Honors Arrive! Four National Table Tennis Players Receive National-Level Awards, Pan Zhanle and Zheng Qinwen Also Successfully Listed Beijing time on January 10, 2025, in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, national-level awards have been announced one after another. Four national table tennis players made the list, including Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Fan Zhendong, and Wang Manyu. Other star athletes such as Chen Qingchen, Jia Yifan, Huang Yaqiong, Zheng Siwei, Huang Yuting, Sheng Lihao, and others have also received honors.‌ In recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions has decided to award the May 1st Labor Medal to 29 athletes who won gold medals. They are Huang Yuting, Sheng Lihao, Li Yuehong, Deng Yawen, Liu Huanhua, Li Qian, Pan Zhanle, Feng Yu, Wang Liuyi, Wang Qianyi, Guo Qiqi, Hao Ting, Chen Yiwen, Wang Chuqin, Zheng Qinwen, Guo Jincheng, Dai Yunqiang, Hu Yang, Li Yingli, Lin Nali, Yin Menglu, Yan Zhiqiang, Lan Zhijian, Liu Li, Xu Haijiao, Pan Jiamin, Gu Xiaodan, Zhong Saichun, Li Yujie.‌ Among this list, Huang Yuting, Sheng Lihao, Deng Yawen, Pan Zhanle, Wang Chuqin, and Zheng Qinwen are all familiar star athletes who have achieved great success. For example, Pan Zhanle broke the world record in men's 100m freestyle swimming, and Zheng Qinwen is the first Asian athlete to win a gold medal in women's singles tennis at the Olympics. Their awards are well-deserved.…

Before the match, who could have thought that Sun Yingsha would turn the tide from being suppressed to a successful comeback? If you think one match can witness such a thrilling reversal, you probably haven't seen this epic battle. To talk about the weight of this match, everyone knows how important Sun Yingsha's role is in the women's team final of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League. She represents Shenzhen University and shoulders the responsibility of giving the team a chance to compete for the championship. Yes, simply put, if Sun Yingsha doesn't win, Shenzhen University will basically say goodbye to their championship dreams. The scene is heart-wrenching just thinking about it. Before the game, she faced Wang Manyu, the ace player of Shandong Luneng, who is not an ordinary opponent but has quite strong abilities. The match started with Wang Manyu quickly taking the lead at 8-4, like a raging tiger. At that moment, Sun Yingsha faced immense pressure, which was undoubtedly a critical moment in the entire match. Can she turn things around? The spectators in the stands were probably so tense they could hear their own heartbeat. However, Sun Yingsha did not panic. She began to stabilize her mentality and gradually narrowed the point difference. Sun Yingsha managed to tie the score at 8-8. Wow, this is the performance of a top athlete! In the key moments, she fought hard, although she ultimately lost the set, her performance was absolutely impressive. Wang Manyu won the first set 9-11, taking the lead. In the second set, Wang Manyu…

On January 11, 2025, the Doha Star Table Tennis Tournament will conclude with its final day of competition. The Chinese national team has already secured the men's doubles championship and continues to compete for titles in women's singles and mixed doubles, facing off against Japanese opponents, including a decisive mixed doubles match against Koki Niwa/Mima Ito. Following the conclusion of the previous main event day, the top four singles players were determined. In women's singles, China still has two contenders: Kuai Man and Chen Yi. However, Zhou Qihao withdrew from the tournament due to injury, and other players such as Huang Youzheng, Xiang Peng, Xu Yingbin, Chen Yuanyu, Qian Tianyi, Zong Geman, He Zhuojia, and Shi Xunyao have been eliminated. Among them, the men's singles team has been completely defeated, with their best result being the round of 16. On the Japanese side, Tomokazu Harimoto, Daiki Yoshimoto, Miyuu Kihara, and Miyu Nagasaki have advanced. The two doubles events have concluded, with the Chinese team achieving one victory and one defeat. In men's doubles, Xiang Peng/Xu Yingbin won 3-2 against Tomokazu Harimoto/Koki Niwa, while in women's doubles, He Zhuojia/Zong Geman lost 0-3 to Saki Shibata/Sakura Yokoi. The men's doubles championship by Xiang Peng/Xu Yingbin holds special significance as it is the first ranking tournament championship for the Chinese team this year. Although their individual performances were average, the experience of losing is certainly worth summarizing, and it is believed that they can do better in the future. Despite the absence of key players, the Chinese team has performed commendably against many…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the WTT Doha tournament is in full swing. However, the Chinese men's table tennis team suffered an unprecedented blow in the day's competition. In the highly anticipated men's singles round of 1/8 finals, all the Chinese men's singles players were defeated and failed to advance to the quarter-finals, a result that undoubtedly left many fans somewhat disappointed! For this competition, the Chinese men's singles team had high hopes and sent two young players, Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng, to compete. In the top 16 match, they advanced successfully with their outstanding performance, keeping the hope of advancing to the quarter-finals for the Chinese men's singles team. However, in the more intense round of 1/8 finals, these two young players encountered strong opponents and ultimately failed to continue their previous good momentum. Huang Youzheng's opponent in the round of 1/8 was German mainstay player Qiu Dang. Although Huang Youzheng showed remarkable fighting spirit and determination in the game, he still seemed somewhat overwhelmed when facing the experienced Qiu Dang. The competition between the two on the court was extremely fierce, but Huang Youzheng obviously did not handle the key shots as skillfully as his opponent. In the end, Huang Youzheng lost to Qiu Dang with a score of 1-3, unfortunately stopping at the top 16. At the same time, another seeded player of the Chinese men's singles team, Xiang Peng, also suffered a Waterloo. His opponent was Japanese rising star Matsushima Kakeru, who has emerged in international competitions in recent years and is not to be…

The recent situation in the national table tennis team has been far from calm. The withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the international rankings is like a powerful bomb that has pushed Liu Guoliang and the WTT he oversees to the forefront of public opinion. Online calls for Liu Guoliang to step down have been growing louder and louder, almost drowning him out. Renowned journalist He Xiaolong's words have added even more suspense to the possibility of Fan Zhendong's return to the national team. Fan Zhendong, who is not yet 28 years old, is at the prime of his career in the table tennis world. Official data from the Table Tennis Super League shows that his win rate last season reached 85%. With his superior strength and stable mentality, he has undoubtedly become the backbone of the team. On the international stage, he has also achieved remarkable success, holding several world championships, making him a core force in the pursuit of glory for the national team. However, he has now been caught up in the center of the "withdrawal storm," causing many fans to worry about him. At this point, a key question arises: Can Fan Zhendong return to the national team? It seems that the answer to this question is closely tied to Liu Guoliang's future. Liu Guoliang, like the captain of the national team, has controlled many resource allocations and event arrangements for the team over the years. However, due to a series of controversial events recently, his management style has come under much scrutiny. Recalling…

Top 4 Women's Singles in Star Games Emerge! Three National Table Tennis Players Out, Dark Horse Emerges, Qian Tianyi Gets a Haircut On January 11th, Beijing time, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Challenge continued with the third day of the main event. The women's singles competition at this station can be said to be the most intense. Although the national table tennis team did not send their main players, Qian Tianyi, Shi Xunyao, He Zhuojia, and Kuai Man are all quite capable. Additionally, Japan sent their absolute main players, but several of their main players were eliminated early, which was quite unexpected as they were originally considered strong contenders for the championship. In the quarter-finals, there were two internal battles among the national table tennis players and one match between China and Japan. He Zhuojia faced Nagasaki Miu, with very different playing styles. He Zhuojia is more adept at various changes and excels in defensive play with her spinny rubber, while Nagasaki Miu relies on speed and also has decent endurance. In this tournament, she reached new heights, becoming Zhu Yuling's nemesis a few years ago and adapting well to spinny rubber play. The match began with Nagasaki Miu launching fierce attacks, playing aggressively and proactively with high-quality shots. He Zhuojia managed to score points by holding her ground, reaching a mid-game tie at 5-5. Nagasaki Miu's speed was impressive, leading to a tense battle that ended 10-10. He Zhuojia seized the opportunity to win 12-10. In the second set, He Zhuojia started strongly with a 4-0 lead, fully engaged…

On January 10, 2025, the Doha Star Table Tennis Tournament continued, and good news came from the women's singles event for the national table tennis team. The 20-year-old young player Chen Yi caused an upset by eliminating Japanese star Hina Hayata with a score of 3-2. It is not easy to defeat the top seed in the women's singles event, and Chen Yi's advancement to the quarter-finals is something to celebrate. Chen Yi, a young player on the national table tennis team, is only 20 years old and ranked 39th in the world. She and Kuai Man are teammates from the same batch, and she has performed outstandingly during her youth, winning many championships. However, she was unable to make it to a higher stage later on, making it difficult for her to participate in events with higher points, which is somewhat regrettable. But being young means there is great potential for growth, and opportunities are there for the taking. External competitions are undoubtedly the best test. It is worth mentioning that Chen Yi registered for three events, partnering with Kuai Man in women's doubles and Chen Yuanyu in mixed doubles, both of which have been eliminated. She focused her attention on the singles court, facing Japanese star Hina Hayata, which was a severe challenge. In the absence of the main players of the national table tennis team, Hina Hayata naturally became the top seed. Despite the significant difference in personal achievements, Chen Yi was not intimidated and fought bravely, ultimately bringing an unexpected surprise. Hina Hayata is the highest-ranked…

In the fiercely competitive and tightly structured team of the national table tennis team, the relationship between coaches and players is subtle and complex. Taking Wang Manyu and her head coach Xu Hui as an example, some thought-provoking situations have emerged. Coach Xu Hui has not been seen alongside Wang Manyu at the sidelines for a long time, and this trend has become increasingly evident since the Paris Olympics. Although the national table tennis team has not explicitly stated that they have parted ways, the reality is that Wang Manyu's sideline guidance is no longer provided by Xu Hui, and her daily training is also taken care of by others. This is mainly because Xu Hui needs to lead the second team players for training and competitions outside. However, there may be deeper reasons behind this. "In the bustling world, all seek profit; in the crowded world, all pursue gain." The same applies in the sports field, where the allocation of resources, attention, and development opportunities often influence the direction of pairing between coaches and players. Looking back at the awarding moment of the Paris Olympics, it was a scene that could reveal a lot of information. When the champion players were immersed in the joy of victory, the presence of different coaches formed a stark contrast. After Sun Yingsha won the championship, she happily took photos with Coach Qiu Yike, which is a natural picture of the head coach and player sharing glory. However, Wang Manyu was surrounded by Ma Lin and others to celebrate, while her head coach…

Translation of the article content into English: It must be said that the WTT World Table Tennis League is really experiencing one trouble after another. The incident where Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings has not yet truly subsided, and now the Lin Gaoyuan incident has arisen, putting the WTT World Table Tennis League in a difficult situation. Some time ago, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the World Table Tennis League, triggering intense discussions among the media and fans. Although the WTT World Table Tennis League responded promptly, the fans were not convinced. Later, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) personally intervened, established a working group, and reviewed the existing regulations. Only then was the matter temporarily settled, with the media and fans waiting for the ITTF's investigation results. Now, another challenge confronts the WTT World Table Tennis League. If handled carelessly, it could potentially stir up another storm. Recently, the WTT International Table Tennis Federation officially announced on social media that Lin Gaoyuan had withdrawn from the WTT Singapore Grand Slam event, with Xue Fei replacing him. If this happened before, it would have been completely normal and would not have attracted attention, as athletes withdrawing from competitions is quite common. However, the situation is different now. The WTT International Table Tennis Federation has just introduced new rules requiring athletes to submit their next season's schedule arrangements by the end of the year. Athletes who withdraw from competitions will not only face a penalty of being assigned zero points but also…

After Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, Chairman Liu Guoliang was asked in an interview with CCTV: Can we still see these three players compete for the country in future international competitions? Liu Guoliang clearly stated: Of course, based on their achievements and contributions, I believe they can participate in any major competition with a wild card. However, less than two weeks after Liu Guoliang's statement, he was proven wrong. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) did not give any face, although it was not explicitly stated, but Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are likely to miss the 2025 Doha World Championships. As is well known, after Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, they were unable to participate in WTT World Table Tennis Federation competitions. However, events such as the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup differ from commercial competitions, as each association can arrange participating players according to its own circumstances, and there are also wild card spots available. It was precisely because of this that when Chairman Liu Guoliang stated in an interview that Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng could participate with a wild card, many fans believed it to be true, thinking that Chairman Liu Guoliang would really arrange for the three to represent the national team in the competition. The imagination is beautiful, but the reality is bony, and the actual situation is completely different from what Chairman Liu Guoliang said. Recently, the ITTF announced the…