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Geometrinen_GepardiWhat’s happening in the first picture on the fourth row?
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.
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.