The Ping Pong Super League women's team event concluded with Shandong Luneng defeating Shenzhen University 3-2. However, during the competition, fans were concerned when the usually good-natured Wang Manyu became angry and her emotions lingered for a while. Additionally, Sun Yingsha also had a brief disagreement with the referee over a close call, but she quickly regained control of her emotions. The three reasons why Wang Manyu got angry are as follows: During the fifth match of the team event, with the score tied at 2-2 between Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University, Wang Manyu faced off against Tan Yuexuan in the fourth set. The referee believed that one of the balls bounced twice, leading to a dispute between both sides and their coaches. Wang Manyu was indeed very angry at that moment. She approached Sun Yingsha to discuss a solution, but from Wang Manyu's expression, it could be felt that she did not receive the response she wanted. The referee then decided that the point would not count. Wang Manyu, who is very competitive, felt immense pressure, especially since she had been overtaken by Sun Yingsha after leading in the first two sets of the second match, which had already caused some fluctuations in her state and emotions. In a post-match interview, Wang Manyu also mentioned that her poor emotional state was related to Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance. Furthermore, players have the right and obligation to fight for points on the court, as even a single point can affect the outcome of the team's victory or defeat. Therefore, Wang Manyu's…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the women's team final of the Ping Pong Super League finals saw a fierce battle between Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng. The match went to five sets before a winner was decided. Despite Sun Yingsha scoring two points, Shenzhen University fell short with a 2-3 defeat to Shandong Luneng, securing the runner-up position in the Ping Pong Super League finals. Led by Wang Manyu, Shandong Luneng emerged as the champions and the biggest winners. First Set (11-5, 7-11, 5-11, 11-13): Xuan/Tianyi 1-3 Qian Tianyi/Chen Xingtong. Shenzhen University lost the first set, which was expected. Both Qian Tianyi and Chen Xingtong are main players for the national table tennis team, having participated in many international competitions. Although they are not considered absolute core players, they are already capable of competing with several Olympic champions. Second Set (9-11, 4-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-5): Sun Yingsha 3-2 Wang Manyu. This set was particularly stressful for Sun Yingsha, especially after falling behind 0-2 in the first two games. In the third game, Sun Yingsha made a comeback with an 11-9 victory, and her state continued to improve, eventually reversing the situation against Wang Manyu. Sun Yingsha celebrated with a clenched fist, and the battle between the world's number 1 and number 2 did not disappoint the fans, being hailed as the most exciting match in the Ping Pong Super League so far. Third Set (8-11, 5-11, 11-7, 7-11): Man 1-3 Chen Xingtong. Man was defeated by Chen Xingtong, showing a gap in skill. Chen Xingtong contributed two points for Shandong…

68-year-old national table tennis veteran Guo Yuehua has spoken up for Fan Zhendong on his personal social media, starting with a video that strongly supports Fan Zhendong: "I still firmly believe in Fan Zhendong, his courage, and his willingness to say no!" In addition, Guo Yuehua also mentioned three misconceptions in the WTT (World Table Tennis) and frankly stated that Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings is more impactful than He Zhi Li's ball letting, which has instantly attracted the attention of netizens! Guo Yuehua mentioned Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings, frankly stating that this is an explosive event with greater influence than He Zhi Li's ball letting or Ma Long's strike. This is because whether it is He Zhi Li's ball letting or Ma Long's strike, they can only be considered domestic table tennis events, while this Fan Zhendong incident is an international table tennis event. This time, Guo Yuehua stood up for Fan Zhendong and focused on describing Fan Zhendong's character. Guo Yuehua praised Fan Zhendong as a typical good athlete in the eyes of coaches, with good interpersonal skills, achievements, and ball skills, and he is also very young. Then Guo Yuehua turned the conversation, frankly saying that such a good athlete couldn't help but explode. Does everyone need to think about the problem? Under these circumstances, Guo Yuehua frankly expressed great sympathy for Fan Zhendong and stated that this incident happening to Fan Zhendong also reflects the sentiments of many table tennis players, including foreign table tennis players, who must have the same…

When top table tennis players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng chose to withdraw from the world rankings, the news was akin to dropping a bombshell. What roles did the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT) play in this turmoil? The Anger of World Champions: Behind the Glory and Sudden Exit Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, one is the world number one and Olympic champion, the other a Grand Slam winner. Why did they resolutely withdraw from the world rankings at the peak of their careers? Is it a helpless counterattack against an unfair system, or are they completely disillusioned with the current professional environment? On the surface, this seems like a personal choice, but delving deeper reveals a battle between athletes and international organizations over interests and rules. CCTV journalist Li Wujun struck at the heart of the matter: "WTT cannot establish its authority at the expense of athletes' rights." Liu Guoliang, in his interview, did not hold back on this point. He admitted that some unreasonable rules within WTT do need adjustment, but as the chairman of the WTT board and first vice-chairman of ITTF, he also has to balance various interests. Silent Exploitation Under the Rules: Why Have Athletes Become Sacrificial Lambs? Netizens' discussions about the incident are filled with anger and questioning: "Is WTT a 'bandit' organization?" "Why must athletes, who have dedicated their youth and bodies to competitions, bear these unequal treaties?" The core of the issue is not just the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, but…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation announced the latest world rankings, with a notable development being the formal withdrawal of three main players from the Chinese national table tennis team - Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long - from the world rankings. This news not only marks the temporary end of their international competitive careers but has also sparked intense discussion and reflection among netizens. Fan Zhendong, the 27-year-old ball enthusiast, has achieved remarkable success on the international stage with his outstanding skills and tenacious fighting spirit. However, after successfully completing his mission at the Paris Olympics, he faces significant psychological exhaustion and has yet to plan his future career path. The new regulations imposed by the World Table Tennis (WTT) – imposing fines for non-participation – present a heavy burden for Fan Zhendong, who has not yet made a decision. Ultimately, he chose to withdraw from the world rankings but made it clear that he would not retire. Similarly, 30-year-old Chen Meng faces similar difficulties. As an outstanding player in women's table tennis, she is unable to bear the intensity of every high-level competition due to health reasons, and the new WTT regulations have added to her challenges. After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Meng also decided to withdraw from the world rankings. Ma Long, 36 years old and a veteran of the national team, sees his withdrawal as more of a graceful exit after achieving great success. After winning his sixth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, he hinted that this might be his last participation…

The withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the international rankings has caused a stir, ultimately boiling down to an endless game of blame-shifting. Neither the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) nor the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT) wants to take responsibility, leaving Liu Guoliang caught in the middle with a tough position. This matter appears simple on the surface, but it's actually quite complex. It all boils down to money. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng were happily participating in competitions until they were suddenly informed that non-participation would result in fines. Who could be happy about that? WTT claims that the rules have been in place for a while, yet Fan Zhendong directly refuted online, stating that no one had ever told them about potential fines. This makes the situation even more intriguing. Determining whether these rules are new or old is unclear at this point, but the athletes are undoubtedly the ones caught in the most uncomfortable position. The ITTF is not backing down either. President Sörling spoke up, expressing surprise at the withdrawal of the two Olympic champions and claiming that they hadn't received an official response from the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA). This statement may sound ordinary, but it's actually putting pressure on the CTTA. After all, the withdrawal of such prominent athletes should warrant an official response from the association. Currently, the athletes want to compete but don't wish to be bound by these rules. However, not following the rules isn't an option, leaving them in a difficult situation. One wonders if the…

Recently, a decision by Fan Zhendong has shaken the table tennis world. We usually see him as an undefeatable warrior on the court, but this time, he announced his withdrawal from the world rankings due to personal planning, stating that he will no longer participate in international competitions in the future. This news immediately caused a stir, especially with WTT's fine policy, which angered many people. Fan Zhendong initially stated that he was not informed about the fines for withdrawing from the competition, but then WTT announced that withdrawn athletes would face fines, causing a public outcry. What exactly is going on? Let's discuss it together. Everyone knows that Fan Zhendong is the absolute core of the Chinese men's table tennis team, a pillar. Honestly, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal doesn't seem like an easy decision. He had the opportunity to continue competing internationally, especially for the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where everyone was waiting to see how he would climb to the top again. However, he chose a completely different path: to withdraw from the world rankings and plan to focus on domestic competitions in the future, especially next year's Macau National Games. This really surprised everyone; who would have thought that this Grand Slam champion would make such a decision? Some netizens bluntly said: Fan Zhendong has already won the Grand Slam, why bother getting entangled in these international competitions? Looking at what he did, it's quite interesting; maybe he really wants to find his own rhythm again. Honestly, it's not hard to understand why people have…

Recently, the incident regarding Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the international rankings is still fermenting. In response, the WTT World Alliance also gave a response, stating that fines will be imposed for non-participation, and this was not recently made public but was established long ago. Soon after, Fan Zhendong responded on social media, saying that he had never been officially informed that withdrawing from the competition would result in a fine, and he also wished the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) all the best. As an Olympic champion, Fan Zhendong is not afraid of any issues and is using his own strength to defend the honor of athletes. Currently, this matter is still fermenting. Recently, ITTF President Søren also threw blame during an interview with reporters, expressing great surprise at the withdrawal of two Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, and stating that no official response has been received from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. The ITTF's response directly shifts the blame to the Chinese Table Tennis Association, as it is simple to see that there are three parties involved: WTT, the World Table Tennis Federation, and the Chinese Table Tennis Association. Now both WTT and the ITTF claim they were unaware, so where did the documents come from? We await the Chinese Table Tennis Association's response. It should be noted that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are both main players of the national table tennis team. This year, they both won the singles gold medals at the Olympics, helping the national team win a total of five gold medals.…

Recently, Zhang Jike made a candid statement during a live broadcast, without naming anyone: "There are those in the national team who are blindly confident, very much so, but actually lack the necessary strength. Fans, don't be offended, results speak for everything. I won't name names, it's not good! I used to be like that too, but later I realized that blind confidence doesn't work if you can't win matches; you need to improve your own abilities." These words caused quite a stir, although Zhang Jike did not name anyone specifically, the comment section erupted with accusations from netizens that he was subtly criticizing Wang Chuqin! As the fastest player to achieve a Grand Slam in history, Zhang Jike's statement is entirely justified. Competitive sports are all about results, and completing a Grand Slam in just 445 days is truly unprecedented. Coincidentally, he achieved this feat at the age of 24, leading many fans to associate him with the similarly aged Wang Chuqin! Netizens' doubts are based on solid evidence. When Zhang Jike mentioned achievements during his live broadcast, he was referring to the three major competitions: the World Cup, the World Championships, and the Olympics. Although Wang Chuqin won gold medals in mixed doubles and men's team events at the Paris Olympics, the term "Grand Slam" only refers to singles, not doubles or team events. It is an undeniable fact that the strength of the national table tennis team has declined. Previously, the requirement for participating in Olympic singles was to have at least one championship from the World…

Liu Guoliang's Dilemma: A Fresh Perspective After Hearing He Xiaolong Fellow sports enthusiasts, after listening to He Xiaolong's words, we truly understand the difficulties faced by Liu Guoliang. His life is like walking on a tightrope in the sky, carefully balancing various relationships. One misstep could lead to a painful fall. We all know that table tennis is a "golden brand" in our country, with an unparalleled history and high status. As the head of the national table tennis team, Liu Guoliang's first task is to present a splendid report card to the nation. The outcome of international competitions, from the Olympics to the World Table Tennis Championships, is always a focal point for the entire nation. He must worry about the selection of players, ensure that training plans are well-organized, and meticulously plan tactics and on-site commands during matches. Why? Because victory in table tennis is not just about winning or losing a game; it symbolizes our country's athletic prowess and represents the pride of our nation. The whole country eagerly anticipates their championship victories. In today's era, sports and commerce have become intertwined. Liu Guoliang also needs to provide explanations to the capital market. Without financial support, many things cannot be accomplished. Advanced training equipment, professional physical rehabilitation teams, and opportunities to participate in international competitions all require funds. To attract capital, good results must be achieved to garner more attention for table tennis. Therefore, while Liu Guoliang oversees the training and competition of his players, he must also consider how to tap into the commercial value of…