Recently, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir, much like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. Renowned journalists Du Liyan and He Xiaolong are like keen fishermen who have discovered many "big fish" worth investigating beneath these waves. Their series of revelations targeting the national table tennis team (Guoping) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT) have come like a storm. Now, they have jointly focused their attention on the WTT Taiyuan Star Challenge in 2023. This event was originally intended to enhance Taiyuan's reputation and promote sports among the people. According to the annual report of the Taiyuan Sports Bureau, the funds required to host this competition amounted to a high of 13.09 million yuan, with broadcasting fees at 5.15 million yuan. This is no small expense, akin to a large ship needing to load a significant amount of fuel before setting sail. However, after the event, the revenue from ticket sales was only 4.41 million yuan. This contrast is like a bolt from the blue, indicating that the organizer, Taiyuan, suffered an enormous loss in this match. However, what is even more concerning is that this meager 4.41 million yuan in ticket revenue has not yet been received. "Time passes day by day, opportunities come moment by moment, but we often overlook them." It's as if holding a check that should be cashed but remains uncashed after a year. This can't help but raise the question: Why has it taken so long for this 4.41 million yuan in ticket money to…

In the international table tennis landscape, every WTT event is a stage where top players gather and compete fiercely. On January 14, 2025, the WTT regular challenge match in Masqat officially started the fierce competition of the main event. This is not only a sports event, but also a grand occasion for table tennis athletes from various countries to display their strength and exchange skills. In this competition, the national table tennis team still continues the strategy of focusing on training young players. The main player Qian Tianyi returned to the team after leaving, but there are still young players such as Kuai Man, Chen Yi, and Shi Xunyao who shoulder the responsibility of impacting the championship. However, in the men's singles arena, the national table tennis team faces greater challenges. Japan's Zhang Ben Zhihe continued to participate in the competition, which undoubtedly added a lot of pressure to the national table tennis men's singles players. Mixed doubles arena: The national table tennis combination met in the first round, and Kuai Man's debut was reversed In the first round of the mixed doubles competition, the national table tennis team sent two pairs to participate in the competition. Unexpectedly, these two pairs actually met in the first round, among which Kuai Man's debut was highly concerned. At the beginning of the game, the combination of Xiang Peng/Kuai Man entered the state slowly and lost the first set by 4-11. Huang Youzheng/Shi Xunyao quickly found the rhythm of the game, with tacit cooperation, sharp offense, and stable defense. However, Xiang Peng/Kuai Man…

In the recently concluded WTT Muscat regular tournament, 19-year-old rookie Chen Yuanyu represented the national table tennis team and advanced to the men's singles semifinals alone, eventually winning the championship unexpectedly, which sparked heated discussions among fans. It is worth noting that Chen Yuanyu's experience in this competition can be described as a male protagonist plot in a refreshing novel, not only did he go all the way to the end, but he also defeated all the strong opponents who eliminated his national table tennis teammates in the men's singles, including Ochaglof, Guo Guanhong, and Zhang Benzhihe. Many fans couldn't help but exclaim: young athletes must have this kind of fighting spirit and ruthlessness! Let's take a look back at Chen Yuanyu's journey full of surprises! A total of four athletes from the national table tennis team participated in the men's singles event in this competition, among which Xu Yingbin, known as the "Giant Killer" (who once defeated Ma Long, Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Lin Shidong, Zhang Benzhihe, and the Lubrun brothers), lost in the first round, losing 0-3 without winning a single game against German world champion Ochaglof, only reaching the position of the top 32. However, Ochaglof didn't enjoy his victory for long. After eliminating Xu Yingbin and advancing, he met the hotly contested Chen Yuanyu. The two sides fought fiercely for 4 sets to determine the winner, with the national table tennis youngster laughing last with a 3-1 victory, thus advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals. In the round of 16, Xiang…

Recently, a decision by the national table tennis team has caused quite a stir: the Wang Chuqin fan club announced its dissolution. This news came as a shock to many fans - after all, Wang Chuqin is currently a hot new star in the table tennis world, and his fan club was once seen as a successful example of the commercialization of the national table tennis team. However, behind the dissolution, the national table tennis team has sent a clear signal: they are determined to completely sever ties with fan culture. So the question arises, why did the national table tennis team choose this moment to "cut off the arm"? Has fan culture really become the straw that broke the camel's back for this national sport? If you often browse Weibo or Xiaohongshu, you may notice a phenomenon: sports stars are being pushed to the forefront and troughs by fan culture. Once upon a time, the focus of table tennis events was "who won this tough battle," but now? Before a match even ends, social media is already in an uproar. Fans are supporting their favorite athletes on one side and attacking opponents on the other, even engaging in endless flame wars, which spread to the private lives of the athletes themselves. This entertainment-to-death atmosphere gradually turns healthy sports competition into an emotional venting ground. In fact, fan culture itself is not a "flood of beasts." It initially was just a way for fans to express their likes and support, but excessive emotionalization can lead to loss of control. For…

"It is a pity that Ito Mima was not selected for the Paris Olympics, and we won't be able to see her compete against Sun Yingsha. The Japanese team has chosen Zhang Benmei in hopes that she can defeat the Chinese team and help win the gold medal." The Japanese table tennis team, a formidable opponent of the national team, has announced their roster for the Paris Olympics. Notably, they have chosen 15-year-old Zhang Benmei as the third member of the women's team, which is a bold decision. What reasons led the Japanese team to choose Zhang Benmei over Ito Mima, a two-time Olympian and the only current Olympic champion on the Japanese team? Japanese women's team head coach Watanabe Takehiro provided an answer, with one key point being Zhang Benmei's victories over Sun Yingsha in women's doubles and mixed doubles events. As Watanabe said, "During the selection process, he was very troubled because Ito Mima is an Olympic gold medalist and an excellent player. However, considering her performance last year, Zhang Benmei has been more outstanding." Watanabe further explained, "At last year's Asian Games, Zhang Benmei teamed up with Kihara Miyuu to defeat the former world champions (Sun Yingsha/Wang Manyu). At the end of last year's Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup, she partnered with Tohsho Aruga to defeat the world number one (Sun Yingsha/Wang Chuqin), achieving remarkable results." From Japan's choice of Zhang Benmei, it seems they are betting on her performance in the women's doubles at the Olympics. Watanabe stated that his focus in choosing the third member…

The Chinese table tennis team has just concluded the Mascot Star Challenge, leaving a deep impression on everyone. In this competition, the Chinese team won both the men's and women's singles championships. Notably, in the men's singles, the young Chinese player Chen Yuanyu, aged 19, fearlessly faced strong opponents and ultimately defeated Tomokazu Harimoto 4-2 in the final to claim the title. In the new Olympic cycle, Harimoto has become the main competitor for the Chinese table tennis team. Therefore, the primary task for the Chinese team in this new Olympic cycle is to cultivate young players, hoping that they can quickly grow and counter Harimoto. Currently, Chen Yuanyu has shown great skill in dealing with Harimoto, but another player, Lin Shidong, seems unable to handle Harimoto. Lin Shidong has faced Harimoto five times in his career, losing four times. His only victory was a narrow 3-2 win. Each time Harimoto plays against Lin Shidong, he manages to dominate the court, leaving Lin Shidong with few opportunities. Some netizens believe that based on Lin Shidong's current performance, it is difficult for him to carry the flag for men's singles. Having lost four out of five matches to Harimoto, Lin Shidong's record is indeed awkward, leading many to think he cannot carry the flag. However, Lin Shidong is very young, and there are still opportunities for him to prove himself in future competitions. Fans will cheer for Lin Shidong, believing that this talented youngster can grow and succeed. During the Mascot Star Challenge, Chen Yuanyu set a good example for Lin…

The WTT Mascot Regular Challenge in Muscat has concluded, with the Chinese national table tennis team delivering a solid performance. The highlight of the event was Chen Yuanyu's victory over Japan's top male player, Zhang Benzhihe, with a score of 4-2. Despite Chen's recent good form, the gap between him and Zhang, the top player of the Japanese men's team, is still quite noticeable. However, Chen showed no fear when facing Zhang, even after losing the first game. He managed to win the second and third games with scores of 11-7, taking a 2-1 lead. Zhang then made a comeback, winning the fourth game with a score of 11-3 to level the match at 2-2. Ultimately, Chen clinched victory in the fifth and sixth games with scores of 11-4 and 12-10, securing the championship with a final score of 4-2. Although Chen emerged victorious against Zhang and won the championship, he only received a prize of $4,737.5, which is approximately 34,700 yuan. At first glance, this seems like a substantial amount, as he earned over 30,000 yuan from just a few matches. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not the case. To win the men's singles title, Chen had to participate in at least five matches, including a final against a heavyweight opponent like Zhang Benzhihe. For comparison, Zheng Qinwen earned over 900,000 yuan for winning her first-round match at the Australian Open, which is 26 times more than what Chen received. Moreover, while Chen won the men's singles title, Zheng was eliminated in the second…

In the arena of sports, every move can potentially cause a huge stir. Recently, a major decision by the Sports Administration has sent shockwaves through the calm waters, akin to a giant stone being thrown into a tranquil lake. This time, the Sports Administration has taken decisive action, targeting the fan culture that has become a storm center in table tennis. Table tennis, as our national sport, has always been highly regarded and loved. Liu Guoliang, a figure of great influence in the table tennis world and the driving force behind the commercialization of WTT, harbors a grand dream of promoting table tennis globally. He aspires to leverage the WTT platform to gain more attention and support for table tennis worldwide, much like the WTA tennis events. However, while the ideal is full, the reality is bony. As WTT develops, fan culture has gradually infiltrated and spiraled out of control, far from what Liu Guoliang had anticipated. Among various sports, the chaos of fan culture in table tennis is particularly severe. Several Olympic champions from the national team are the focus of fan attention. They strive on the court to win glory for the country and should receive pure respect and support. However, in reality, their daily lives are greatly affected. No matter where they go, fans chase after them, even during training and rest, they cannot find peace. Those fanatical fans, in order to get close to their idols, engage in many irrational behaviors. At the competition site, some fans make a ruckus, completely disregarding the normal order of…

It is said that "a tiger father does not have a dog daughter," and this saying applies equally to Liu Guoliang and his daughter Liu Yujie. As a former Olympic champion in table tennis and now the head coach of the national team, Liu Guoliang's name is well-known to everyone! Having such a father has made Liu Yujie the focus of attention since she was young. However, she did not follow in her father's footsteps to continue a career related to table tennis but instead chose the sport of golf. Despite her young age, Liu Yujie has shown remarkable abilities. She won a championship at the age of 8, with the goal of participating in the 2028 Olympics and becoming the world's number one. It remains to be seen whether Liu Yujie's current efforts will allow her to achieve this lofty goal... Before introducing her daughter Liu Yujie, it is necessary to talk about her father Liu Guoliang first. Liu Guoliang's professional achievements can be described as "brilliant." He truly opened up history and is a superstar in the table tennis world. Table tennis has always been a highly competitive sport, and when Liu Guoliang joined the national team, he faced the daunting challenge of Kong Linghui. It wasn't until the Atlanta Olympics that Liu Guoliang, who was not favored by everyone, managed to overcome all obstacles. He first teamed up with Kong Linghui to win the men's doubles gold medal, and later defeated his teammate in the singles final, winning two Olympic gold medals on his own! The victory…

In this era of information explosion and diverse public opinion, every hot event can quickly attract the attention of the public. Recently, a live broadcast initiated by well-known sports commentator He Xiaolong on his WeChat public account once again focused the spotlight on the table tennis world on fan culture and potential internal team issues. This is not just a live broadcast about sports, but also a profound reflection on human nature, justice, and fan culture. The live broadcast opened amidst anticipation and curiosity, with He Xiaolong igniting the audience's enthusiasm with his characteristic sharpness and directness. He candidly pointed out: "When we talk about the 'Sha Tou' combination, we must mention the driving force behind it, which may be Coach Liu Guoliang. This legendary figure in the table tennis world, each of his decisions could influence the direction of the entire team." This statement immediately caused a sensation on the internet. Netizens left messages, some expressing support, believing that He Xiaolong dared to speak the truth and exposed secrets unknown to the table tennis world. Others held opposing views, thinking that such remarks were too one-sided and lacked sufficient evidence. However, regardless of the netizens' reactions, He Xiaolong's topic had successfully aroused public interest in the fan culture within the table tennis world. Facing the inquiries and curiosity of netizens, He Xiaolong did not avoid them but delved deeper into the pros and cons of fan culture. He mentioned: "I was reported by some Sha Sha fans for supporting Wang Manyu. This made me deeply feel the power of…