A baseball game at Chengqing lake Stadium was temporarily halted after players discovered dangerously exposed nails on the field. The incident, which occurred during a match involving Hong Yizhong, raised immediate safety concerns and prompted an apology from taigang, the stadium’s management team.
This is not an isolated incident at the stadium. Prior to this event, in April and August 2024, fans reported finding iron bars and plastic bottles buried in the red clay of the playing surface. These earlier discoveries fueled dissatisfaction regarding stadium upkeep, and the latest occurrence of exposed nails has intensified scrutiny of Taigang‘s safety protocols and overall management practices. The repeated lapses raise questions about the long-term safety of athletes and spectators,and what steps will be taken to prevent future hazards. Taigang has publicly acknowledged the issue and pledged to address the underlying causes to ensure a secure habitat for all events.