I get that to some extent. But one of the things you learn is that perception is reality. It is hard-core fans like us that know all these details. Most people just want to watch something else entertaining. Players should just do that.
you are right, and that is life for everything in life
only hard core fans will know if the clothes they buy is made by child labor or not.
or source of coco is ethical or not etc./
The average joe won't be bothered, but it doesn't make it right.
with educations and sharing of information, the changes will come.
players should be the core of entertainment, not board room people.
if you have read all the AGM and questions by athlete rep, the answers there are really, ignoring for any athletes.
maybe since most people just want cheap things or entertainment etc, the child labor, unethical or forcing players isn't bothered, since the people get what they want and what goes on at the back is not related to them or seen by them.
well, eventually some will rebel, as well saw already.
players can rebel, I can't say the same for those child laborers.
its a bit of a long reach, but same analogy, with people profiting and others needing to make sacrifices. Aruna can hopefully prove the legality of his "non employment, employment contract"
Athlete rep once ask for ITTF to share the salary of its staff, of which the CEO brush off as personal information.
I wish to see, how many people earn more money than the highest paid "prize money" tt player and what is the average mean salary by ITTF, versus a ranking of players earnings and see, what is going on with the spending of the money.