and regulations of the venue, such as not carrying prohibited items, not smoking in non-smoking areas, not moving to non-designated seats at will, etc.

5. maintain environmental hygiene: please put garbage into the designated trash cans and keep the venue clean.

6. civilized interaction: when communicating with other viewers, remain friendly and respectful to avoid unnecessary disputes.

7. safe and orderly exit: audiences should go to the exit closest to their seats and exit slowly, without pushing or crowding, and be courteous to others. please do not stay in the aisle for a long time when exiting.

text/beijing youth daily reporter zhou xueshuai