For some, a minefield; for others, a baseball stadium

A few days ago, soldiers guarding the country in the DMZ were involved in an explosion suspected to be a landmine.
One person suffered a severe injury, losing an ankle while performing their mission by walking directly along a dangerous search route.
Meanwhile, at the same time, the Asian Games are being held in Japan.
All 24 members of our national baseball team are professional players, and 16 of them have not yet completed their mandatory military service. The host country, Japan, sent an amateur baseball representative team rather than professional players.
Of course, playing as a national representative is an honorable thing, and I have no intention of criticizing the individual athletes. The players are simply trying to seize their opportunities within the current system.
However, seeing one side where actual soldiers are walking through mine-risk zones to protect the nation, while on the other side, professional athletes are competing in games where winning a gold medal allows them to be transferred to the Arts and Sports Personnel category instead of active duty, leaves me with very complicated feelings.
I am not denying the value of sports or the honor of being a national representative.
I just think it is time to reflect.
I wonder if our society is truly evaluating the value of what we call "enhancing national prestige" and the sacrifices of those serving at the front lines while taking risks in a balanced manner.
Rather than a matter of blaming the athletes, I believe it is time to have a serious discussion about whether it is reasonable to continue maintaining this system in the same way.