Recently, Fan Zhendong, the men's singles champion and Grand Slam winner of the Paris Olympics, was asked whether he would participate in the next Olympics during an event. He expressed that he indeed needs to think about it carefully. When discussing his future plans, Fan Zhendong believes: Honestly, this Olympics (referring to the 2024 Paris Games) left me exhausted and fatigued. In the end, I achieved such results (men's team gold + men's singles gold), which I feel is quite lucky. In 2024, I felt like I participated in a bustling Olympics in Paris, where I experienced the charm of the Olympics, gained everyone's support, and understood the meaning of fighting for the country. Now, with these matters coming to a close, I need to better reflect and settle down. This includes thinking about how I can become better and what I can bring to Chinese sports or society, moving in this direction. This is roughly my plan for the future. It can be seen from this dialogue that Fan Zhendong has not given a clear answer as to whether he will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but there seems to be a tendency that he probably will not participate. Firstly, Fan Zhendong has already won the Olympic singles gold medal and even the Grand Slam, only one singles gold medal away from a double Grand Slam. Therefore, he has already established himself in terms of honor, leaving little room for further improvement. Secondly, given the tense situation with the International Table Tennis Federation, World Table Tennis Federation,…

Do you still remember that not long after the end of the WTT Japan Fukuoka Finals at the end of 2024, Japanese men's table tennis "big brother" Zhang Ben Zhihe announced to the world media that he would only partner with his sister Zhang Ben Meihui in mixed doubles in the future, otherwise he would refuse to participate in any mixed doubles matches. At that time, the most embarrassing thing was the Japanese veteran who had partnered with him for many years, Early Tianxina, and the most embarrassing thing was the Japanese Table Tennis Association. This was because this was Zhang Ben Zhihe's speech after winning the men's singles runner-up at the WTT Fukuoka Finals in front of the Japanese people. This undoubtedly put the Japanese Table Tennis Association on the fire. However, it has been less than 3 months since then, and the Japanese Table Tennis Association, which has always remained silent, has quietly made a counterattack. They have completely locked the mixed doubles partner of his sister Zhang Ben Meihui on the 17-year-old Japanese rising star Song Dao Hui Kong. This is not only a statement by the Japanese Table Tennis Association against Zhang Ben Zhihe's blackmail, but also directly shattered Zhang Ben Zhihe's hope of impacting the Olympic mixed doubles. After winning the men's singles runner-up at the WTT Fukuoka Finals in November 2024, Zhang Ben Zhihe actually talked about the mixed doubles event in front of the global media. He claimed that if he were to play mixed doubles in the future, he would only pair…

Wei Jizhong: The Controversial Figure in Chinese Sports Wei Jizhong, often hailed as the "Father of China's Olympic Industry," has been a prominent figure in the sports world for decades. However, his recent actions have raised eyebrows and sparked controversy among fans and professionals alike. In 2001, when the Chinese women's volleyball team was experiencing an unprecedented low point, Chen Zhonghe took on the role of head coach. With extensive coaching experience, Chen led the team to victory at the Athens Olympics just three years later. Despite this remarkable achievement, Wei criticized Chen's conservative approach and suggested that he was not the right fit for the team. This criticism ultimately led to Chen's resignation, much to the dismay of many fans who believed in his abilities. Wei's influence extended beyond volleyball. In 2017, he played a role in the decision to remove Liu Guoliang from his position as the head coach of the national table tennis team. This move was met with resistance from the players, who protested by boycotting matches. Wei defended the decision, suggesting that it was time for Liu to step back and let the younger athletes take the lead. Despite these controversies, Wei's early contributions to Chinese sports cannot be overlooked. Born in 1936 in Shanghai, Wei developed a passion for volleyball from a young age. After excelling academically and athletically, he went on to hold various prestigious positions within the sports industry, including roles as the chairman of the International Volleyball Federation and the Asian Volleyball Confederation. He also played a significant part in China's…

"Once criticized, now praised - what does this change in attitude signify?" Zhang Jike's recent evaluation of Wang Chuqin has ignited a storm of discussion. Known for his straightforwardness in the table tennis world as the "Tibetan Mastiff," why has his opinion of the younger generation changed so drastically in just a few months? The conversation ranges from competition to mentality and on to heritage, striking at the heart of the matter, no wonder it has sparked a frenzy of online discussion. If one word were to describe Zhang Jike's career, it would be "ups and downs." From winning both singles and team championships at the 2012 London Olympics to being plagued by injuries in the latter half of his career, his story is as thrilling as a roller coaster. It is precisely this experience of "climbing from the depths to the peak" that has made Zhang Jike an inspiring idol in the hearts of countless fans. After retiring, his life did not return to calm. On the contrary, he quickly seized the pulse of the flow, becoming a brand spokesperson, internet celebrity, and table tennis coach. In live streams, he is humorous and witty; in online courses, he imparts his knowledge generously. His successful transformation not only proves the limitless possibilities for athletes after retirement but also provides a clear career path for those who follow. Some even jokingly say, "The Tibetan Mastiff has transformed into a versatile talent, busier than when he was playing!" Compared to Zhang Jike's "spectacular" career, Wang Chuqin's professional trajectory appears more "low-key and…

Translation:‌ January 15th news, the 2025 WTT regular challenge Muscat station continues. In the men's singles qualifying round, Xu Yingbin, the world youth champion, scored an impressive 11-0 in the match and defeated Indian player Payas Jain with a total score of 3-1. Earlier at the 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station, Xu Yingbin/Xiang Peng won the championship in the men's doubles final with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tomokazu Harimoto/Matsuura Koki.‌ The 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station was the first WTT event for the Chinese table tennis team this year. World Youth Champion Xu Yingbin teamed up with teammates Xiang Peng, Chen Yuanyu, and other second-line players to compete, while the Japanese men's table tennis team sent out their main lineup including Tomokazu Harimoto, Matsuura Koki, and Ueda Kousei.‌ In this competition, Xu Yingbin partnered with Xiang Peng in the men's doubles, they advanced all the way to the final and won against Tomokazu Harimoto/Matsuura Koki in the final with a score of 3-2.‌ After the end of the 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station, Xu Yingbin and his teammates continued to participate in the 2025 WTT Regular Challenge Muscat Station. In the men's singles qualifying group stage, as the world youth champion, Xu Yingbin faced Indian player Payas Jain.‌ In this match, Xu Yingbin showed a very domineering side. He did not leave any room for his opponent in the game, directly scoring an overwhelming 11-0, and defeating his opponent with a total score of 3-1. The scores of the four sets were: 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-0.‌…

In today's Chinese sports world, the national table tennis team undoubtedly stands as the most prominent presence. However, accompanying this prominence are controversies that have been brewing. As the ancient saying goes, "Blessings may hide misfortunes, and misfortunes may harbor blessings." The immense attention on the national table tennis team has brought glory but also spawned numerous troubles, particularly in the erosion caused by fan culture. Since Fan Zhendong's opposition to the WTT's overbearing clauses at the end of last year, the national table tennis team and WTT have been embroiled in a whirlpool of public opinion. Subsequent developments have further plunged the national table tennis team into the mire of fan culture chaos. On January 14th, the General Administration of Sport made it an urgent task to govern the chaos of fan culture, with the Chinese Table Tennis Association being the only association required to participate in the discussion. This fact undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the national table tennis team, making their situation particularly awkward when compared to the success of other associations in delineating boundaries between athletes and fans. Taking Wang Chuqin as an example, his situation within fan culture is simply out of control. Even when his calligraphy of the character "Fu" was ridiculed, his fans would go to great lengths to defend him, finding far-fetched reasons such as claiming it was modeled after Ouyang Xun's work. This irrational behavior of defending him is a typical characteristic of fan culture. Looking back at the Tokyo Olympic cycle, the phenomenon of fan culture in Chinese table tennis…

On January 14, 2025, the table tennis Oman regular challenge continued. Two Chinese men's singles players advanced to the top 16, Huang Youzheng and Chen Yuanyu passed the level, while the top four player from the previous station, Aruna, was surprisingly eliminated. In addition, Kuaiman's women's doubles narrowly defeated her teammate with a score of 3-2, avoiding another setback after the mixed doubles. The WTT regular challenge is worth 400 points, just exceeding the 125-point branch line competition. It is not as valuable as the previous 600-point star challenge. The national table tennis team's roster has been repeatedly adjusted, and it was finally determined that 4 men's team members and 6 women's team members would participate. Qian Tianyi was replaced by Tan Yuxuan, and He Zhuojia was replaced by Wang Xiaotong. Four men's singles players participated in the 1/16 finals. Two young players from the national table tennis team advanced first. Huang Youzheng reversed Indian player Taka with a score of 3-1, and Chen Yuanyu eliminated Portuguese player Apollonia with a score of 3-1. There are still two players left, Xiang Peng and Xu Yingbin. Among them, the 19-year-old Huang Youzheng is the champion of last year's National Championship in this event, and the 19-year-old Chen Yuanyu had outstanding performances in the Super League. It can be said that the coaching staff also wanted to train these newcomers, so they created many opportunities. What was most unexpected was the elimination of Nigerian star Aruna. In the previous competition, Aruna advanced to the top four in the men's singles, but later…

The WTT Doha Star Challenge is nearing its conclusion, with the Singapore Grand Slam event set to begin soon. As a result, the main participants in this Doha challenge are non-mainstream players from the national table tennis team. However, it must be acknowledged that the strength displayed by these young players has been quite surprising, truly eye-catching. In this round of five events, our national table tennis players successfully won the men's doubles championship title, with Xiang Peng and Xu Yingbin performing outstandingly, defeating Tomokazu Ishihara and Kakeru Matsumoto. In the women's doubles event, He Zhuojia and Zhong Ge Man unfortunately failed to defeat their opponents, losing to Miharu Igarashi and Sakura Yokoi, ultimately earning the runner-up honor for this challenge. Today will determine the champions of the women's singles, men's singles, and mixed doubles events. [Chen Yi vs. Miyuu Kihara] In the semi-finals, Chen Yi surprisingly defeated Qian Tianyi with a score of 3:0, a result that shocked many fans. It should be noted that when national table tennis players compete, they cannot simply rely on world rankings to judge victory or defeat; the key is to observe the actual strength displayed on the court. After all, they train together every day and are very familiar with each other. Taking Qian Tianyi as an example, her teammates know her inside out. Moreover, Chen Yi stands at 177cm tall, giving her an excellent wingspan that is not inferior even to Wang Manyu, resulting in remarkable defensive capabilities. During the match, Miyuu Kihara primarily relied on her rubber hitting and connection…

Recently, the well-known media personality He Xiaolong has been using various ways to satirize and mock the national table tennis team. This afternoon, he released new work again. This time, he issued ten table tennis IQ test questions, satirizing the hot topics in the fan circle of the national table tennis team. Nearly half of them are related to Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, and the last one is the most shocking, which is actually about the topic of Liu Guoliang and Li Sun's involvement in gambling. The ten table tennis IQ test questions posted by He Xiaolong include: Sha Tou is a couple; 2. That racket was deliberately destroyed; 3. Sun Yingsha lost the women's singles final at the Olympics to protect the men's team; 4. Olympic triathlon is ox and horse; 5. Wang Chuqin can still keep his Xian Nongtan system after retirement; 6. If the referee does not make a decision, there is no blocking; 7. The table tennis circle is more transparent than the football circle; 8. The chaos in the fan circle is because their cheering is too loud; 9. Chinese table tennis cannot do without Liu Guoliang; 10. Kong Linghui and Zhang Jike like gambling, but Liu Guoliang and Li Sun do not gamble at all. From these ten questions, the answers are obviously negative, or they have been denied by He Xiaolong before. He Xiaolong uses this way to satirize some naive and low-level opinions around the national table tennis team. The first one, Sha Tou is a couple, although the national table…

According to reason, whether it is from the perspective of continuity in national table tennis or the interests of WTT, keeping Fan Zhendong would be a beneficial decision without any harm. However, when the World Table Tennis Federation provided an opportunity and wanted the Table Tennis Association to mediate, one sentence from 191 turned the expectation into reality. He expressed support, understanding, and respect for the decision of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long to withdraw from the world rankings. The question then arises: as the chairman of the Table Tennis Association and the WTT board, why would 191 make such a decision that seems to have the greatest impact on him and the sport of table tennis? The answer is that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's departure aligns more with his current interests. As for Ma Long, since he is already in his thirties, even if he does not withdraw, the impact on him would not be significant. However, there is something that doesn't make sense: if he is not considering the future of table tennis and the national team, then what is he considering? At this moment, a response suddenly appears, saying that 191 might have encountered problems recently and needed a large amount of funds to cover up the losses. Among the conditions for the Beijing team to protect him was the clause to force Fan Zhendong to retire. If not, why wouldn't he even attend the negotiation meeting for the Doha World Table Tennis Championships? Why, after the Olympics, did he only go as far…