For many fans of the Chinese national table tennis team, the "Twin Stars Era" led by Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui, as well as the "Three Musketeers Era" dominated by Ma Long, Xu Xin, and Zhang Jike, are two periods of great fame for the national team. However, even famous national players have their dark sides. It means that while the "Twin Stars" and "Three Musketeers" did usher in a new era, there were also national players who strayed from the right path. Among the Twin Stars, Kong Linghui, known as the "Prince of Table Tennis," was one who went astray; among the Three Musketeers, it was Zhang Jike who bore the brunt of criticism. Zhang Jike's scandals are not discussed here, but suffice it to say that he has now fallen to the point of coaching at a private club. On the other hand, Xu Xin and Ma Long of the Three Musketeers have promising futures and developments. Kong Linghui of the Twin Stars, however, became a pariah due to accumulating huge gambling debts. Gradually disappearing from the sports world, if not for older fans, few people would have a deep impression of the name Kong Linghui. The time when Kong Linghui's huge gambling debt was exposed was May 2017, manifested as becoming the defendant in a lawsuit. The plaintiff in this case was Marina Bay Sands Pte.Ltd., the operating company of Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Casino. In the complaint, Marina Bay Sands mentioned that Kong Linghui borrowed 1 million Singapore dollars from the casino on February 19, 2015.…

Recently, the WTT World Table Tennis Association announced the list of participants for the 2025 Singapore Grand Slam Tournament. In the men's singles category, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Zhou Qihao, and Xiang Peng have qualified for the competition. On the women's side, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xintong, Qian Tianyi, and He Zhuojia have been selected to participate. It is worth noting that three major Olympic singles champions, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, have all missed out on this event. Looking at the list of participants, the Chinese team has sent very young players in the men's singles, such as Lin Shidong and Xiang Peng. However, there are no young players participating in the women's singles this time. The young player Kuai Man, who was focused on by the coaching staff, missed out again due to her low world ranking. Sun Yingsha, ranked first in the world, remains the youngest among all participants. The Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is a top-tier event in the WTT series and also the earliest and most stable grand slam tournament held. Therefore, the national table tennis team attaches great importance to it and sends its main players. However, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are collectively absent from this competition. The absence of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng from the Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is not surprising. After the Paris Olympics, Ma Long participated in the China Grand Slam Tournament and clearly stated that it would be his last international event. Fan Zhendong…

Introduction A rising star in Chinese women's table tennis has renounced her Chinese citizenship to join South Korea, transforming from a national second-tier player into the "Great Demon King" of the South Korean team, and even boldly proclaiming her intention to defeat the Chinese team. Who is this prodigy who has forsaken her nationality in the table tennis world? Early Table Tennis Career of Tian Zhixi We have known since childhood that Rome was not built in a day, and Tian Zhixi's journey in table tennis also began at a young age. Born in 1992 in an ordinary family in Hebei, Tian Zhixi came into this world with a cry. Perhaps it was fate, as her father happened to be a table tennis coach. Under her father's influence, Tian Zhixi began to come into contact with table tennis at the age of 7. At such a young age, she might not have known how this small round ball would change the trajectory of her life. However, she had an extraordinary sensitivity to this sport by nature. As the saying goes, a piece of jade must be polished before it becomes valuable, and under her father's careful guidance, Tian Zhixi quickly demonstrated remarkable talent. Day after day, year after year, she sweated on the table, constantly honing her skills. This perseverance and effort laid a solid foundation for her future success. All efforts pay off, and at the age of 14, Tian Zhixi welcomed the first highlight moment of her career. At the Asian Youth Championships, she overcame all obstacles and…

Recently, the National Games are in full swing, and Fan Zhendong has finally returned to the court after the Olympics to compete for the men's team championship with the Shanghai team. Judging from his recent performance, Fan Zhendong has indeed lived up to his Olympic champion title, sweeping his opponent 3-0 in his first match. He has the potential to help the Shanghai team win the championship. After the match, a journalist asked Fan Zhendong about his recovery since the Olympics, which was about two months ago. Fan Zhendong confidently replied that he probably didn't need any recovery because he had been maintaining high-intensity training throughout the process. His words implied that as a top athlete in competitive sports, he is always ready and can compete for the country's glory at any time as long as he doesn't retire. Many fans were proud of Fan Zhendong's words but also felt a bit sad. They called out to the national table tennis coach Wang Hao. It's clear that since the Olympics, the Chinese table tennis team has participated in many competitions, including the Asian Championships and domestic grand slam events, with many main players participating. However, Fan Zhendong did not get the chance to participate in these competitions, and the reason within the team remains unclear. Seeing Fan Zhendong's confident attitude, some fans called on Wang Hao, suggesting that the national table tennis coaching team should give Fan Zhendong more opportunities to perform. Especially given the recent setbacks faced by the national table tennis men's team, it's even more important to…

Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir in the table tennis community, leaving everyone unsettled. Some say he is being capricious, while others believe he is brave; it's like a pot that has exploded, and no one can tell whether it's right or wrong. The international table tennis scene in recent years has been quite interesting, with Fan Zhendong acting as a stabilizing force, making everyone who faces him weigh their options. This time, his sudden decision to stop playing has tilted the balance of the entire table tennis world. Foreign association players have had a tough time against Fan Zhendong over the years. Just seeing him across the court during matches makes them want to retreat mentally, and this invisible pressure is more effective than winning any number of games. Now that Fan Zhendong has withdrawn from the world rankings, it means he won't be seen on the international stage anymore. For those foreign association players, their psychological burden has significantly减轻ed, and games they previously thought they couldn't win, they might now dare to try. The situation for the national team is somewhat troublesome. Ma Long is not young anymore, and he's playing fewer and fewer matches. Now that Fan Zhendong has also withdrawn from the world rankings, the team has lost two mainstays at once. Although the young players are all very capable, it remains to be seen if they can completely replace Fan Zhendong's position. After all, Fan Zhendong's dominance on the international stage over the years is not something that can be…

China's table tennis team is an excellent squad that has brought surprises to everyone at the Paris Olympics. They won championships in all five events, achieving a clean sweep of gold medals. However, in the new Olympic cycle, the Chinese team cannot afford to be complacent as the Japanese team has been growing rapidly. The Japanese table tennis team has recently risen strongly and become the main competitor to the Chinese team. Facing the Japanese, the Chinese team must remain vigilant. A 16-year-old Japanese player, Zhang Benmei, has become the focus of attention. This ethnic Chinese player has become a primary rival to China's main players. After the Paris Olympics, Zhang Benmei defeated China's main players multiple times, demonstrating her strong overall strength. Although she showed impressive competitive form when playing against Chinese players, Zhang Benmei encountered a nemesis in her career, her teammate Hina Hayata. Zhang Benmei and Hina Hayata have faced each other ten times in their careers, with Zhang losing nine times and only winning once. The 16-year-old Zhang Benmei was directly controlled by her nemesis Hina Hayata, especially after suffering an eight-game losing streak, which left her lacking confidence. It is evident that Hina Hayata can effectively restrain Zhang Benmei. As an ethnic Chinese player, Zhang Benmei plays fiercely against Chinese players but performs relatively average against Japanese opponents. Although she has been hailed as a prodigy, people believe that if Zhang Benmei cannot defeat Japanese players, it will be very challenging for her to dominate the world women's table tennis scene in the future. Currently,…

Recently, Paris Olympic men's and women's singles champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, citing an inability to bear the WTT rule of fining players for non-participation. Subsequently, the WTT World Table Tennis Association denied that this was a new regulation and stated that it always places the interests of the athletes at the core. However, Fan Zhendong refuted this, claiming that he had never been officially informed that withdrawing from a match would result in a fine! During the days when Fan Zhendong was in conflict with the WTT World Table Tennis Association, CCTV and many authoritative media outlets clearly expressed their support for the athletes' rights protection. Foreign association athletes were also inspired by Fan Zhendong's spirit of fighting to the end regardless of his future, and they all condemned the unfairness of the WTT World Table Tennis Association! Surprisingly, Liu Guoliang, as the head of the WTT World Table Tennis Association, has remained aloof and has not publicly responded so far, which has led to more speculation. According to Swedish Sports Television, ITTF President Petra Sorlin responded to the Fan Zhendong incident, saying she was caught off guard by the withdrawal of the two Olympic champions but has yet to receive an official response from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. It is worth noting that several days have passed since the application for withdrawal and the public release of the athletes' statements. The table tennis world has become chaotic, and even the ITTF president has been forced to speak out. Why…

Recently, the table tennis circle has been very lively, with everyone's attention focused on Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Fan Zhendong is a super Grand Slam winner with superb strength; Chen Meng has won two consecutive singles gold medals, known as the elite among female players. According to common sense, they should have smooth sailing in the table tennis world, but the actual situation is quite surprising. First, there were frequent withdrawals from competitions, followed by withdrawal from the world rankings, breaking the usual calmness of the national table tennis team. At the same time, new WTT regulations have been introduced, which impose many restrictions on athletes, such as fines for withdrawals and fines for non-standard event registration. Athletes seem to be wearing "tightening rings" that restrict their actions, causing strong reactions. Looking at Japan, Zhang Ben Zhihe and Zhang Ben Mehe siblings are thriving in Japan, with a broad stage, abundant resources, and high regard. It was a wise and far-sighted decision when Zhang Benyu resolutely took his family to Japan to develop their table tennis career. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are the backbone of the national table tennis team. Fan Zhendong has won the Super Grand Slam through numerous challenges, a dream achievement for many athletes, which must have required great effort. Chen Meng is not simple either, holding two singles gold medals. However, they are now frequently withdrawing from competitions and even the world rankings, causing fans to be anxious. Some speculate that it is due to injury factors, as high-intensity training and competition can easily…

Fan Zhendong's conflict with the World Table Tennis (WTT) has escalated, with the player who once defended the honor of the national table tennis team at the Paris Olympics now trapped by WTT rules, forced to withdraw from world rankings, causing regret and pity. The truth behind Fan Zhendong's withdrawal has been exposed, with the main reason being that he faces fines for not participating in competitions, a demand he cannot afford. Some fans believe this decision to withdraw was a momentary impulse from Fan Zhendong, but it was actually a well-considered choice. After all, world ranking is crucial for athletes, representing their strength and necessary for participating in future competitions. At 27, still in his prime, making such a decision shows how excessive WTT's demands are. Following Fan Zhendong's public statement, several table tennis players, including African champion Aruna and the French Lebrun brothers, also voiced support for Fan Zhendong. Especially Aruna, who faced the loss of a loved one and could not withdraw from the competition without facing a 1,000fine.EvenifArunacontinuedplaying,itwouldbedifficulttoearn1,000 fine. Even if Aruna continued playing, it would be difficult to earn 1,000fine.EvenifArunacontinuedplaying,itwouldbedifficulttoearn1,000 in prize money, making this a harsh requirement for ordinary athletes. In response to widespread discussion, WTT addressed the issue of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal late at night, stating that the rules have been in place for four years and were not specifically targeted at them. However, Fan Zhendong confronted the World Table Tennis Federation, exposing their lie by saying he was not previously informed about fines for withdrawal. He only received official…

Translation of the content: WTT has issued an official statement in response to Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's announcement of their withdrawal from the world rankings. The gist of the statement is that the fines are not new rules but are intended to ensure player participation. Several French table tennis players, including Simon Gauzy and the Lebesson brothers, have spoken out against WTT, claiming that these rules do not benefit the athletes. Netizens have discovered that if the top 20 ranked athletes do not participate in WTT events, based on the schedule for the first 11 months of 2025, they would be fined $225,000, which is approximately 1.642 million yuan. How outrageous this fine is can be seen when you consider that even if an athlete were to participate in all WTT events and win them all, the prize money would still not reach 2 million yuan, not to mention taxes and other deductions. Moreover, the tickets for these matches are not cheap, sometimes comparable to the entrance fees for concerts by top-tier celebrities, and there are various sponsors involved, so the earnings are indeed higher than before. In response to the WTT officials, Fan Zhendong also made a statement, roughly meaning that he was unaware of when the fines for non-participation began, as he had never been officially informed about penalties for withdrawing from competitions. He only received formal notice recently that WTT will strictly enforce the rules next year, so he signed and submitted his withdrawal from WTT on the same day. Regarding Fan Zhendong's response, it is…