In January 2025, Guo Bin, the husband of former world champion table tennis player Wang Nan, became a topic of discussion after a comment he made during a live stream. He was criticized by netizens for "riding on someone else's coattails," "seeking attention," and "exploiting" the popularity of champions. Guo Bin and Wang Nan are known for being protective and generous. After the 2024 Olympics, they even gifted Sun Yingsha a three-kilogram pure gold medal. However, in 2025, they became the subject of online criticism. Guo Bin's mention of Sun Yingsha in his live streams began in November 2024, shortly after she had withdrawn from WTT competitions due to injury and was recuperating. Despite this, her "big brother" Guo Bin frequently brought her up in his live streams. As the husband of former national table tennis player Wang Nan, Guo Bin has always maintained a good relationship with Ma Long, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Chuqin. After the Olympics, the couple even custom-made three-kilogram pure gold medals for the three athletes, which impressed many netizens. From that point on, Guo Bin often mentioned Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin during his live streams, sometimes reminiscing about interesting events or sharing videos of Sun Yingsha training. Initially, people enjoyed listening to his stories, but as he continued to mention Sun Yingsha in every live stream, it gradually aroused the doubts of many viewers. Around November 8, 2024, Guo Bin once again mentioned Sun Yingsha's name during a live stream and tried to cover up by saying he wasn't "riding on her coattails." However,…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Tournament continued. Today's matches mainly focused on singles, with both men's and women's singles playing two rounds, followed by the finals of women's doubles and men's doubles. The first round of singles has concluded, with the Chinese national team performing well in the women's singles quarter-finals, successfully advancing five players to the quarter-finals. However, two male singles players, Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng, were eliminated. Moving on to the singles competition, we have reached the quarter-finals, where the focus is now on the women's singles. There is an internal battle within the Chinese team, with the No. 5 seed Qian Tianyi facing Chen Yi. In the previous round, Chen Yi had a major breakthrough, defeating the top seed Hina Hayata. The top three seeds have all been eliminated, with No. 2 Mima Ito and No. 3 Miyuu Kihara being eliminated earlier. Qian Tianyi also swept Indian player Manika Batra. The match began with Qian Tianyi leading 3-0 at the start, playing well in the first three rallies, serving and attacking successfully, and decisively receiving serves to open a 7-1 lead, playing smoothly. Chen Yi then launched a counterattack, displaying her own ability to hold her ground, improving the quality of individual shots, catching up to an 8-8 tie, with a low trajectory in her pulls, very proactive, and won the game 11-9 in a reversal. In the second set, Qian Tianyi still led 4-2 at the beginning of the stage, but Chen Yi quickly opened the situation through holding her…

National Table Tennis Role Model of Loyalty: Chen Meng Takes the Lead to Help Fan Zhendong, Sibling Affection Deep The sibling affection in the national table tennis team: Fan Zhendong challenges the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), and Chen Meng announces her withdrawal from the world rankings on the same day. What a touching display of sibling affection is this? Back when Fan Zhendong emerged as a 16-year-old prodigy, he was the youngest member of the national table tennis team and was once the team's darling, much like the current top player Wang Chuqin. At that time, Zhang Jike was the brother who doted on him the most, while Liu Shiwen and Chen Meng from the women's team were very fond of this younger brother. Now, with news of Chen Meng appearing on variety shows and recording the Spring Festival Gala being exposed, the public is increasingly seeing clearly that the 30-year-old Chen Meng has basically retired from the table tennis arena, which is not the same as the 27-year-old Fan Zhendong, who is still in his prime. In fact, Chen Meng could have chosen not to make this statement and left quietly in a relatively mild manner, which would not have offended the leaders of the national table tennis team and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). However, Chen Meng is very righteous; she chose to stand with her younger brother Fan Zhendong from back then, not letting him fight alone. She understands that when two Olympic singles champions speak out together, the impact is completely different. In fact,…

In the world of professional athletes, finding a balance between competition pressure and physical health is akin to walking on a tightrope, where one misstep could lead to disaster. This is especially true for table tennis players, who face the challenges of commercialization and significant prize money disparities. Did you know that top players like Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have had to take a temporary break to "rest and recuperate"? What lies behind this decision? Let's delve into the story! For professional athletes, how to find a balance between physical health and competition pressure is a challenge they must confront. It is obvious that if an athlete remains in high-intensity training and competition for an extended period, their physical functions will rapidly decline. They are like machines running at full capacity, with a significantly increased likelihood of failure. On the other hand, if the training intensity is insufficient, it becomes difficult for athletes to maintain peak performance during competitions, which can lead to a decline in technical proficiency and impact the development of their careers. Finding the right balance between these two extremes is a question all athletes must ponder. Professional table tennis competitions have entered a highly commercialized phase. The WTT (World Table Tennis) as a professional league has achieved ticket sales of nearly 60 million yuan, with the commercial interests of event organizers growing day by day. While professional competitions provide athletes with a platform to showcase themselves, they also bring immense pressure. The disparity in prize money distribution between table tennis and tennis players is particularly…

Wang Nan, an Olympic champion in the table tennis world, and her husband Guo Bin's actions are highly regarded by table tennis fans. Recently, Wang Nan's husband Guo Bin mentioned Sun Yingsha during a live broadcast, saying: "I have benefited from her, but I don't rely on her. What does her popularity have to do with me? Why should I rely on her for anything?" This statement quickly attracted the attention and heated discussion of many fans. The truth behind the saying "Love me, love my dog" must be real. As an Olympic champion, Wang Nan is very passionate about table tennis. Even after retiring, she still pays close attention to the development of table tennis. The "Little Ball, Big Love Public Welfare Plan" has been held by Wang Nan since 2016, and she indeed cares a lot about the development of table tennis. Because Guo Bin loves Wang Nan, he supports all her decisions and participates in and supports table tennis activities together with Wang Nan. After the Tokyo Olympics, Wang Nan and her husband spent about 50 million yuan to buy a house for each Olympic champion and coach, totaling 9 houses. Before the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wang Nan and her husband stated that they would give 3 kilograms of gold to each athlete who wins the championship. After the Olympics, they gave away three pieces of 3-kilogram gold. The first mixed doubles champions in Chinese team history (Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha), Ma Long as the greatest player in table tennis history, also Ma Long's pursuit of…

Recently, a series of eye-catching events have occurred in the national table tennis scene. The actions of renowned players such as Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng withdrawing from the world rankings have caused significant ripples, intertwining with various issues and plunging the entire table tennis community into a complex whirlpool of public opinion. As the head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang's stance on this matter is clear. He expressed absolute support for the players' efforts to protect their own rights, reflecting his respect and protection for athletes' rights. However, the situation has not been simplified. Due to the connection between WTT's system and these players' actions, Liu Guoliang, also the head of WTT, faces significant challenges. After all, the athletes' actions are like a sword pointing at the WTT system, and he needs to balance various interests while considering how to optimize the system to ensure both the protection of athletes' rights and the good development of WTT. The situation of the International Table Tennis Federation has also become complicated. Vice President Liu Guoliang of the International Table Tennis Federation has become the center of the storm. Many well-known journalists' requests for the International Table Tennis Federation to disclose financial reports are not groundless. The International Table Tennis Federation owns an 85% stake in WTT, but the low bonuses offered by WTT, high self-income, and annual losses are difficult to understand. This is like a huge puzzle, with Liu Guoliang at the center of it. In this context, the saying "To wear the crown, one…

The singles quarter-finals of the WTT Doha Star Match have all been determined, but surprisingly, none of the four Chinese men's singles players managed to advance to the quarter-finals, with two of them failing to even reach the round of 16. Although the purpose of this WTT Doha Star Match was to train newcomers, such poor results still made fans realize the extremely weak echelon strength of the Chinese men's team, especially after Fan Zhendong and Ma Long withdrew from the world rankings and WTT events. Currently, among the new players of the national table tennis team, perhaps the only hope is on Lin Shidong. It should be noted that Liu Guoliang previously mentioned in an interview with CCTV that the first year (2025) is precisely the year for training newcomers, but with such a foundation, who can ultimately step up? It's worth considering. In this WTT Doha Star Match, the national table tennis team originally sent out five promising newcomers to compete, but due to Zhou Qihao's sudden injury and forced withdrawal, the hopes for the men's singles were placed on the remaining four players. Among these four, the one considered to have the greatest chance of winning the championship is 23-year-old Xu Yingbin. So far, Xu Yingbin has successively defeated all the main players within the national table tennis team, including Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Lin Shidong, and world champion Xu Xin. However, Xu Yingbin was unexpectedly eliminated in the qualifying round by South Korean player Zhao Shengmin with a score of…

Title: Shocking! Japanese Netizens Slam Tomokazu Harimoto: "Waste, Return to China Quickly!" Coach Also Implicated. Content: Every match at the Paris Olympics is eye-catching, with each athlete being a focus of media attention. In one of the table tennis competitions, Japanese player Tomokazu Harimoto and his partner faced off against a North Korean team in an exciting match that ultimately ended with Harimoto's team losing to their North Korean opponents. After missing out on the gold medal, there was intense discussion within Japan, with netizens fiercely criticizing Harimoto's performance on the court, a topic still under debate. The loss seemed to have a significant impact on Harimoto, who sat dazed in a corner of the court after the result was announced. His expression was blank, his sadness evident, as if he couldn't believe what had just happened. However, he had to admit that he had greatly underestimated the strength of the North Korean players, having been too overconfident. In contrast, the North Koreans celebrated their victory with passionate embraces, forming a stark contrast to the serious atmosphere on the Japanese side. In an interview, Harimoto expressed his admiration for the strength of his North Korean opponents. He found it difficult to predict the next moves of the female player due to her backhand skills, while the male player's forceful shots made it hard for him to defend. This explanation suggests that Harimoto recognized the strength of his North Korean opponents but could not hide his sadness over the loss. Japanese media seized upon Harimoto as a hot topic, sensationalizing the…

The recent withdrawal of Fan Zhendong from the international rankings has sparked interest in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, holds three positions: chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, executive vice-chairman of the ITTF, and chairman of the WTT board. Recently, media outlets have been digging into some doubts surrounding these roles, providing some insights. Shanghai Television's "Look News" program raised several questions: for example, how can the ITTF ensure the depth and objectivity of its investigation into WTT when they are essentially the same entity? Additionally, the ITTF originally held a 100% stake in WTT, which later became 85%; where did the remaining 15% go? Why hasn't WTT's 2023 financial report been made public yet? Tencent Sports' "Hoson Observation" column wrote an in-depth article that provides some answers. The article clarifies that WTT is a company dedicated to operating the ITTF's tour events, and there is no doubt that they are one and the same. Some netizens even discovered that the official accounts of the ITTF and WTT may be operated by the same person or company, so the ITTF's so-called investigation into WTT is akin to investigating itself, which would yield no results. However, the ITTF's original 100% stake in WTT became 85% after 2022; where did the remaining 15% go? The article answers this question. A meeting record of the ITTF shows that the 15% stake was transferred to a company called "Word Sports," whose legal representative is Lei…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation announced the latest world rankings, which came as a shock to Chinese fans. Among the five individual events, China holds three top spots, but has lost one world number one ranking compared to the previous period. What is going on here? What secrets lie behind this? In men's singles, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong maintain their top two positions, with Wang Chuqin leading as expected. Lin Shidong, however, has climbed to second in the world after winning five singles titles following the Paris Olympics, including the grand slam title in China. Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan are ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. Notably, Japanese player Zhang Ben Zhihe is ranked third, followed by French player Xiaolei Lun and other European contenders. In women's singles, Sun Yingsha continues to lead, with Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong ranking second to fourth, showcasing the strength of the national women's team. Japanese players Hina Hayata and Miyuu Higa are close behind, occupying fifth to seventh places, with competition remaining fierce. In mixed doubles, the Olympic champion pair of Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha remains firmly at the top. The Lin Shidong/Kuaiman pair ranks third, while the Lin Gaoyuan/Wang Yidi pair ranks eighth. However, there is bad news in both men's and women's doubles! In men's doubles, the French Lebrun brothers topped the world rankings after winning the year-end finals, with the Chinese pair of Xiang Peng/Yuan Licen finishing second. More shockingly, the national table tennis women's doubles pair has lost its world number one ranking! The previously leading…