Fan Culture and the Chinese National Table Tennis Team [Intermediate]

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黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the impact of "fan culture" on Chinese table tennis players and the pros and cons behind this phenomenon.

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English Translation

黄刚: 陈花, have you read this article about the impact of 'fan culture' on the national table tennis team? It seems the pressure on athletes is also increasing.
陈花: Yes, I've seen that some fans' behavior has indeed become a bit extreme, like stalking, taking photos without permission, and even cyberbullying. This has gone far beyond normal fan behavior.
黄刚: The article mentions that some fans, in order to protect their idols, even attack other athletes and coaches. This not only hurts the relationships between athletes but also undermines the fairness of sports competitions.
陈花: I think this behavior is very irrational. Athletes are human too, they need private space and respect. We should support them rationally, not cause them trouble.
黄刚: However, the article also mentioned some positive effects of fan culture, such as increasing attention to table tennis and bringing more commercial opportunities for athletes.
陈花: That's true, but we can't ignore the negative impacts of fan culture for the sake of these benefits. The key is to guide fans to support their idols rationally and maintain a good competitive sports environment, allowing athletes to focus on training and competitions.