Recently, behind the increasingly fierce competition for the women's team Olympic selection spots, there has also been a distribution of internal interests. With Li Sun personally intervening to change the Olympic selection rules and rejecting Wang Yidi, the internal contradictions of the national women's table tennis team seem to have surfaced. In the eyes of fans, Li Sun's official announcement that Wang Yidi was not selected is most embarrassing for Ma Lin. In the view of the outside world, the internal contradictions of the national women's table tennis team have reached a point where head coach Li Sun must speak out. During the Paris Olympic cycle, Ma Lin's selection decisions have sparked extensive discussions and controversies, especially regarding the huge controversy over "who to use between Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi," which has also led to dissatisfaction among fans and netizens. As we all know, Ma Lin attached great importance to Wang Yidi during the Paris Olympic cycle and sent her to participate in major events many times. However, Wang Yidi's record was losing seven external matches, including losing to 61-year-old Ni Xiaolian, as well as five losses to Japanese table tennis players. On the contrary, Wang Manyu has never lost to Japanese female table tennis players and remains undefeated to this day. It can be said that Japanese female table tennis players are intimidated by Wang Manyu. So why did Ma Lin insist on not sending Wang Manyu to compete against Japan in the final of the Busan team event? The head coach of the national table tennis team,…

Recently, Zhang Jike, a legendary figure in the table tennis world, made a bold statement during a live broadcast that exposed the internal personnel issues of the Chinese national table tennis team to the public eye. This revelation quickly sparked intense discussions online, with the controversy not only concerning the internal management of the national team but also touching the hearts of countless fans. In the live stream, Zhang Jike appeared serious and spoke sharply, unreservedly pointing out the problems within the main lineup of the national table tennis team. Although he did not explicitly mention any specific player's name, his remark, "Some main players lack strength but are blindly confident," was like a heavy bomb that instantly exploded on the internet. Netizens quickly started a "deduction mode," trying to find the players who fit this description from among the main players of the national team, with various speculations and discussions rapidly spreading across major social media platforms. Even more shocking was his in-depth analysis of Hao Shuai, known as the "strongest sparring partner," who had been serving as a sparring partner for a long time. Zhang Jike reminisced with a tone of emotion and dissatisfaction: "From the glorious era of Wang Liqin, Hao Shuai has been silently working in the sparring partner position; when I became the main player, he was still a sparring partner; and even when Fan Zhendong took up the mantle, Hao Shuai remained a sparring partner. But later on, some main players could hardly defeat Hao Shuai in matches, yet they still let Hao Shuai…

With the Chinese table tennis team sweeping all five gold medals at the Paris Olympics, the competition and confrontation in the table tennis events during the Paris Olympic cycle have finally come to an end. From the results, the Chinese table tennis team emerged as the sole winner. Of course, such an outcome is bound to be met with dissatisfaction from some quarters. For instance, the Japanese table tennis team certainly has its own aspirations. However, the Paris Olympics are now a thing of the past, and a new Olympic cycle has arrived! The Japanese table tennis team has also made adjustments, including a change in coaching staff, in the hope of breaking China's dominance at the Los Angeles Olympics. Recently, the Japan Table Tennis Association announced the appointment of their new head coaches. The men's team will be led by Kishikawa Kento, while the women's team will be coached by Nakazawa Toshio. They are set to officially take up their positions in April this year. Upon learning that Nakazawa Toshio will become the head coach of the Japanese women's table tennis team, many fans are worried about the prospects for the Chinese women's team. Why is this so? Please read on! Firstly, Nakazawa Toshio's coaching abilities are commendable. In 2016, Hirano Miu won the gold medal at the Women's World Cup, and in 2017, Ishikawa Kasumi clinched the mixed doubles title at the World Table Tennis Championships. Nakazawa Toshio was the mentor to both Hirano Miu and Ishikawa Kasumi. Including current players like Tomokazu Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara, many…

The draw results for the WTT China Grand Slam have just been announced! The men's team has received a favorable draw, while the women's singles competition is intense with multiple "internal battles," making the event prospects exciting. This draw can be seen as a gift to the national table tennis men's team, with seven young players placed in eight different areas, avoiding the possibility of internal battles. It's like giving them each a pass to challenge foreign opponents individually! However, the women's team wasn't as lucky. The draw has put them in a situation where they will be fighting among themselves, with several internal battles set to take place, which seems like it will turn into a fierce competition right at home. In the men's singles, the national team has sent seven young players—Chen Yuanyu, Zhou Kai, Wen Ruibo, Xu Haidong, Xue Fei, Zeng Beihun, and Huang Youzheng—to compete in the qualifying rounds. This lineup is like the national team's youth special forces squad, with each player carrying their own secret mission as they infiltrate various areas. Their goal? Of course, it's those precious eight promotion spots! On the women's side, things are even more interesting. Chen Yi, Ding Yijie, Yang Yiyun, Liu Weishan, Wang Xiaotong, Xu Yi, Fan Sijing, and Li Yakexin, these eight golden flowers, were originally aiming to show off their skills in the qualifying rounds. However, upon seeing the draw, it turned into a sisterly quarrel scene! In area 18, there's the pair of Chen Yi and Ding Yijie, in area 38, Yang Yiyun and Liu…

Recently, the Chinese national table tennis team announced its lineup for the Asian Cup, which did not include three athletes who had previously announced their withdrawal from the ITTF world rankings. This decision came as a surprise, as the Asian Cup organizers had invited players such as Ma Long and Fan Zhendong to participate. As members of the men's and women's singles champions in two consecutive Olympics, their absence from this Asian Cup is indeed regrettable. From the perspective of the Asian Cup organizers, inviting players like Ma Long and Fan Zhendong was intended to enhance the quality of the event. After all, the absence of Olympic champions could potentially reduce the attention and interest in the competition. When Fan Zhendong and others announced their withdrawal from the world rankings earlier, Liu Guoliang, chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, stated that these players could still participate in continental competitions through wild cards. However, now that the Asian Cup organizers have officially extended an invitation, Liu Guoliang has surprisingly excluded Fan Zhendong and others from the lineup, a decision that seems somewhat unexpected. Some fans believe that this may be because the national table tennis team needs to undergo a generational change after the Paris Olympic cycle, and the Asian Cup serves as a platform for young players to train and gain experience. Nevertheless, even with this consideration, Liu Guoliang's refusal of the Asian Cup invitation appears to reflect his clear stance on the future direction of the team. In some upcoming major continental competitions, the participation opportunities for players…

Although European table tennis has shown signs of rising in recent years, when it comes to the biggest competitors for the national team, it is still the Japanese team. Japan has the potential to challenge the national team for Olympic gold medals in all three events: singles, mixed doubles, and team competitions. For example, the Japanese team successfully blocked the national team at the Tokyo Olympics, winning their first-ever mixed doubles gold medal in history. However, they are now focusing on the team event for future Olympic victories. On one hand, the individual abilities of the Japanese team are still unable to surpass the top three players of the national team, and team events have greater uncertainty. On the other hand, the national team's echelon construction is currently experiencing some issues, and many media predict that the stage most likely to expose problems will be the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. As expected, the Japanese Table Tennis Association has begun making significant changes for the Los Angeles Olympics. They recently announced two new head coaches for the men's and women's teams at a press conference, including a former Chinese player who renounced his Chinese nationality and naturalized in Japan. According to Japanese media reports on January 20th, the Japanese Table Tennis Association announced the new head coaches for the men's and women's national teams at a press conference held in Tokyo on the 19th. The head coach of the women's team is Wang Rui, a former Hebei player from China, who has now changed her name to "Nakazawa Taku." The head…

In the sports world, an athlete's success is not only reflected on the field but also in their collaborations with brands. A recent example is Anta's announcement that Fan Zhendong would become their personal endorser just before the Paris Olympics. After Fan Zhendong won the men's singles championship, Anta's brand image received a significant boost. At the same time, Li Ning, as the team sponsor for the Chinese table tennis team, provides equipment for multiple players, including Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. However, by comparing the promotional photos released by both sides, we can clearly feel the difference between individual endorsements (personal representation) and team endorsements (team representation). Anta and Fan Zhendong: The Charm of Personal Endorsements When Anta decided to sign Fan Zhendong, they obviously invested a lot of resources to ensure that this collaboration could achieve the best results. Whether it's the design of the clothing or the shooting of the promotional photos, there is a sense of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. Fan Zhendong's photos show him wearing well-designed competition suits that not only conform to the characteristics of table tennis but also have appropriate color matching, highlighting Fan Zhendong's temperament while enhancing the brand image. Such efforts make each newly released photo cause a strong response from fans, enhancing the brand's market influence. Li Ning and the National Table Tennis Team: The Limitations of Team Endorsements In contrast, although Li Ning is the official sponsor of the national team and is undoubtedly superior in technology and quality, it seems to lack some personalized considerations when…

On January 17th, the announcement of the national table tennis Asian Cup lineup caused quite a stir in the sports circle! The three Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng were absent collectively, which was like a blockbuster bomb, instantly igniting heated discussions among fans. Facing the sensitive issue of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong's omission, men's team head coach Wang Hao was somewhat reluctant to respond, which made many fans uneasy. However, women's team head coach Ma Lin appeared particularly candid and responsible. He clearly responded to the reason why Chen Meng did not participate: firstly, Chen Meng has withdrawn from the world ranking system; secondly, after communication between the team and her, it was determined that she would not participate in international competitions for the time being. Ma Lin's approach really did everything he should have done, and also greatly changed everyone's perception of him. In fact, Chen Meng's situation is quite different from Fan Zhendong's. Chen Meng has no advantages in terms of age and condition. She might have made a wise choice by using the world ranking as an excuse to withdraw from international events. After all, young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are so strong now. If Chen Meng continued to compete with them for the Grand Slam, it might really be very strenuous. Now choosing to withdraw can also be considered as leaving herself some dignity. It was also quite unexpected that Qian Tianyi was not included in the women's team lineup this time. Qian Tianyi was heavily cultivated during…

Hé Xiǎolóng: Liú Guóliáng's Actions Are a First in China's Sports Circle, More Destructive Than the Football Association Leadership Famous sports journalist He Xiaolong recently continued to explode with strong material, severely criticized the chaos of table tennis fan circle, and pointed the finger directly at the head of the national table tennis team Liu Guoliang. During the live broadcast, someone asked him, "Is Li Tie more destructive to the football ecosystem or Liu Guoliang more destructive to the table tennis ecosystem?" This is how he answered. He said that it is inappropriate to compare these two people together. The one who should be compared with Liu Guoliang is the leadership of the Football Association, and he also specifically mentioned that it is a "failed leadership of the Football Association." He Xiaolong has been deeply engaged in the field of football before and has a good understanding of the football circle. He believes that it is a fact that the national football team is very bad, and there are various problems inside, which is undeniable. However, we cannot attribute all the blame to the chairman of the Football Association alone. In fact, compared with Liu Guoliang, the seemingly high-ranking and powerful chairman of the Football Association actually has limited power. They can only issue orders in the national team and have limited control over local clubs. They cannot decide on specific matters of local clubs. On the other hand, Liu Guoliang's power is so great that collective decision-making fails. It can be said that the national table tennis team is…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the CBA regular season is still in full swing. A clear battle between the strong and the weak sees two championship teams face off, with Sichuan hosting Shanghai. Before the game, Sichuan had only won 8 games and ranked fourth from the bottom, making it just a matter of time before they were out of playoff contention. They had even lost to the bottom-placed Fujian, seemingly adopting a passive stance. On the other hand, Shanghai had secured their playoff spot with an impressive 16-game winning streak but had recently hit a snag with consecutive losses to Liaoning and Shanxi. This match was undoubtedly crucial for Shanghai as they aimed to continue their northern campaign. After four quarters of play, Shanghai emerged victorious with a resounding 129-87 win over Sichuan. In terms of personnel, Sichuan's core player Samna was absent, leaving only Maric and Hunter as their foreign players, which essentially signaled a strategic withdrawal. However, in the first quarter, Sichuan played tenaciously, with Liu Guanshan scoring a three-pointer at the start, followed by Li Jinxiao adding more firepower. The local players contributed across the board, making it a tough fight against Shanghai. With Hunter's final shot going in, Sichuan trailed by only one point at 26-27. Shanghai began to exert themselves, with Li Hongquan and Wilson hitting back-to-back three-pointers to initially widen the gap. Despite Liu Guanshan's response, Li Tianrong's three-pointer extended the lead to double digits, forcing Sichuan to call a timeout. The two sides then engaged in a tug-of-war around a ten-point margin,…