At the 2025 National Games:
- He Zhuojia Penalized on Match Point: In the women’s team group stage, He led 10-9 in the decider but was penalized 1 point for a serve violation, losing 11-13. Netizens questioned the fairness without instant replay.
- Coach Zhang Chao’s Passionate Sideline Guidance: Loudly instructing during mixed doubles drew debate. Fans argued domestic games allow freedom, unlike international matches.
- Chen Meng’s Team Doctor Wearing VR, Zhu Yuling Earplugs: Suspected of high-tech cheating, but VR was worn post-match by the doctor, and Zhu Yuling’s earplugs were for regulating heart rate and focus.
Experts noted VR or remote coaching technology is not currently used in competition; such claims are misunderstandings.
