Star paddler may escape punishment

China table tennis world and Olympic champion Wang Hao is yet to be punished by the national team and his club after a drunken row in which he allegedly kicked a security guard last Thursday

In a heated debate that has raged ever since, Netizens are equally divided on whether the star athlete deserves a harsh admonishment.

"Wang should be forgiven as he is still young. He is known as an athlete of good character. It's just a single mistake," read one positive comment reflecting the sentiments of those in Wang's corner.