Ahead of Paris Olympics, China takes steps to curb unruly sports fans

China's Wang Manyu in action at the women's singles of the World Table Tennis Singapore Smash at OCBC Arena, in March 2023. - ST

BEIJING: When Chinese paddler Wang Manyu failed to make the Paris Olympics women’s singles team in May 2024, her fans felt the decision was unfair.

Many backed a 10,000-word petition to the General Administration of Sport of China – the country’s sport governing body – outlining five ways they feel the selection criteria should be improved.