China has issued a directive urging fans to curtail their extravagant celebrations of athletes’ birthdays. The call for restraint follows reports of elaborate events held to commemorate the 26th birthday of table tennis sensation Wang Chuqin. Festivities, including drone light shows and displays in shopping centers, have prompted officials to emphasize the importance of moderation. Wang Chuqin himself had taken to social media to discourage such celebrations, emphasizing his preference for support through sports performance rather than birthday events. He stated, ‘Let’s cheer for Team China together!’ The response from authorities came as an unnamed manager at China’s General Administration…
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