• Jackthelad@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      It’s from the badminton. The Chinese player was in the semi-final against Carolina Marin of Spain. Marin had won the first game and was leading in the second before having to retire injured.

      So He Bingjiao held up a pin with the Spanish flag on it as a mark of respect for Marin, who should really have been in her place on the podium.

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        3 months ago

        Always warms my heart to see the amount of respect these athletes have for their competitors. Sometimes people are awesome!

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          3 months ago

          Well, it’s all part of the Olympic spirit and what it’s all supposed to be about.

          Competing at a high level but with graciousness and respect for each other.

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        I love that! I love the international sportsmanship and comraderie that can pop up here. It just goes to show we’re all just people.