I've been following the national table tennis team for so many years, and I've never seen a storm like this one. He Xiaolong exploded on social media with the claim that "Liu Guoliang has been fired," immediately causing a huge stir in the sports circle. Honestly, my first reaction upon seeing this news was disbelief. Liu Guoliang had just led the national table tennis team to win multiple gold medals at the Paris Olympics, so how could he be fired so easily? However, He Xiaolong is an experienced sports journalist, so there must be some basis for what he said, right? After carefully examining He Xiaolong's claims, he targeted the "fan culture" within the national table tennis team. Indeed, after Chen Meng won the championship at the Paris Olympics, some unpleasant incidents occurred. Sun Yingsha's fans launched cyber attacks on Chen Meng, which made people uncomfortable to watch. He Xiaolong believes that this fan culture developed during Liu Guoliang's tenure. I have to say that the national table tennis team has indeed changed a lot in recent years. The players are no longer like they used to be, "deaf to outside affairs," but instead started appearing on variety shows and managing their personal social media accounts. On the one hand, this has made table tennis more popular among young people, but on the other hand, it has also brought about some troubles. Just as everyone was discussing, the CCTV "Sports News" on the evening of December 24 provided a clear answer. Liu Guoliang appeared at the National Sports Director's Meeting…

Recently, topics about Liu Guoliang have been hot in the table tennis world. Shanghai media, which supports Fan Zhendong, has been digging deep into the behind-the-scenes transactions of the 15% stake in WTT World Table Tennis Corporation. Now, another big shot with a connection to Liu Guoliang has been investigated. According to official news, Sun Dong, the Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Mayor of Xinxiang City, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under investigation. Xinxiang is Liu Guoliang's hometown, and WTT can hold events in Xinxiang, which is not a prominent city, because of Liu Guoliang's connections. In the 2023 Xinxiang WTT Championship, Sun Dong hosted the opening ceremony and was the highest-ranking local official at several Xinxiang event press conferences. According to netizens, the ITTF competitions and WTT matches held six games involving billions of yuan in Henan. Recently, the sports industry's crackdown is still ongoing. Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center who retired after Lai Yawen, also fell from grace. This person has been deeply involved in the volleyball world for many years, especially in creating commercial league value. Nowadays, Liu Guoliang is controversial, and the big shot of China Gold Group, who cooperated with WTT, has also been investigated. Many people are sweating for Old Liu, wondering if he can stay clean like his "mentor" Cai Zhenhua and retreat unscathed. More awkwardly, although the slogan of rectifying the fan culture has been shouted for a long time, Wang Chuqin, who has too many fans, has repeatedly…

Chinese Starlet Kuai Man Wins Women's Singles Title 4-0, Zhang Benzhizhe Wins Men's Singles Title 4-0 January 12th News: The curtain has fallen on the 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station. Chinese young player Kuai Man won the women's singles championship, defeating Japanese player Miharu Kihara 4-0 in the final. Japanese player Zhang Benzhizhe won the men's singles championship, defeating Danish player Nathan Groote 4-0 in the final. Zhang Benzhizhe's sister, Zhang Benmei, was eliminated in the second round. The 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station is the first WTT event that the Chinese table tennis team participated in this year. This time, the Chinese team sent a lineup of second-line players such as Qian Tianyi, He Zhuojia, Xiang Peng, Kuai Man, Chen Yi, Shi Xunyao, and Zong Geman to compete. In terms of the strength of the national table tennis team's participating players, the women's team is stronger, while the men's team is slightly weaker. The results of the competition are also a concrete manifestation of strength. No one from the men's team advanced to the top 8, while five from the women's team advanced to the top 8, with Kuai Man winning the women's singles championship. On the other hand, the Japanese team sent a main lineup led by Hina Hayata, Miyu Hirano, Saya Daikoki, and the Zhang Ben siblings. However, Hina Hayata, Miyu Hirano, Saya Daikoki, and Zhang Benmei were eliminated early. Among them, Zhang Benmei was eliminated in the second round by Thai player Orawan Palalee with a score of 2-3, and Hina Hayata lost to…

The title of the article is "Bad News! ITTF Officially Announces New Rankings: National Table Tennis Loses World No. 1". The content discusses the recent changes in the international table tennis rankings, where the Chinese national team has lost its world number one position in certain categories. Despite maintaining top positions in men's and women's singles, the team has seen a decrease in the number of top ten rankings, particularly with the withdrawal of key players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. The article explores whether China's dominance in the sport can continue to be as stable as before. The men's singles have relied on top-level players to maintain their position, with Fan Zhendong being a core player known for his stability and dominance. However, with his withdrawal from the rankings, there is a question of who will fill the gap. Currently, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong hold the top two spots in the men's singles, with Lin, an 18-year-old rising star, drawing attention. Young players like Lin face challenges in consistency, psychological strength, and match experience. The article also mentions the rise of competitors from Germany and Japan in the rankings, posing potential threats to China's overall stability. In women's doubles, China has lost the world number one spot to the South Korean pair of Tian Zhixi and Shin Yubin, which is concerning given China's traditional strength in doubles events. The South Korean duo's success is not by chance, with Tian being a versatile player and the pair showing great chemistry. Japanese doubles players are also improving rapidly, narrowing the…

Song Dao Hui Kong's clear grievances! Men's doubles slack off and mixed doubles win the championship, national table tennis loses the third crown, all the pressure is on Kuai Man On January 11th, Beijing time, Song Dao Hui Kong clearly distinguishes between grievances. The men's doubles slack off and lose the championship, while the mixed doubles directly take it. The national table tennis team loses another championship, and it has been determined that they will not win three championships in the five major events. The Doha Star Challenge once again presents a regrettable moment. The Chinese national table tennis team has lost another championship. This time, it was the mixed doubles championship. Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao eventually lost 2:3 to Japan's Song Dao Hui Kong and Zhang Benmeihe, unfortunately losing the championship. At the same time, this result means that in this Doha Star Challenge, the national table tennis team has determined that they can only win two championships at most, and now they have lost three championships. Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao really worked hard because this was their last game. Their singles had already been eliminated early, and they did not achieve good results in doubles. Now, on the mixed doubles court, they face Song Dao Hui Kong and Zhang Benmeihe, and this time Song Dao Hui Kong finally exploded. He clearly distinguishes between grievances because when he played men's doubles with Zhang Ben Zhihe before, Song Dao Hui Kong obviously slacked off and didn't play well, which directly led to him and Zhang Ben Zhihe losing…

In the new cycle, the leader of the national table tennis women's team, Sun Yingsha, has not been in good form, especially at the Asian Championships where she was defeated by Zhang Benmeihe and also experienced muscle reaction injury problems. After recovering from her injuries at the Fukuoka Finals, Sun Yingsha suffered a first-round exit in both the women's singles and doubles events. In the face of Sun Yingsha's unstable state, Wang Manyu stepped up to become the backbone of the national table tennis women's team, winning consecutive women's singles titles at the German Championship and Fukuoka Finals. Wang Manyu is a dark horse player in the Paris Olympic cycle, having beaten Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng multiple times to win the women's singles title. Wang Manyu's playing style is fierce, with a tough and powerful style, excellent physical fitness, and a wide coverage area on the court. Although Wang Manyu missed out on the women's singles ticket, she is still in her prime age in the new cycle. With Chen Meng retiring, Wang Manyu will continue to hold onto her position as a core player. From recent competitions, it can be seen that Ma Lin, the head coach of the national table tennis women's team, places great importance on Wang Manyu. After all, in the 2024 season, Sun Yingsha lost three foreign matches, against Mugek, Jin Qinying, and Zhang Benmeihe, while Wang Manyu only lost one foreign match, to Barat in the Saudi Grand Slam. Obviously, Wang Manyu's foreign match performance is more stable. However, the national table tennis…

In the sport of table tennis, which is filled with speed and passion, the arrival of each major competition always stirs the hearts of countless fans. Recently, with the announcement of the participation details for the 2025 Doha World Table Tennis Championships, a discussion about promises and reality has quietly unfolded. Do you still remember that not long ago, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng successively announced their withdrawal from the world rankings and WTT events? This decision caused a sensation in the table tennis world. As the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang stepped forward at this time. In an interview with CCTV, he expressed his respect and understanding for the decisions of the two players and made a promise that filled people with hope. "As the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, I will fully support the athletes in defending their own rights," said Liu Guoliang, his words filled with firmness and determination. He mentioned that he fully understands and respects the decisions of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long, and at the same time, he also raised some questions about certain rules of the WTT. When CCTV reporter Li Wu asked if they could see the three of them on the international stage in the future, Liu Guoliang gave a clear answer: "Of course! With their achievements and contributions, I believe they can participate in any major event with a wild card." This statement immediately aroused a strong response among fans. Many people interpreted this as a firm commitment by Liu Guoliang to…

The 2025 WTT Doha Star Challenge has come to a successful conclusion. The final three events were fiercely contested, with the mixed doubles match going all the way to the decisive game, where Huang Youzheng/Shi Xunyao narrowly lost 2-3 to Matsushima Kakeru/Zhang Ben Meihui. Both singles finals ended quickly, with Kuai Man sweeping Miharu Kihara 4-0 and Zhang Ben Zhizhe defeating Groth 4-0. Japan emerged victorious with three championships, while the Chinese national team secured two titles. This is an impressive achievement, considering that non-mainstream players were participating. The most significant victory was Kuai Man's women's singles title, which led to the emergence of four winners and five losers in this competition. Winner One: Zhang Ben Zhizhe Zhang Ben Zhizhe was in excellent form throughout the tournament, reaching the finals in both men's doubles and singles. Although he lost in the men's doubles final to the Chinese team, he dominated the singles event, sweeping his opponents in both the semifinals and finals. Despite the absence of top Chinese players and European competitors, this championship provided him with significant motivation and inspiration. His consistent performance, reduced errors, and improved offensive and defensive capabilities were evident. Winner Two: Matsushima Kakeru Matsushima Kakeru had an outstanding overall performance, participating in three events and winning the mixed doubles title, finishing as runner-up in men's doubles, and reaching the quarterfinals in men's singles before losing to Zhang Ben Zhizhe. His strong doubles skills were on display, and he demonstrated his ability to stand out among young players with his calm demeanor and exceptional technical abilities.…

Just entering 2025, the anti-corruption campaign targeting China's sports sector has achieved further results. Li Quanqiang, the former "top leader" of the Volleyball Management Center and the former director of the Volleyball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, was taken away for investigation on suspicion of serious violations of law and discipline. Perhaps many fans are not familiar with Li Quanqiang, but during his tenure, he had many conflicts with Lang Ping, the former meritorious coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. It can even be said that behind the defeat of the Chinese women's volleyball team at the Tokyo Olympics, there was Li Quanqiang's absurd guidance. Interestingly, after Li Quanqiang's downfall, famous reporter He Xiaolong named the Chinese women's volleyball team and the national table tennis team on social media platforms, indicating that they will be the focus of this year's anti-corruption efforts. Li Quanqiang is different from most leaders within China's sports system in that he did not come from an athletic background. After graduating from Shenyang Physical Education College in the 1980s, he directly entered the Cultural and Educational Department of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission's Science and Education Department as a staff member. In November 1997, Li Quanqiang began serving as the director of the office of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission's Volleyball Sports Management Center. Throughout his career, he also served as the leader of the Chinese women's volleyball team several times, and in March 2006, he began serving as the deputy director of the Volleyball Sports Management…

Recently, the world table tennis arena has been quite lively, so much so that it's a bit confusing. Why? Many athletes are fleeing! Withdrawing from the world rankings? Withdrawing from competitions? What exactly is going on? First, let's talk about withdrawing from the world rankings. You see, big names like Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long have disappeared from the world rankings! Even Zhuang Zhiyuan and Wang Xinru have withdrawn. This situation, isn't it a bit scary? Is it that they don't want to be world champions anymore? Of course not! Simply put, the reason is that the WTT ranking system is somewhat "unreasonable." Older athletes, those plagued by injuries, and those dissatisfied with the system can only choose to withdraw. In the past, even if they didn't participate in competitions, at least their previous rankings would hold them up. But now, it's not possible; if you don't play, you get fined, and the higher your ranking, the more you're penalized! This isn't a joke; no one's money falls from the sky! Next, let's discuss withdrawing from competitions, which we often refer to as "withdrawing from the competition." This is an even more headache-inducing matter. For example, Zhou Qihao withdrew from the Doha competition due to injury. As for whether he was fined or not, we don't know; there's been no official news. If there's no proof, then you really have to pay out of pocket. Take the Singapore Grand Slam, for instance; the scene was even more "spectacular"! Many athletes withdrew from the competition, among them Lin Gaoyuan's…