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Sports Broadcaster Apologizes for Snoring During Live Tennis Match

From Liberty Times · (2d ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A sports broadcaster for Bosswang Tennis Channel, Chang Chih-ping, has apologized for falling asleep and snoring during a live broadcast of a Monte-Carlo Masters match.
  • The incident occurred during an early morning broadcast of a match featuring Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Chang admitted to a lapse in self-management and expressed his commitment to improving his professionalism.

A moment of unprofessionalism has led to a public apology from a seasoned sports broadcaster. Chang Chih-ping, a commentator for the Bosswang Tennis Channel, has admitted to falling asleep and audibly snoring during a live broadcast of the Monte-Carlo Masters, a prestigious event featuring top players like Carlos Alcaraz.

My passion for the match, my professionalism, all gone. It wasn't that the match was boring; it was definitely a problem with self-management.

— Chang Chih-pingAdmitting fault for falling asleep and snoring during a live tennis broadcast.

The incident, which occurred during an early morning overseas broadcast, was clearly audible to viewers, causing embarrassment for the channel and the broadcaster. Chang took to his personal Facebook page to acknowledge his lapse, stating, "My passion for the match, my professionalism, all gone. It wasn't that the match was boring; it was definitely a problem with self-management."

Fans were stunned, and although the media offered some leniency, a mistake is a mistake. Without strong self-control, how can one handle the upcoming global events?

— Chang Chih-pingReflecting on the impact of his unprofessional conduct and the need for self-discipline.

While acknowledging that fans and media offered some leniency, Chang stressed that "mistakes are mistakes." He emphasized the need for strong self-control to handle upcoming global events and urged against the channel bearing the brunt of his personal failing. He vowed to "learn humbly" and ensure such an incident does not recur, recognizing the privilege of his position and the dedication of fans and staff who stay up late to watch the matches.

I will always remember that this is a blessing from heaven to accompany viewers watching the game. Don't talk about snoring; even swallowing saliva improperly should not happen. Opportunities are only for those willing to take responsibility and share. Even if I am disgraced, being banished to the frontier is insignificant.

— Chang Chih-pingExpressing deep remorse and commitment to his role as a broadcaster.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.