Why are so few official script works won in the calligraphy contest?

The criteria for judging have changed.

The judging criteria of the calligraphy competition include not only whether the calligraphy works are standardized, smooth and beautiful, but also the overall effect, innovation and theme expression of the works. With the changes of the times, the evaluation criteria of calligraphy competitions are constantly evolving, and some newer calligraphy artistic styles and expressions have received more attention and admiration. Yiying tablet gradually withdrew from people's field of vision.

Yiying Monument is one of the famous inscriptions in the history of China, and it is known as the "First Monument of China Lishu". Its official script style is very neat and smooth, forming a unique B-Ying style.