China table tennis Olympic champion Wang Chuqin sidelined at event, sparks fan outrage, boycott calls


Fans were outraged by Chinese table tennis champion Wang Chuqin’s relocation from the central position, as they considered it a crucial symbol for their idol. -- Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Toutiao

SHANGHAI (SCMP): Chinese internet users were outraged after witnessing national table tennis Olympic champion Wang Chuqin being sidelined during a recent event sponsored by American beverage giant Coca-Cola.

The incident occurred at a Beijing marketing event on December 17, where a senior executive was observed moving Wang from a central stage position to the side, as reported by news portal Sohu.

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