The Gocheok Sky Dome on the 17th, when NC won its first Korean series victory.



The KBO Secretariat looked for Aaron Altair, who was selected as the MVP of the first leg after the game was over.

Altair made a big contribution to the team's 5-3 victory by hitting a 3-point home run, which ran 4 times ahead of 1-0 on the day.

But Altair didn't appear on the ground in the end.

For the first time ever, the MVP awards ceremony was canceled, and KBO officials couldn't hide their embarrassment.



According to the NC side, Altair held up saying'I will do it without wearing a mask' after hearing about attending the awards ceremony and interview after the game ended.

In accordance with the government's social distancing guidelines following the spread of Corona 19, it is mandatory to wear a mask in the entire area of ​​Gocheok Dome, a sports facility.

While we are refraining from cheering for upbringing, the spectators eat only in a separate space outside the spectator seats and strictly follow the quarantine rules.



People who work in the baseball field are also thoroughly guarding against quarantine.

In accordance with the KBO media coverage guidelines, both reporters and players are obligated to wear masks when interviewing.

No event can proceed without wearing a mask.

KBO was not able to conduct ground awards and interviews for Altair who refused to wear a mask due to the quarantine guidelines.

Eventually, we decided to cancel the event, and only Na Seong-beom, who recorded the final blow, wore a mask and held the awards ceremony and interview.




An official from the NC team explained, "Altere said that it is difficult to breathe when talking with a mask in a place where there are many people. It was my opinion that it was difficult to attend the awards ceremony and interview after wearing a mask after today's game." .

He added, "Altere always wears masks, including when traveling. However, it was difficult when taking pictures or interviewing in crowded places."



Altair's unexpected action poured cold water on the club and fans enjoying the joy of winning the first Korean series.

Fans of the team that won the postseason stay on the spot after the match is over.

It is to applaud the players while watching the awards ceremony and to enjoy more of the joy of victory.

On this day too, NC fans stayed and waited for Altair, but I couldn't feel the lingering of the victory of the first Korean series.




As explained by the club, if it was difficult to talk while wearing a mask, it was just an interview.

In the last 10 years, while covering the postseason, I have never seen a player say'talk' at an awards ceremony.

It was all about holding the MVP award plate and responding to the cheers of the fans.

That's why it looks more difficult to explain that it is difficult to breathe when wearing a mask.



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