In the recent Olympics, Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto participated in three events but unfortunately failed to achieve ideal results. Firstly, in the mixed doubles event, Harimoto and his partner suffered an early defeat, being eliminated in the first round of the competition. This was undoubtedly a disappointing outcome, as they had hoped to make a breakthrough in this event. Next came the men's singles competition, which was also the event that Harimoto valued the most personally. However, in the semi-finals, he faced a formidable opponent in Fan Zhendong. Despite showing tenacious fighting spirit, Harimoto was ultimately narrowly defeated by Fan Zhendong in a reversal. This match was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Harimoto. Finally, there was the men's team event, in which Harimoto competed as a member of the Japanese team. However, the entire team's performance was not up to par, and they ultimately missed out on a medal. This was another regrettable result for Harimoto, as he had hoped to bring honor to the Japanese team. Overall, this Olympics was a challenging experience for Harimoto. He put in effort in each event, but the results were not as desired. However, this also strengthened his determination for future competitions. He will continue to work hard to improve his skills and strive for better results at the next Olympics. Despite not achieving ideal results at the Olympics, Harimoto quickly regained his confidence at the subsequent Asian Championships. In this competition, he successfully won the men's singles championship, marking the first time in nearly 50 years that the Japanese national…

Recently, a major event has occurred in the table tennis world: Wang Liqin has been promoted to the Director of the Table Tennis and Badminton Center of the General Administration of Sport of China. This news has shaken the entire sports circle. Originally thriving in Shanghai, this step is quite significant for him. Looking back on Wang Liqin's political career, it has truly been one step at a time. Starting as the leader of the Shanghai table tennis team, then becoming the chairman of the Shanghai Table Tennis Association, and later the director of the Shanghai Competitive Sports Training Management Center, he has consistently made steady progress. His direct promotion to a national-level institution indicates that the General Administration of Sport highly recognizes his work capabilities. I have carefully studied Wang Liqin's achievements in Shanghai. After taking office, the strength of the Shanghai table tennis team soared dramatically. Not only did they bring in Fan Zhendong, ranked first in the world, but they also achieved many excellent results at the National Games. In recent years, the development of sports in Shanghai has been flourishing, and he has played a significant role in this success. The position of Director of the Table Tennis and Badminton Center is quite interesting. The power distribution between the Table Tennis and Badminton Center and the Table Tennis Association has always been a hot topic. Now, with Wang Liqin serving concurrently as the Vice Chairman of the Table Tennis Association and the Center Director, along with Liu Guoliang as the Chairman of the Table Tennis Association,…

Liu Guoliang's current situation is not good due to Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng withdrawing from the world rankings. As the head of WTT, Liu Guoliang finds himself in a precarious position. Notably, when famous reporters like He Xiaolong and Du Liyan exposed many inside stories about the national table tennis team, calls for Liu Guoliang's dismissal began to rise, with He Xiaolong confidently stating that he believes it is time for Liu Guoliang to step down. As Liu Guoliang's affairs are magnified, the media has also uncovered information about his associates, such as his friend Guo Bin, a wealthy businessman who has hosted multiple Super League table tennis tournaments. Many fans got to know Guo Bin through Wang Nan, especially after he rewarded the national table tennis players and coaches with seven courtyard houses after the Tokyo Olympics and gave Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Ma Long each six catties of gold at the Paris Olympics. For a long time, Guo Bin was considered a close ally of the national table tennis team. However, in recent years, he has faced much controversy, such as being questioned for not investing enough in the venue temperature during the Super League and being criticized for privately opening a product showcase for Wang Chuqin to sell sexy socks after inviting Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha as endorsers. Of course, Guo Bin's most famous incident occurred after Liu Guoliang resigned as the head coach of the national table tennis team and left the team, heading to Qingdao, Shandong to join Guo Bin.…

A Famous Reporter Criticizes Liu Guoliang: Focusing on Suppressing Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, Packaging Sha Tou Can Only Match Ni Xia Lian Having witnessed so many grand scenes of the national table tennis team, I must say that the outcome of this Paris Olympics has caught us somewhat off guard! Initially, we thought that the strongest mixed doubles pair, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, would bring a pleasant surprise, but they ended up giving the fans a resounding slap in the face. Let's unravel the intricacies of this situation step by step. Since the end of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the national table tennis team has embarked on a new round of generational change. Liu Guoliang, the headmaster, has exerted great effort, pouring all resources towards Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. Look at it, the world's number one mixed doubles pair, coupled with Sun Yingsha's long-term dominance of the women's singles top spot, the momentum is indeed intimidating! However, let's talk about the plight of Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, these two main players. Fan Zhendong was once a flag-bearer in men's singles. In 2021, when he won the World Championships, his state was simply invincible! Unfortunately, he gradually became marginalized later on. Take another look at Wang Manyu. In 2021, she was in the limelight, holding both the World Table Tennis Championships and National Games titles. Who could have expected that after the coaching staff changed, she would be relegated to obscurity? Speaking of skills and tactics, Sun Yingsha's backhand twist is indeed unique, especially during the WTT…

The article discusses the financial discrepancies surrounding the WTT (World Table Tennis) events, particularly the Taiyuan Challenge, which reportedly had a box office revenue of over 4 million yuan that has gone missing. The article also mentions that the actual controller of the event's company is Liu Jianhong, a former CCTV sports commentator. The article further delves into the financial issues within WTT, including the disappearance of the 2023 financial report and the reduction of the International Table Tennis Federation's (ITTF) shareholding in WTT from 100% to 85%. It raises questions about where the missing funds have gone and who might be benefiting from these transactions. The article also touches on the relationship between Liu Guoliang, the current ITTF president, and Lei Zhenjian, the former CEO of LeSports, who was involved in the commercial aspects of table tennis. It suggests that the sport may have become too commercialized, with potential conflicts of interest among those involved. The article concludes by expressing hope that the sport of table tennis can remain untainted by corruption and that the ongoing investigations will lead to a clearer understanding of the situation.

In the world of national table tennis, recently He Xiaolong has put forward some eye-catching viewpoints, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Liu Guoliang's plan for the Paris Olympic cycle focused on Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, the "Sha Tou" duo, aiming to make them Olympic triple gold winners and a box office guarantee for WTT. It's like meticulously crafting a superstar pair, hoping they will shine like stars illuminating the entire court. However, regarding the abilities and achievements of the "Sha Tou" duo, He Xiaolong has put forth a different perspective. He compared the "Sha Tou" duo with legendary players in table tennis history like Deng Yaping and Zhang Yining, saying they are not yet qualified. He also compared their achievements in winning team and mixed doubles titles at the Olympics with Ni Xia Lian, as if comparing a sapling growing in fertile soil with a small grass tenaciously growing in a corner. The "Sha Tou" duo has undoubtedly achieved good results, but compared with their predecessors, there seems to be a gap in terms of depth and comprehensiveness, just like a small lotus bud that has yet to match the vastness of great achievements. Sun Yingsha's loss in the women's singles final at the Paris Olympics has also received much attention. He Xiaolong believes that part of the reason is over-marketing leading to excessive self-confidence. It's like a person being praised too high, forgetting the path beneath their feet, and ultimately stumbling at a critical moment. As for Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu,…

If 2024 is considered the year of anti-corruption targeting the Chinese football world, then 2025 is likely to become the year of anti-corruption in the Chinese table tennis arena. Following the withdrawal from the world rankings by two Paris Olympic singles champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, due to their dissatisfaction with WTT's "no participation, no fine" policy, domestic fans have increasingly criticized WTT and the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA). Even official media outlets like CCTV News have come out in support of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. As public attention to this matter continues to grow, WTT's financial reports have become a key point of public skepticism. However, the climax of the situation comes from the revelation by well-known journalist He Xiaolong, who claims that companies recently cooperating with WTT and CTTA have been investigated, and it has been learned that officials have fallen. But who exactly is this official? Whether they are from CTTA? It remains unknown. However, this news was quickly confirmed and revealed by another journalist, Du Liyan. Du Liyan claimed on social media platforms that there is a significant piece of news in the Chinese table tennis world: the current Vice Chairman of Henan Provincial Sports General Association and Chairman of Henan Provincial Table Tennis Association, 62-year-old Wang Zhongqi, has been taken away for investigation due to issues involving criminality and gambling. The entire incident originated from someone reporting Wang Zhongqi to the police, and Henan Province has attached great importance to this matter, establishing two special task forces. More importantly, Wang Zhongqi had…

On January 8, 2025, the WTT Doha Star Challenge continued, and the young generation of the national table tennis team achieved a great victory. Following Chen Yi's advancement in the women's singles, Chen Yuanyu also advanced to the round of 32 in the men's singles. This 19-year-old rising star performed outstandingly, reversing Portuguese veteran Freitas with a score of 3-1, bringing new good news. In the men's singles 1/32 final, 19-year-old Chen Yuanyu took the stage against Portuguese player Freitas. The latter is a well-known figure in European table tennis with rich experience in major competitions. He often has intense exchanges with players like Moregaard, Ochsenberg, and the Lubrun brothers, and never presents a one-sided situation. Additionally, he frequently interacts with the national table tennis team members, so for Chen Yuanyu, this men's singles foreign match posed quite a challenge. Chen Yuanyu is a key newcomer cultivated by the national table tennis team. This 19-year-old rising star has great potential. He performed well in the recent Super League, helping his team achieve a commendable third-place finish, leaving a deep impression on many fans. Besides facing Freitas in the men's singles, Chen Yuanyu also has a mixed doubles partner in Chen Yi. From the arrangements made by the coaching staff, it seems they are trying to let everyone participate in multiple events, play more foreign matches to accumulate experience, and continuously improve themselves. After the start of the game, in the first set, Chen Yuanyu appeared somewhat nervous, missing his opportunities and making unnecessary mistakes. Both sides engaged in multiple mid-to-long-range…

The first event of the 2025 WTT season has begun with the Stars Challenge Doha Station, a medium-level competition worth 600 points. This time, the national table tennis team has only sent non-main players to compete, mainly to challenge opponents. Many Japanese main players participated, including Tomokazu Harimoto and his sister, Mima Ito, and Hina Hayata, as well as many European top players, making the competition quite fierce. The qualification matches have already concluded, with some famous players needing to participate in the qualifications, especially new partner combinations. In the singles qualification matches of the national table tennis team, Xu Yingbin lost in the last round and was eliminated from the qualifications, while Iran's Alamiyan stopped at the second round of the qualifications. In the final round of the men's singles qualification matches, Xu Yingbin lost 2-3 to South Korea's Cho Seung-min, with scores of 11-3, 10-12, 7-11, 11-7, and 9-11. Meanwhile, world champion Sweden's Mattias Karlsson won 3-1 against Julian Chirita, with scores of 11-8, 6-11, 11-6, and 11-6. Last year, Karlsson could still participate directly in the championship based on his world ranking, which was within the top 30. Now, he even has to participate in the qualification matches for the star matches. However, he is still the main player of Sweden and won a silver medal in doubles at last year's Paris Olympics, with his doubles ability being significantly stronger than his singles. In the second round of the women's singles qualification matches, Zhongge Man defeated Huang Yuwei from Chinese Taipei 3-2, with scores of 11-7, 9-11,…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the latest world rankings. Although Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the world rankings, which has had some impact on the national table tennis team (Guo Ping), Guo Ping is still the main theme in the top ten men's singles and women's singles world rankings. However, compared to previous world rankings, there are three fewer Guo Ping players in the top ten. In the men's singles, Guo Ping players Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong are ranked first and second, Liang Jingkun is ranked fifth, and Lin Gaoyuan is ranked ninth. Xiang Peng is ranked 22nd, and Zhou Qihao is ranked 36th. In the women's singles, Guo Ping players Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xintong occupy the top four spots, with Qian Tianyi ranked 11th, He Zhuojia ranked 35th, Fan Siqu ranked 36th, Chen Yi ranked 39th, Shi Xunyao ranked 40th, and Kuai Man ranked 44th. Although the singles rankings of the Guo Ping men's and women's teams have not been significantly affected, careful fans have noticed that Guo Ping has lost its number one spot in women's doubles! According to the latest world rankings, the South Korean pair of Tian Zhixi/Shen Yubin has successfully topped the charts, firmly occupying the world's first place, while the Japanese pair of Daito Masaaki/Sakura Oshima temporarily ranks second, and the Chinese pair of Qian Tianyi/Chen Xintong ranks third in the world. Prior to this, the Guo Ping pair of Chen Meng/Wang Manyu had always been ranked first in women's…