Interviewee Wang Tong. Video screenshot

　　As a native of Qingdao, Wang Tong said that except for the heat here while wearing a mask and riding the bus, the epidemic did not have much impact on his life. Except for not being able to watch football at Qingdao Guoxin Sports Center not far from home as before.

　　On July 26th, 36 days after the CBA rematch at his "home door", Wang Tong wore the jersey of Jeremy Lin's idol and stepped into the familiar arena again. It was the first time in 187 days. Welcome back the audience.

　　"When I was in the early tenth, I saw news from the media saying that I could go to watch the game. I was also in the Qingdao fan base and I was very concerned at that time.

Data map: After the quarter-finals, the CBA regular season games have been empty. Image source: Visual China

　　Wang Tong recalled that he had always believed that the CBA would resume the game and had been waiting patiently. But when the quarter-finals were settled in Qingdao, he was rather anxious: "In fact, the Qingdao epidemic is well controlled. I thought of watching the game early because some of the matches were really exciting. It would be a pity to miss it."

　　The time of that game was July 24th. In fact, at that time, Wang Tong was already in the countdown to return to the stadium auditorium.

　　On July 23, the CBA Alliance announced that medical staff, teachers, and public security personnel can make appointments through the CBA Alliance’s official ticketing platform and watch the Qingdao Laoshan competition on July 26, Shanghai Jiushi VS Shandong on the premise of obtaining a nucleic acid test certificate. Xiwang, Guangdong Dongguan Bank VS Beijing Shougang two games.

　　Wang Tong, who is engaged in education, seized the opportunity without hesitation.

Wang Tong shows the ticket. Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency

　　Regarding the epidemic, Wang Tong said frankly that he had no worries, because the CBA officially established a very strict process, which made him feel at ease.

　　"I asked very clearly at the time, and discussed it with my family." Wang Tong said that his father was conservative at first and hoped that he would participate in gathering activities as little as possible. "But I introduced him to CBA's views. After the game, he was more at ease."

　　On the day of the game, it was Wang Tong's father who sent him to the court. Just after two o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Tong arrived at Qingdao Guoxin Sports Center early, and he was going to spend an afternoon here.

　　Although there is a Shandong team game, as Jeremy Lin's "die loyal", Wang Tong is most looking forward to the match between Beijing Shougang and Guangdong team that night.

Wang Tong and the fans on site. Photo courtesy of respondents

　　This is not the first time he has watched the Shougang team's match on site. On January 15, when Shougang visited Qingdao as a guest, Wang Tong came to the scene. "Jue Hao is on a rotation and did not come with the team. I was very sorry at the time."

　　Since the regular season match between the two teams has ended, Wang Tong originally planned to go to the provinces and cities around Qingdao to watch idols play on the spot. But unexpectedly, the sudden outbreak not only disrupted his plan, but also interrupted the CBA league. What was more unexpected was that because of a blessing in disguise, Wang Tong was able to realize his "book-rich dream" at the door of his home.

　　Not only that, Wang Tong also made appointments with friends who hadn't seen him for a while to watch the game. I haven't had this feeling for a long time.

　　Speaking of the game that night, Wang Tong was most impressed with the defensive care of Jeremy Lin by the Guangdong team. Shougang failed to win the game as expected.

The first live fans after the CBA rematch.

　　After the match, talking about the fans who hadn’t seen them for a long time, Xie Libin, the acting head coach of the Shougang Men’s Basketball Team, said: “Chairman Yao has always emphasized that this is not a simple game. It symbolizes our country’s efforts to defeat the epidemic. A lot of effort...These sports can help everyone mentally."

　　"I think the explanation of guidance is quite right." Wang Tong said that the CBA's efforts to return during the epidemic also made him deeply touched.

　　"During the epidemic, players did not play games, which is equivalent to half-unemployed at work. The entire industry is temporarily in a very sad state, but in the end everything is back. So many people in related industries in the country have worked so hard. , I also need to have some initiative subjectively."

　　And when it comes to watching this game, Wang Tong still has regrets: "This time I was bitten by Guangdong in the first half, but the score was opened at the beginning of the second half. The last time I played Qingdao Shuhao was not there, Beijing was also a big player. defeat."

Wang Tong cheered for Jeremy Lin. Photo courtesy of respondents

　　Wang Tong said that he also wanted to witness a victory for the Beijing Shougang team. Therefore, when the playoffs begin, he will come back to watch.

　　Not only him, but also his mother. "My mother also asked me if she would have a chance to take a look, but she was not among the invited list, which is a pity."

　　"But the follow-up playoffs have begun. If you can buy tickets, I will take her to see one. She is from the Northeast and likes the Liaoning team." Wang Tong calculated like this.