China Smash 2026, Beijing, 10/1-11

[kindof99]

Video evidence backing Sora's flash claim:

Musk大叔 (@muskdashu) on X

谁说松岛辉空利用规则恶意暂停比赛胜之不武？关键球观众闪光灯高清视频证据来了 可以明显看到在松岛辉空在接发球瞬间，对面观众席出现闪光灯，松岛第一时间暂停比赛和裁判投诉，就连林均儒的教练也向裁判述说并指向闪光的位置，就连观众也说有闪光灯，但意外的是裁判并未理会直接黄牌警告松岛恶意暂停干扰对手发球。 这真是输球又输人！林均儒输的球，而那些不文明的中国观众输了人。

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Tieba user found out that it was one of LYJ's teammates did the flash.

 

[dingyibvs]

Tieba user found out that it was one of LYJ's teammates did the flash.

Sure looks like it. Looks like two of the younger Taiwanese players took turns to distract Sora.

 

[M51]

This should be officially investigated and if it really turned out Taiwanese players distracted Sora on purpose, they should all be banned from WTT for a long time.

 

[NextLevel]

Video evidence backing Sora's flash claim:

Musk大叔 (@muskdashu) on X

谁说松岛辉空利用规则恶意暂停比赛胜之不武？关键球观众闪光灯高清视频证据来了 可以明显看到在松岛辉空在接发球瞬间，对面观众席出现闪光灯，松岛第一时间暂停比赛和裁判投诉，就连林均儒的教练也向裁判述说并指向闪光的位置，就连观众也说有闪光灯，但意外的是裁判并未理会直接黄牌警告松岛恶意暂停干扰对手发球。 这真是输球又输人！林均儒输的球，而那些不文明的中国观众输了人。

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At face value, I accept this, but in this modern era of faked images etc., lots of corroborating evidence is needed. This might not even have happened at the specific time etc.

 

[kindof99]

At face value, I accept this, but in this modern era of faked images etc., lots of corroborating evidence is needed. This might not even have happened at the specific time etc.

If these guys are just audience, they will probably be no consequence. But if they really table tennis players, they might be in trouble.

And I don't think LYJ knew anything beforehand.

 

[JackJohnson]

At face value, I accept this, but in this modern era of faked images etc., lots of corroborating evidence is needed. This might not even have happened at the specific time etc.

Yea true really hope it’s not AI and these video and images are valid proof. Hopefully if WTT have all the cameras angles with recording they might be able to investigate if video and images are 100% real but who knows if that footage is save.

 

[JackJohnson]

If these guys are just audience, they will probably be no consequence. But if they really table tennis players, they might be in trouble.

And I don't think LYJ knew anything beforehand.

No way LYJ knew or instructed his teammates to do that. I hope the video and images are real cause if not his teammates might be punish for something they didn’t do.

In the video evidence even LYJ coach called out the flash as well so I don’t think he or LYJ knew what was going on.

 

[Catenaccio]

The pictures that supposedly show that LYJ's teammates used flash to disrupt Matsushima are most likely generated by AI.

Look at the picture in G2 at 9:9. The seats around them are mostly empty. In G6 (see picture below) a few more seats are taken, but most of them are still empty. In the pictures with the flash, they are surrounded by people 🧐 You can draw your own conclusions.

 

[kindof99]

The pictures that supposedly show that LYJ's teammates used flash to disrupt Matsushima are most likely generated by AI.

Look at the picture in G2 at 9:9. The seats around them are mostly empty. In G6 (see picture below) a few more seats are taken, but most of them are still empty. In the pictures with the flash, they are surrounded by people 🧐 You can draw your own conclusions.

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The picture with the flash is a screenshot of a video.

 

[dingyibvs]

The picture with the flash is a screenshot of a video.

Right, here's the longer video showing 3 separate flashes consecutively on reddit. LYJ looks frustrated so I doubt he was involved. I'd like to give those kids the benefit of the doubt as well, looks like they were taking pics with the flash in between points as well so they probably just don't know how to turn off the flash.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tabletennis/s/1nvSCfFb3x

 

[Catenaccio]

Right, here's the longer video showing 3 separate flashes consecutively on reddit. LYJ looks frustrated so I doubt he was involved. I'd like to give those kids the benefit of the doubt as well, looks like they were taking pics with the flash in between points as well so they probably just don't know how to turn off the flash.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tabletennis/s/1nvSCfFb3x

Thanks for sharing the video. I take my comment back.

Of course, it's unacceptable that someone tried to disrupt Matsushima. Hope it was ignorance (not knowing how to turn off the flash) rather than malicious behavior.

 

[zeio]

For future reference.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DRcucQAvv/
松商誠正桌球團隊
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM
致歉聲明
各位教練、選手及關心2026北京大滿貫男子單打決賽事件的朋友們，大家好：
針對2026北京大滿貫男子單打決賽期間因閃光燈使用所造成的困擾與影響，本團隊謹致上最誠摯的歉意，對於因此受到影響的選手、教練及現場相關人員，我們深感抱歉。
本團隊一向重視學生品格教育及運動精神的培養。藉由此次事件，我們將進一步引導學生了解，在競賽場合中，除了專注於自身表現，更應遵守賽場規範、尊重競賽秩序，並充分維護每一位選手的參賽權益。
學生的成長需要學校與家庭共同陪伴。面對此次事件，本團隊將秉持教育與輔導的立場，引導學生正視問題、深刻反省，學習為自己的行為負責，並將尊重他人、遵守規範的觀念落實於日常生活及各項競賽活動中，避免類似情形再次發生。
對於本次事件所造成的不便與影響，本團隊再次表達誠摯的歉意，也感謝各界的提醒、指教與包容。本團隊將以此為借鏡，持續落實品格教育與運動倫理，期盼所有參與者都能在相互尊重、公平公正的環境中，共同維護良好的競賽風氣。
謹此致歉，敬請各界諒察。
松山誠正團隊 敬上
(Team Songshang Cheng-Zheng (Hanyu Pinyin)/Songshang Cheng-Jheng (Tongyong Pinyin) [Not sure what system they use]
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Statement of Apology

To all coaches, players, and friends concerned about the incident during the Men’s Singles Final at the 2026 Beijing Grand Smash:

Our team wishes to extend our sincerest apologies for the disruption and impact caused by the use of a camera flash during the Men’s Singles Final at the 2026 Beijing Grand Slam. We are deeply sorry to the players, coaches, and on-site personnel who were affected by this incident.

Our team has always prioritized character education and the cultivation of sportsmanship among our students. We will use this incident as an opportunity to further guide our students to understand that, in a competitive setting, beyond focusing on their own performance, they must adhere to competition rules, respect the order of the event, and fully uphold the rights of every participant.

A student's growth requires the joint support of both school and family. In addressing this incident, we will adopt an educational and supportive approach to guide students in facing the issue squarely, reflecting deeply, and learning to take responsibility for their actions. We aim to ensure that the values of respecting others and adhering to rules are put into practice in both daily life and future competitions, thereby preventing similar situations from occurring again.

We once again express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and impact caused by this incident, and we thank everyone for their reminders, guidance, and understanding. We will take this as a lesson to continue upholding character education and sports ethics, hoping that all participants can work together to maintain a positive competitive atmosphere based on mutual respect and fairness.

We offer this apology and ask for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Team Songshan Cheng-Zheng/Songshang Cheng-Jheng)

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林昀儒決賽閃光燈干擾真相曝光！台灣小將惹禍　球隊發聲明道歉了
https://www.nownews.com/news/6883295
桌球(影)／林昀儒男單決賽落敗「閃光燈之亂」竟是台灣小將誤觸！發聲明道歉
https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2026A14W0342
林昀儒爭冠爆爭議！松島輝空遭閃光燈干擾　竟是台灣小將惹禍
林昀儒爭冠爆爭議！松島輝空遭閃光燈干擾　竟是台灣小將惹禍
中國大滿貫決賽「閃光燈門」掌鏡者竟是台灣選手　球團今致歉
https://sports.ettoday.net/news/3254544

WTT大滿貫》閃光燈事件真相大白！台灣小將誤觸 松商誠正團隊發聲明道歉
https://sports.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/5605814
https://tw.sports.yahoo.com/news/wtt大滿貫-閃光燈事件真相大白-台灣小將誤觸-松商誠正團隊發聲明道歉-043929482.html
Netzbürger
48 分鐘前
拜託台灣的小朋友，多學點好的可以嗎?
都穿著中華隊的衣服在場邊，應該是去北京參加青年賽的吧?! 自已身為選手，應該要更注意自已的行為，自已上場的時候被人用閃光燈，你們覺得這樣好嗎? 還有別自已造業又是林昀儒來擔
(To the young players from Taiwan: could you please learn to conduct yourselves better?

You were wearing Team Chinese Taipei jerseys on the sidelines—presumably you were in Beijing for a youth tournament, right? As athletes, you really ought to be more mindful of your behavior. How would you feel if someone used a flash while you were competing? Do you think that’s right? Also, don't go creating trouble for yourselves only to have Lin Yun-Ju end up bearing the consequences)

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台北队小队员的桌球团队道歉了 (The table tennis team of those young players representing Taipei has issued an apology)
https://tieba.baidu.com/p/11103736591

松岛真的是受害者吧，原来决胜局闪松岛的人是台北队队员 (Matsushima really is the victim, isn't he? It turns out the person who flashed a light at him during the deciding game was a member of the Taipei team)
https://tieba.baidu.com/p/11102191349

 

[zeio]

Video evidence backing Sora's flash claim:

Musk大叔 (@muskdashu) on X

谁说松岛辉空利用规则恶意暂停比赛胜之不武？关键球观众闪光灯高清视频证据来了 可以明显看到在松岛辉空在接发球瞬间，对面观众席出现闪光灯，松岛第一时间暂停比赛和裁判投诉，就连林均儒的教练也向裁判述说并指向闪光的位置，就连观众也说有闪光灯，但意外的是裁判并未理会直接黄牌警告松岛恶意暂停干扰对手发球。 这真是输球又输人！林均儒输的球，而那些不文明的中国观众输了人。

x.com

Whatever the case may be this time as well? You were quick to post the CTTA statement, any thoughts on the spineless CTTTA?

2026年北京大滿貫男子單打決賽期間因閃光燈使用所造成的困擾與影響（代為公告） (Disturbance and impact caused by the use of camera flashes during the Men's Singles Final at the 2026 Beijing Grand Smash (Notice made on behalf of))
https://www.cttta.org.tw/news_detail.asp?nid=4061

 

[zeio]

A good article by a content creator on the timeline of events, with Matsushima's mom and LYJ's agent involved as well... Oops.

破案了！松岛辉空与林昀儒最后确实有闪光灯，涉事者身份特殊，所属团队已道歉！
https://c.m.163.com/news/a/L979K03P0529T7PN.html

 

[ttpshot]

Good to see an official apology from the Taiwanese club.

Camera flashes have been a problem in Japan long before WTT came along. I've witnessed spectators in the National Champs using their camera flashes during rallies multiple times, sometimes from seats very close to the players. Most probably just don't realize how distracting it can be, but I'm pretty sure some have done it deliberately, like what I witnessed at WTT Yokohama.

It's even more problematic at WTT events, where only the tables are brightly lit and the rest of the arena is dark, making camera flashes particularly distracting. And of course, it doesn't help that so many fans are cheering for non-Japanese players (jk).

 

[zeio]

Good to see an official apology from the Taiwanese club.

Camera flashes have been a problem in Japan long before WTT came along. I've witnessed spectators in the National Champs using their camera flashes during rallies multiple times, sometimes from seats very close to the players. Most probably just don't realize how distracting it can be, but I'm pretty sure some have done it deliberately, like what I witnessed at WTT Yokohama.

It's even more problematic at WTT events, where only the tables are brightly lit and the rest of the arena is dark, making camera flashes particularly distracting. And of course, it doesn't help that so many fans are cheering for non-Japanese players (jk).

Which is why JTTA has stopped using spotlights after Zennihon Takkyu 2016. Plays were continuously interrupted.

Kasumi Ishikawa 石川佳純 vs Miu Hirano 平野美宇 | 全日本卓球選手権2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXRMCvuBvys

ヤバすぎる15歳同士！Miu Hirano 平野美宇 vs Mima Ito 伊藤美誠 | 準決勝 | 全日本卓球2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCeKM5MBehU

P.S.
全日本卓球の決勝で平野美宇選手がフラッシュでイライラ。なんで卓球する... - Yahoo!知恵袋
https://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q14154864094

全日本決勝のフラッシュ問題
https://world-tt.com/blog/johta/2016/01/19/全日本決勝のフラッシュ問題/
フラッシュ問題の補足
https://world-tt.com/blog/johta/2016/01/19/フラッシュ問題の補足/
フラッシュ問題　続報
https://world-tt.com/blog/johta/2016/01/24/フラッシュ問題　続報/

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Whatever the case may be this time as well? You were quick to post the CTTA statement, any thoughts on the spineless CTTTA?

2026年北京大滿貫男子單打決賽期間因閃光燈使用所造成的困擾與影響（代為公告） (Disturbance and impact caused by the use of camera flashes during the Men's Singles Final at the 2026 Beijing Grand Smash (Notice made on behalf of))
https://www.cttta.org.tw/news_detail.asp?nid=4061

I am glad the CTTTA apologized. But, those players should have known better than to use flash given that it's been a known problem at a number of tournaments. Do a test recording to make sure before you record the real thing.

 

[JackJohnson]

I wonder what punishments these Chinese Taipei juniors will get. It’s going to make LYJ and the coach look bad now as people will think they were the ones that planned for the flashes to happen

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

I wonder what punishments these Chinese Taipei juniors will get. It’s going to make LYJ and the coach look bad now as people will think they were the ones that planned for the flashes to happen

Yeah, it's definitely a bad look and would have been even worse had Matsushima lost. If it were up to me, I would ban them from being in the stands in the future.

Additionally, anyone in the Chinese media as well as LYJ's agent, who falsely accused Matsushima of making it up to gain an advantage, should issue an apology.

The flash issue keeps happening at multiple tournaments, and WTT/ITTF really should do something about it.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

I wonder what LYJ's reaction is to all of this. His own agent accused Matsushima of using dirty tactics, when in fact it was his own teammates that caused the issue.