Yu Ai-Che, a player from the Chinese Taipei team, shared his positive experience of the enthusiastic audience in Chengdu during their game against the Chinese team at the 31st FISU World University Games. Despite their prior defeats, the audience's continuous cheers and applause uplifted the spirits of both teams. Yu Ai-Che also expressed a desire to play with mainland players again to enhance their skills.
During the game, the audience in Chengdu showed unwavering support for both the Chinese Taipei and Chinese teams. The halftime break witnessed a heartwarming moment as the panda-shaped mascot Rongbao and the entire audience sang "A Family Who Loves Each Other" together. The Taiwan island's folk song "Maiden of Alisan" also resonated with the audience. Additionally, the two teams exchanged gifts, symbolizing goodwill and camaraderie. Mainland player Zhang Ning highlighted the significance of these exchanges by sharing his act of giving plush toys to his friends from Taiwan, akin to bringing souvenirs for his family.
7 Comments
Rotfront
The Chinese player shouldn't have highlighted the significance of exchanges with the Taiwanese team. It's unnecessary and just generates unnecessary attention.
Karamba
It's not heartwarming that the audience in Chengdu supported the Taiwanese team. It's a betrayal to their own country.
Leonardo
It's not heartwarming that the audience in Chengdu supported the Taiwanese team. It's a betrayal to their own country.
Donatello
The halftime moment with the audience and the panda-shaped mascot singing together is a touching display of unity and togetherness.
Raphael
The Taiwanese player shouldn't be praising the audience in Chengdu when they were playing against the Chinese team. It's disrespectful.
Michelangelo
This whole thing seems like a PR stunt to improve the image of China and Taiwan relations on the global stage.
SimpleReader
The exchange of gifts and singing of folk songs exemplifies the unifying power of sports and the positive impact it can have on international relations.