On January 1, 2025, the Ping Super League welcomed the finals. In the women's team competition, Shandong Luneng led by Wang Manyu faced off against Shenzhen University led by Sun Yingsha. Due to Chen Meng's absence, Shandong Luneng, with national players like Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, and Qian Tianyi, definitely had the upper hand in terms of strength. In the first round of matches, Shandong Luneng's women's doubles pair of Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi defeated the Shenzhen University pair, changing the big score to 1:0. In the second round, Sun Yingsha faced her teammate Wang Manyu in a match that was as sharp as a needle against wheat. After losing two rounds, Sun Yingsha won three rounds, winning with a big score of 3:2, which changed the big score to 1:1. In the third round, Kuai Man from Shenzhen University failed to pull off a surprise win against Chen Xingtong, and Shandong Luneng took another victory, bringing the big score to 2:1. In the fourth round, Sun Yingsha faced Qian Tianyi, and if Sun Yingsha couldn't win this round, the match would end. In the first game, Sun Yingsha started fiercely, taking it 11:7. However, in the second and third games, after Qian Tianyi started fighting back, she won two games in a row with scores of 11:9, bringing the big score to 1:2, and the one falling behind became Sun Yingsha. At this point, there was a controversial call on a ball that hit the edge, with Sun Yingsha believing it had hit the edge, but Qian Tianyi…

The withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the international rankings has caused a stir, with people speculating about who might have forced them to do so. However, there is a deeper story behind this incident that needs to be explained from the beginning. This situation is quite interesting. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng initially wanted to express their dissatisfaction with the fine regulations, but when they mentioned not wanting an international ranking, it caused a sensation throughout the table tennis community. Looking back on this matter now, it is indeed intriguing. The WTT stated that these regulations are not new, yet Fan Zhendong responded with a single sentence in the comment section that escalated the situation. What is most amusing about this is that the ITTF President, Petra Solja, has spoken out, claiming that no response has been received from the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA), which has made the issue even more complicated. People are guessing who is behind this push, with some suggesting it's the WTT, others the ITTF, and some pointing to internal issues within the CTTA. Upon careful consideration, the interests involved in this matter are incredibly complex, with all parties trying to distance themselves from responsibility, none wishing to take the blame. Liu Guoliang's current situation is indeed somewhat awkward, wearing three hats, each identity putting him in a difficult position. As the chairman of the WTT board of directors, he must be responsible for WTT's decisions, but these decisions may affect the interests of the national table tennis team members. On the…

It seems that many fans did not expect that Zhang Jike, the former national table tennis Olympic champion and Grand Slam winner, has now transformed into a "whistleblower" host in the live broadcast room. Indeed, in a recent live broadcast, Zhang Jike exposed a lot about the national team and even suggested that he could add a class to his course on the secrets of the national team (main players). As the absolute core of the former national table tennis team, Zhang Jike, who was also known as a "great demon" during his playing days, undoubtedly has a say in some internal matters of the national team. After all, he spent many years in the national team and was the core of the national table tennis team. After a glorious playing career, Zhang Jike once ventured into the entertainment industry and had a relationship with the entertainment star Jing Tian. However, Zhang Jike has returned to his old profession and started coaching table tennis, even opening live broadcasts to sell courses online. Recently, Zhang Jike mentioned in the live broadcast that there are players in the national team who are blindly confident but lack the corresponding strength. "I won't name names, it's not good. There is blind confidence in the national team, very blind. In fact, they don't have that strength. Fans, don't be upset, results represent everything. When there is this kind of blind confidence, how should I put it? Be more solid, improve your strength. Those who have strength but lack confidence need to learn from the blindness…

On December 31, 2024, the International Table Tennis Federation updated the world rankings, and the names of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng disappeared from the list. The Chinese Table Tennis Association released a statement saying that it understands and respects their decision, has handled the relevant procedures, and will fully support their subsequent development, ensuring their good condition in training and domestic competitions, regardless of whether they return to the international arena. These three are the pillars of the national table tennis team! Ma Long is a Grand Slam winner with Olympic gold medals in 2016 and 2021, known for his stable playing style and comprehensive skills. Fan Zhendong bravely won the men's singles and team gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrating his strong abilities. Chen Meng also won the women's singles gold medal in 2021 and 2024, being one of the core players of the women's team. Their withdrawal from the world rankings is really unexpected. In fact, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had previously posted about their withdrawal, mainly due to physical and mental exhaustion after the Paris Olympics, coupled with the new WTT withdrawal fine regulations, which put too much pressure on them. Although Ma Long did not make a public statement, he had previously indicated that he might no longer participate in international events. This incident has caused quite a stir among fans. Some fans feel very sorry, as they will no longer be able to see their wonderful performances on the international stage, leaving a void in their hearts. Other fans…

Chen Meng's life has recently undergone some subtle changes. Everyone knows that she successfully defended her women's singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, which is a huge achievement for her career. People originally thought she would continue to shine on the international stage. However, recent changes have left people puzzled. She has been appearing more frequently at commercial events, but her presence in the first stage of the Ping Super League has been rare, and even in recent competitions, she only participated in the friendship match of the Old W Cup - this can't help but make people speculate whether she is gradually retiring from the national team. Many fans are discussing online, worried if she has plans to retire. After all, she is already 30 years old, and age is an issue that cannot be avoided in competitive sports. Being 30 means facing many uncertain factors. However, her successful defense in Paris has proven her strength and resilience, so who can easily say that her career is over? Moreover, her dream of winning the Grand Slam has not yet been realized - the glory of the Grand Slam is not something every table tennis player can pursue. Don't forget, Chen Meng is only one World Championship gold medal away from the Grand Slam women's singles champion. The 2025 World Championships will be her last chance; in other words, she will not retire easily before 2025. Although there are no matches for the time being, Chen Meng has not been idle. She recently gained a new identity - a…

Translation of the article content into English: For the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), one of their most pressing concerns is the withdrawal from world rankings by three top players: Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng. Compared to this, the withdrawal of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong from the world rankings seems even more embarrassing for ITTF, as these two top athletes' decision has led to a super awkward situation in the men's singles world top ten rankings. Some fans jokingly ask, "What's the point of such world rankings?" After the Paris Olympics, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng missed most table tennis events. What many fans did not expect was that Fan Zhendong would be the first to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong stated that due to the new rule imposed by WTT that fines players for non-participation, he could not afford it and thus chose to withdraw from the world rankings. Chen Meng also cited health issues and the new regulations as reasons for her decision to withdraw from the world rankings. The Chinese Table Tennis Association officially confirmed that Ma Long had also withdrawn from the world rankings. Following Ma Long and Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings, an awkward situation arose in the men's singles rankings. Among the top ten ranked players, none have the honor of winning a championship at any of the three major events. In the international table tennis arena, the recognized three major events are the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup. However,…

Recently, the Chinese national table tennis team has been in the spotlight. Previously, fans of Sha Sha rebelled against the national team, and now Fan Zhendong is considering withdrawing from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). On December 27th, a statement was released that caused a stir. Fan Zhendong decided to withdraw from the world rankings and submitted an agreement to both the ITTF and the Chinese Table Tennis Association, signing it personally. This means that Fan Zhendong's name will no longer appear in the world rankings. In his speech, Fan Zhendong expressed strong emotions and resentment. In Fan Zhendong's statement, he mentioned that the main reason for withdrawing from the ITTF is due to the sudden implementation of new rules by the WTT, which stipulates fines for non-participation in competitions. Such霸王条款（tyrannical clauses）are unacceptable not only to Fan Zhendong but also to table tennis goddess Chen Meng, who also decided to withdraw from the ITTF. This means that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng will not participate in international competitions in the future, and we will not be able to see their presence. When their statements were released, the ITTF immediately responded. Separate response statements were made for the two individuals. In the statement, the Chinese Table Tennis Association refuted Fan Zhendong's claims, arguing entirely from their own perspective. Faced with these two statements, fans are unsure which side to believe, and everyone is waiting for the final outcome. However, unexpectedly, during this period of silence, Fan Zhendong struck back again. At 10 am on December 29th, Fan Zhendong once again…

Recently, the WTT Finals are in full swing, and Fan Zhendong has previously announced that he will miss this competition. At present, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong have both finished their first-round matches and advanced to the next round to continue competing for the championship. In such circumstances, many fans, in addition to paying attention to the dynamics of the Chinese table tennis team's matches, are also very concerned about the state of Fan Zhendong, the top player of the national table tennis team. Since the end of the Olympics until now, Fan Zhendong has been absent from the national team's competitions. So far, he has missed a series of events including the Asian Championships, Beijing Grand Slam, Frankfurt Championship, and this year's finals. Therefore, many fans are very curious as to why Fan Zhendong is not participating in the national team's competitions and what he has been busy with recently? Just a few days ago, under the eager anticipation of many fans, Fan Zhendong's team finally announced a major piece of good news. From this, we can see that during his absence from the national team's competitions, Fan Zhendong is making more bold attempts to open up more possibilities for his future career development. It is believed that fans who like Fan Zhendong will be happy for him upon seeing these messages. According to media reports, recently, the 28-year-old Fan Zhendong officially announced his partnership with a well-known domestic mobile phone brand, becoming the image spokesperson for one of their mobile phones. From this, we can also see that…

The new year 2025 has arrived, and as early as the day before (December 31, 2024), the International Table Tennis Federation had already announced the world rankings for the first week of the new year. Affected by the withdrawal of three national table tennis Olympic champions - Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng - many positions have changed. According to the official website, the current number one women's doubles team in the world has changed from Chen Meng/Wang Manyu to South Korea's Tian Zhiqi/Shin Yubin (who had previously also ranked first), while the men's doubles first place continues to be held by France's Lebrun brothers. As for the men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles first places, they still belong to Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha respectively. For more details, please see the following text. In fact, international table tennis competitions have largely come to a halt since the Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup ended on December 8, so there would not have been much change in the world rankings after week 50 (December 10). However, unexpectedly, on December 27, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng suddenly announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, which naturally caused turmoil. In the previous week 52 world rankings (December 24), Fan Zhendong was ranked sixth in the men's singles, and Chen Meng was fourth in the women's singles. Additionally, Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin ranked eighth in the men's doubles, and Chen Meng/Wang Manyu ranked first in the women's doubles, but now they are no longer displayed on the list. As for…

The Chinese Table Tennis Association has released a statement confirming that Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the world rankings. Prior to this, both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng chose to announce their decisions by issuing statements, but Ma Long did not. The outside world only learned of Ma Long's decision to withdraw from the world rankings through the statement issued by the Chinese Table Tennis Association. So, is Ma Long's low-key withdrawal right or wrong? Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng are all well-known players in the national table tennis team. They have won 3, 6, and 4 Olympic gold medals respectively, totaling 13 Olympic gold medals. Their historical status is unquestionable. Previously, Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong issued statements announcing their withdrawal from the world rankings, which had a significant impact, with many international athletes also posting messages in support of the two singles champions at the Paris Olympics. However, the outside world has been waiting for Ma Long's decision, but there has been no announcement from the Dragon Team. It was only through the statement issued by the Chinese Table Tennis Association that we learned of Ma Long's decision to withdraw. Some netizens believe that Ma Long is still very low-key and did not choose to openly confront WTT and Liu Guoliang. Such a choice is also beyond reproach, after all, athletes have the right to make their own choices. There are also netizens who think that originally hoped that Ma Long could stand shoulder to shoulder with Chen Meng and Fan…