On November 7, 2026, Mone Chiba, a 21-year-old Japanese athlete, claimed victory in the women's singles event at the 'China Cup', the third stop of the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating held in Shenzhen. (Internet screenshot)
[People News] During the award ceremony that followed her win, Mone Chiba faced a barrage of insults from local 'little pinks', leading her to break down in tears. Videos of the incident have circulated widely, drawing attention from the international sports community and netizens alike. Fans from Japan and around the world have condemned the extreme nationalist behaviour exhibited by the CCP's 'little pinks'.
Mone Chiba's victory is well-deserved.
On November 6, she scored 76.08 points in the short program, placing her in first position. The following day, in the free skate (long program), she performed to Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' and achieved a score of 148.40 points, culminating in a total score of 224.48 points and securing the gold medal in women's singles.
Russian figure skating star Alexandra Trusova (now Ignatova), a silver medalist at the Beijing Winter Olympics, earned the silver medal with a score of 221.27 points.
Trusova successfully executed a quadruple toe loop in her free skate, achieving a score of 148.90, which surpassed Shiba Momoko's free skate score. However, because she was behind Shiba Momoko in the short program, she ultimately could not overtake her, finishing in second place with a total score difference of 3.21 points.
This victory marks Shiba Momoko's third title in the Grand Prix series of figure skating. Having previously dealt with injuries, her performance upon returning has attracted considerable attention.
The Arrogance of the Little Pink Disrupts the Award Ceremony
However, an unexpected incident occurred during the award ceremony following the competition.
Footage circulating online shows that during the award segment, the silver medalist received enthusiastic applause from the audience when taking the stage, while the champion Shiba Momoko faced a markedly different reaction.
According to a report by Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun on November 9, when Shiba Momoko stepped onto the top podium, unfriendly shouts erupted from the audience, with some yelling insults like 'Get off the podium' and 'Score manipulation.'
Videos and reports from the scene indicate that some Chinese spectators refused to stand during the Japanese national anthem, while others shouted 'Refund' and other derogatory remarks, with some even resorting to insults in Japanese. Shiba Momoko was visibly affected by the emotional turmoil during the award segment and was brought to tears. This moment quickly spread across social media, leading to widespread criticism of the narrow-minded and rude behaviour exhibited by the Little Pink.
American figure skating stars expressed their support, stating that she should not have to endure such malice.
The incident has garnered significant attention within the international figure skating community. American figure skater Amber Glenn expressed her support on social media after viewing related videos, stating, "My heart is broken. Mone (Chiba Mone) is such a kind person; she should not have to endure such malicious attacks for something beyond her control."
Glenn, who previously secured fifth place in women's singles at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics and won the women's singles title at the 2024 Figure Skating Grand Prix Final, is a prominent figure among American female figure skaters. Her public endorsement has further attracted international media attention to the controversy surrounding the award ceremony.
Japanese netizens: China is unqualified to host international events.
Following coverage by mainstream Japanese media and sports news, there was a strong backlash on Japanese social media platforms.
Many Japanese netizens argue that competition results are determined by judges according to established rules, and athletes are simply there to perform. Regardless of whether the final scores are acknowledged by the public, expressing frustration towards athletes at the award podium fundamentally contradicts the spirit of sports. Additionally, some netizens emphasised that international sporting events are not only competitions of athletic prowess but also platforms for communication and mutual respect among different countries and regions, making it essential to respect award-winning athletes as a basic principle of sports etiquette.
Some Japanese netizens and commentators criticised the audience for failing to show respect during the playing of the Japanese national anthem (such as by shouting loudly or refusing to stand) and questioned China's qualifications to host major international sporting events as well as the management of audience etiquette at such events.
From the standpoint of political communication, international public relations, and public diplomacy, the rampant extreme nationalism exhibited poses a significant 'public relations disaster' and harms the international image of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Numerous Japanese car enthusiasts and sports fans have taken to Qianye Baiyin's personal social media account to leave encouraging messages, expressing their acknowledgement of her championship capabilities and their sympathy for her.
The CCP raised a tiger only to be bitten by it.
In recent years, the CCP has placed a strong emphasis on promoting a 'friendly, respectable, and lovable' image of China in its diplomatic and external propaganda efforts. It has invested heavily in hosting prestigious international sporting events (such as the Beijing Winter Olympics, Hangzhou Asian Games, and various Grand Prix events) to present itself as a civilised, open, and inclusive modern great power to the world.
However, the CCP has long intertwined 'party, state, and nation,' strictly defining 'patriotism' as 'love for the party and love for the government.' This approach is viewed as a fundamental tool for reinforcing its ruling legitimacy.
Under the influence of a distorted 'patriotic education' that amounts to brainwashing, the 'little pinks' (a term for ultra-nationalist youth) often react with intense jealousy to anything they perceive as unpatriotic. This includes achievements by athletes from countries considered hostile by the CCP that exceed those of Chinese competitors. They frequently resort to abusive language towards foreign athletes, disrupt award ceremonies, and rudely boo the national anthem at international sporting events.
This type of rude behaviour spreads rapidly through international media and online platforms, such as X/Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube, directly undermining the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) efforts to project an image of a 'civilised nation.' Instead, it replaces this image with that of 'barbaric,' 'narrow-minded,' and 'lacking sportsmanship' individuals.
The CCP invests in hosting international events to garner goodwill, but ultimately, it finds itself 'raising a tiger only to be bitten by it.' The reckless actions of the 'little pinks' have led to a significant loss of face for the CCP on the international stage.△
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