Recently, the results of the China Youth May Fourth Medal were announced, with Fan Zhendong, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu successfully elected. Everyone felt that these athletes deserved it. However, the failure of Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng to be selected was somewhat unexpected. As a result, some people began to question the selection criteria, even speculating whether there were "hidden rules" involved. Regardless, this outcome also made us wonder: Is the selection really only based on achievements? Or are there other considerations? Firstly, the election of Fan Zhendong, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu is almost uncontroversial. They are almost representatives of the national table tennis team, both on and off the court. Fan Zhendong is known as a regular at the "Iron Throne" of the table tennis world, and his stable performance has allowed him to repeatedly win gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships. Especially his competitive aura, which often makes opponents feel heavy pressure, and almost no one can find a breakthrough under his powerful aura. Sun Yingsha's performance is equally astonishing. Although she failed to win gold in the women's singles final at the Paris Olympics, the gold medals she won in the mixed doubles and team events are enough to prove her strength. Currently, Sun Yingsha is already a dominant force in the women's world table tennis scene, just one step away from the grand slam. Moreover, as a star on social media platforms, her number of fans continues to rise, which is a testament to her comprehensive strength. Wang Manyu's playing style is…

Liu Guoliang Mourns the Loss of Another "Pillar" in Table Tennis, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha Bid Farewell with Fondness Recently, the table tennis family has experienced a heart-wrenching moment with the quiet departure of another "pillar" who has made significant contributions to China's table tennis cause. This news has undoubtedly caused a great shock throughout the national table tennis community. Chairman Liu Guoliang of the National Table Tennis Association choked back tears several times at the farewell ceremony, deeply reminiscing about the veteran player. As representatives of the younger generation of national table tennis, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha were also present with tears in their eyes, bidding a reluctant farewell to this former "pillar of stability." The term "pillar" not only refers to the immense contributions made by players on the court but also symbolizes a spirit. From the early days of Wang Liqin and Ma Lin to later generations like Zhang Jike and Ma Long, these names carry the glory and splendor of national table tennis. The loss of each "pillar" marks a significant loss in the history of national table tennis. This time, we bid farewell to a "veteran" who has been diligently serving within the national table tennis team for many years. He has stabilized the team in countless competitions and carried the banner of Chinese table tennis. Chairman Liu Guoliang emotionally said at the farewell ceremony, "He was the backbone of our national table tennis team. Whether on the court or during training, he set an example and became a role model for young…

The WTT Singapore Grand Slam will kick off during the Spring Festival. The Chinese national table tennis team participating in this competition includes men's singles: Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Xue Fei, Xiang Peng, Zhou Qihao; women's singles: Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xintong, Qian Tianyi, He Zhuojia. Doubles events: Men's doubles: Wang Chuqin/Lin Shidong Women's doubles: Wang Manyu/Kuai Man Mixed doubles: Lin Shidong/Kuai Man Seeing such a lineup, it's clear that they are all top athletes from the national table tennis team. Of course, other countries also have some top players, but they are not opponents of the national table tennis team. Initially, it was thought that North Korea would participate in this Singapore Grand Slam, and the initial list included North Korea's Kim Chol-yong and Byeon Song-gyeong. However, recently, the two did not participate. Kim Chol-yong should be familiar to everyone; she once defeated China's female player Sun Yingsha 3-2 and even won the silver medal in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics, so her strength cannot be underestimated. Byeon Song-gyeong is also a very capable player. Therefore, many people say that North Korea does not participate in such events. The only regret this time is Kuai Man. In yesterday's Doha Star Challenge, Kuai Man won the championship through her own efforts. Kuai Man is 20 years old this year. Competing with top players from other countries, she stood out directly. Some time ago, there were people saying that Kuai Man's singles were not good enough, and only when paired with Lin Shidong in mixed…

Recently, the news of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrawing from the international rankings has once again gathered the attention of the public, leaving a mixed feeling in everyone's hearts. In this turmoil, Liu Guoliang, the head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, has undoubtedly become the focus of public opinion. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, as top-level athletes, their withdrawal directly affected the image and morale of the team. Many netizens questioned Liu Guoliang's coaching ability, casting a shadow over the future direction of the national table tennis team. Everyone watched these changes with bated breath, wondering what would happen to the national table tennis team? The storm of public opinion quickly swept across the entire table tennis circle. The depressed state of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng disappointed and saddened many fans, even forming a flurry of discussions on social media platforms. Some believe it was Liu Guoliang's "tactical mistake," while others speculate that the condition of the two main players is closely related to their psychological state. Indeed, Fan Zhendong's recent poor form, frequently making mistakes on the court, seems to point to the relationship between him and his coach. Many netizens expressed that the soul of the national table tennis team lies in its mental state, which is precisely the challenge for Liu Guoliang. When it comes to potential successors, Wang Liqin and Qin Zhijian have become the focus of attention. Wang Liqin has performed well in domestic and international events, with rich experience in international competitions and widespread acclaim. On the other hand, Qin…

New Year's First Championship! Tomokazu Harimoto Sweeps 4-0, Conducts Interview in Chinese, Who Noticed the Change in Address During the Speech Coach Liu Guoliang's strategy at the Doha Star Challenge men's singles event did not yield the desired results. For this competition, the national table tennis team sent out five players, including Zhou Qihao (who withdrew due to injury), Huang Youzheng, and Xiang Peng. However, the outcome was not as expected, with no Chinese player reaching the quarter-finals in the men's singles. This result is undoubtedly disappointing, but "failure is the mother of success," and it should serve as motivation for the national table tennis team to make adjustments and improvements in future events. In stark contrast to this, Zhang Jike's outstanding performance at the event stands out. He successfully avenged his loss to Aruna in the semi-finals. Previously, in the German championship, Zhang Jike lost to Aruna, but this time he adjusted his state and overcame the shadow of previous defeats. In the final against Groth, he demonstrated his dominance even more, sweeping his opponent 4-0 with absolute advantages of 11:9, 13:11, 11:9, and 11:6, securing the first WTT men's singles title of the new year. After winning the championship, Zhang Jike could hardly contain his excitement, fully expressing his joy after the match. He laughed heartily, made a scissors gesture, and even took photos hugging the trophy at the dinner after the award ceremony. Every action showed his extreme satisfaction with the result of the match. Behind this satisfaction lies the confidence brought by his stable performance on…

Translation of the article content into English: With the conclusion of the 2025 WTT Doha Star Challenge, the world rankings for the third week of 2025 have been released. Following the withdrawal of players such as Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng from the world rankings, several young players from the national table tennis team have seen significant changes in their rankings. This week's world rankings include the newly added points from the 2025 Doha Star Challenge, while the points from the 2024 Doha Star Challenge are no longer valid. In the men's singles rankings, Wang Chuqin has a world ranking score of 7367 points, maintaining his position at the top of the world for 43 consecutive weeks. However, his points have decreased by 308 compared to the previous period, leaving him with a lead of less than 1000 points over the second-place player. Lin Shidong remains ranked second in the world with 6375 points but faces stiff competition from Japanese player Tomokazu Harimoto, who is closing in on him. After winning the WTT Doha station championship, Tomokazu Harimoto's points increased by 320, bringing his total to 4725 points. He continues to hold the third position in the world rankings, leading the fourth place by more than 500 points. F. Lebrun has 4212 points and is ranked fourth in the world, while Liang Jingkun is ranked fifth, but only leads the sixth place by 5 points, making the top five positions precarious. The players ranked sixth to tenth in the world are Hugo (Brazil), Moregad (Sweden), Franziska (Germany), Lin…

On January 12, 2025, the Oman Table Tennis Challenge continued, with the national table tennis men's singles team achieving their first victory. Xu Yingbin swept his opponent, Hong Kong player Yao Juntao, with a 3-0 win, securing his first victory in this event. The second match of the round-robin tournament featured an opponent weaker than Yao Juntao, posing no threat to the national team. This event is a regular challenge worth 400 points, with 10 players from the national team participating. Compared to the Doha Star Game, Qian Tianyi and He Zhuojia are absent, while Tan Yuxuan and Wang Xiaotong have been added. Xu Yingbin and Huang Youzheng need to participate in the men's singles qualifying matches, while others like Xiang Peng have directly secured their spots in the main event. As the first male player to take the court for the national team, Xu Yingbin swept his opponent 3-0, marking the team's first victory in this event. The 23-year-old Xu Yingbin is a young player focused on by the national team, having many opportunities to compete in recent years and being very active. Occasionally, he can even stand on the stage of high-level events, and the coaching staff values him greatly. However, his overall performance has been inconsistent, especially in external competitions where he hasn't been particularly reliable. In internal competitions, Xu Yingbin performs well and has beaten main players more than once, leaving a deep impression on everyone. In fact, there was a small regret for the national team at the last event, as no one from the…

Why is He So Overbearing, Dismissing Chen Zhonghe, Blocking Lang Ping's Renewal, and Marginalizing Liu Guoliang with His Own Power What is Wei Jizhong up to?‌ Pushing out Chen Zhonghe, pressuring Lang Ping, even Liu Guoliang couldn't escape his clutches!‌ Not content with wreaking havoc in the volleyball world, he even meddles in the table tennis arena?‌ ‌"Checkered Record"‌ How could someone hailed as the "Father of China's Olympic Sports Industry" be so lacking?‌ Wei Jizhong, now 87 years old, remains active on the front lines of sports.‌ There's no denying that in his early years, his contributions to the sports world were evident for all to see.‌ However, after the successful bid for the Beijing Olympics, his actions became absurdly outrageous.‌ In 2001, the Chinese women's volleyball team entered an unprecedented low point.‌ Chen Zhonghe took on the task at a critical moment and became the head coach of the women's volleyball team.‌ Prior to this, Chen Zhonghe had a wealth of coaching experience.‌ He had made his way from the Fujian team all the way to the national team.‌ After only three years of coaching the women's volleyball team, he led them to a remarkable comeback.‌ Not only did they climb out of the trough, but they also stood on the championship podium at the Athens Olympics.‌ Afterwards, he rolled up his sleeves and got down to business.‌ Leading the women's volleyball team to rich harvests in international competitions.‌ He demonstrated his coaching abilities with one outstanding achievement after another.‌ In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese…

On the evening of January 11th, Beijing time, the first WTT event of the year, the Doha Star Challenge, came to a close. In the end, China and Japan emerged as the biggest winners, with each country securing 2 and 3 titles respectively! Due to the absence of the main national table tennis team and the participation of many top players from foreign associations led by the Japanese team, domestic fans did not have high expectations for this event. However, the young players of the national table tennis team unleashed their full potential, and although they were unable to sweep all events like the main players, their performance still brought a pleasant surprise to domestic fans. In particular, the women's singles led by Kuai Man faced off against a group of renowned players such as Hina Hayata and Miu Hirano without any hesitation, bravely forging a path through the competition. The doubles arena also performed admirably, with only the men's doubles championship being won, but three doubles events advanced to the finals, battling the full-strength Japanese teams to the very end, which was no easy feat. But there is joy for some and sorrow for others. The men's singles in this competition can be considered the only aspect that has been criticized about the national table tennis team. However, these young players are just starting out, and if they adjust their mentality, they still have a bright future ahead. Let's review the situation of each event: In the men's singles, the national table tennis team was led by Xiang Peng…

On January 12th, Beijing time, the official website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced that Sun Dong, then Vice Mayor and Executive Deputy Mayor of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, was taken away for investigation on suspicion of serious violations of discipline and law. However, this news instantly exploded in the Chinese table tennis world because during his tenure, Sun had an important resume: he personally promoted and hosted the 2023 Henan Xinxiang WTT Championship. At that time, as the vice mayor, Sun not only hosted the opening ceremony of the WTT Xinxiang Championship and attended the press conference, but also presented the men's singles runner-up award to Liang Jingkun on the night of the singles final. Sun was also the highest-ranking official to attend the event during the WTT Xinxiang Championship. In addition, please continue to understand two other related messages. At that time, Wang Zhongqi, then Vice Chairman of the Henan Provincial Sports General Association and President of the Henan Provincial Table Tennis Association, and Chen Xiongwei, then Chairman of China Gold Group, attended the singles final night with Sun. Before the CCDI officially announced that Sun was under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, Wang had already been summoned and is currently being jointly investigated by two special task forces in Henan. Chen was taken away for investigation by the disciplinary department on December 25, 2024, on suspicion of serious violations of discipline and law. This is not a coincidence, but rather a main line of anti-corruption targeting the Chinese table tennis…