Overview

• Chiharu Shida, an Olympic bronze medalist, has publicly called on some Chinese fans to stop stalking her during competitions.
• The stalking behavior, which has lasted for a year and a half, has caused Shida significant fear and discomfort, particularly during events in China.
• Shida, currently competing at the Asia Championships in Ningbo, expressed her concerns in a social media post written in Chinese.
• She warned that if the harassment continues, she would consider taking further measures to address the issue.
• Chinese authorities have been implementing measures to curb extreme fandom, including shutting down online accounts and removing harmful posts to protect public figures.