Chinese authorities are cracking down on ‘toxic fandom’ after incidents involving sports stars like diver Quan Hongchan and gymnast Zhang Boheng. Fans have become overly obsessive, leading to cyberbullying and harassment. This behavior mirrors the previous obsession with entertainment celebrities. The General Administration of Sport has condemned this culture, urging athletes to be role models with a rational view of fame.
Medals and mobs: China’s ‘toxic’ sports fans face crackdown
