This matter, it's really a wave that hasn't calmed down before another rises. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings is like throwing a big stone into a calm lake, stirring up waves. The southern media claims that Liu Guoliang was well-intentioned in helping out, but He Xiaolong isn't buying it, and netizens' comments are exploding, overwhelmingly siding with He Xiaolong. Now, everyone wants to know, what's really going on behind this? "Weekend Weekend" published an article trying to clear Liu Guoliang's name, saying that Liu Guoliang was using Fan Zhendong's withdrawal to put pressure on WTT, as if all this was for the good of the athletes. But He Xiaolong wasn't having it, directly countering that such a claim is utter nonsense. He believes that Liu Guoliang doesn't have the final say in WTT, so how could he solve problems through such means? Not to mention, if this were true, why agree to withdraw from the rankings first, and why not allow participation in the Asian Cup? Speaking of this, do you feel a bit confused? These details are indeed perplexing. Some netizens recall the scene from the Li Ning sponsor meeting before the Paris Olympics, where Ma Long stood in the most prominent position and Liu Guoliang sat beside him, as if silently revealing some information. This matter becomes more intriguing the more you think about it. The issue of athletes' own rights has also come to light. Top players have faced fan circle troubles over the years without receiving enough support, which is no small matter. Why…

China Wins Two Titles at WTT Mascot Station, Japan Claims One Beijing, January 19th, 2025 - The 2025 WTT Regular Challenge Mascot Station has come to a successful conclusion. China's second-line team won two championships in the men's and women's singles, while Japan's semi-main force team won one championship. In the men's singles final, Chen Yuanyu defeated Japanese player Tomokazu Harimoto 4-2 to claim the title. The 2025 WTT Star Challenge Doha Station was the first WTT event that the Chinese table tennis team participated in this year, where China won two championships and Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto won the men's singles championship. The 2025 WTT Regular Challenge Mascot Station is another event for the national table tennis team, with Chinese players such as Chen Yuanyu, Xiang Peng, Huang Youzheng, Shi Xunyao, Kuai Man, and Chen Yi participating. After fierce competition, Shi Xunyao and Kuai Man advanced to the women's singles final, with the former winning the championship 4-0 in the final. On the men's singles side, 19-year-old Chinese youngster Chen Yuanyu reached the final, facing Tomokazu Harimoto in the championship match. In this match, the young Chen Yuanyu played very aggressively, leaving Tomokazu Harimoto helpless. Ultimately, he won the championship with a 4-2 victory. Despite missing out on the men's singles championship, Tomokazu Harimoto partnered with Matsuhashi Hikaru to win the men's doubles final 3-0 against Zhang You'an/Hong Jingkai. In this competition, the Chinese women's table tennis team sent three pairs of combinations: Kuai Man/Chen Yi, Tan Yuxuan/Zong Geman, and Shi Xunyao/Wang Xiaotong. In the round of 16, Kuai Man/Chen…

As a seasoned sports commentator, today I want to talk about the recently announced Top 10 Female Athletes in China's Sports World for 2024. This list is always highly anticipated, and this year there are quite a few unexpected changes. Let's take a look together. The biggest surprise is that table tennis queen Sun Yingsha only ranks fourth. You should know that Sun Yingsha is this year's Grand Slam winner, taking the mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics and sweeping the women's singles, team, and mixed doubles titles at the Asian Games. In theory, such achievements should be enough to secure her the top spot. However, the selection criteria in the sports world are always complex, considering not only results but also breakthroughs and influence. So, who is number one this year? The answer is tennis player Zheng Qinwen. Zheng Qinwen's performance this year has indeed been eye-catching. Not only did she reach the final of the Australian Open, creating new heights for Chinese tennis players, but she also bravely won the women's singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, which is the first Olympic singles gold medal in the history of Chinese tennis. Tennis is a major international sport, and achieving a breakthrough in this field undoubtedly has a remarkable impact. Following closely behind is diving prodigy Quan Hongchan. This post-00s youngster once again demonstrated her astonishing skills at the Paris Olympics, successfully defending her women's 10-meter platform title and winning the gold medal in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform with her teammates. Quan Hongchan's performance not…

On January 18th, it now appears that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the United States is the only chance for Sun Yingsha, the world's number one and fan favorite, to win the Olympic singles championship. However, this is also the last chance for Wang Manyu, a formidable player on the national table tennis team! It's a pity that Sun Yingsha didn't seize the opportunity at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Chen Meng took away two women's singles gold medals! The most pitiful is Wang Manyu, who did not have the qualification to participate in the women's singles in two Olympics! Their only opponent is Zhang Benmeihe, the Japanese number one and a 16-year-old genius beauty! When two tigers fight, one must be injured! Fans can only sigh: Both are too tragic! Kuaiman and others only have the opportunity to compete for the women's team gold medal and mixed doubles gold medal qualifications. Wang Hao doesn't have an Olympic gold medal, but isn't he also a gold medal coach? Don't focus so much on Olympic gold medals! Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu both have World Championship women's singles gold medals, but they are not as important as the Olympics. The current sports circle in China only recognizes Olympic singles gold medals! In the 2028 American Olympics, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are unknowns, and in four years, a group of young players will quickly grow up. Nonsense, Chen Meng has already been crowned in Tokyo, and in the 2024 Paris Olympics, she is the one…

Well, the recent announcement of the national table tennis team's Asian Cup lineup has really caused a stir! On January 17th, the list was announced at the last minute, and many big names were missing! Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong, these three Olympic champions, were absent collectively. What's going on? Are they really going to retire? Coach Ma Lin explained Chen Meng's situation, saying that she will not participate in international competitions for the time being, but did not say when she will return. What's in the gourd? Let's talk about these absent "big shots" first. Chen Meng, a world champion with solid strength, her absence has disappointed many fans! You know, she still lacks a World Championship title. If she retires directly, it would be such a pity! However, not participating in international competitions temporarily, what's the difference from retiring directly? Looking at Fan Zhendong and Ma Long, these two are the pillars of the national table tennis team! As soon as the news came out, many people speculated that are they going to retire together? Although Fan Zhendong himself said he hasn't retired, but if he doesn't participate in international competitions all the time, isn't that the same as retiring? This is really confusing! What about the last dance promised at the Paris Olympics? Has it changed? Once this news came out, there were all kinds of speculations flying around online! However, there are also some fresh faces in this list! For example, Chen Yuanyu, Huang Youzheng, Shi Xunyao, Kuai Man and other young players have…

In the 2011 World Table Tennis Championships, after a fierce battle, Zhang Jike narrowly defeated his teammate Wang Hao 4-2 to win the championship. Overwhelmed with joy, he raised his head and let out a long howl, tearing apart the shirt beside him. His wild and unrestrained performance made the fans scream in excitement, and the entire scene was boiling. At the age of 23, Zhang Jike reached the pinnacle of men's table tennis for the first time. His fierce fighting style made Japanese and Korean players tremble, and Japanese entertainment reporters gave him the nickname "Imperial Tyrant Tiger," while Chinese fans affectionately called him "Tibetan Mastiff." As the world's seventh player to win the grand slam in table tennis, Zhang Jike is powerful in the sport. However, due to his outstanding abilities, he is known for being unruly and flamboyant, which also led to his downfall. In 2017, on a variety show, Zhang Jike gently wrote two letters "K" and "T" on the beach, and drew a big heart between them. Fans speculated that this guy must have fallen in love. Soon enough, Zhang Jike and actress Jing Tian announced their relationship, which shocked the entire sports and entertainment industry. Everyone envied and blessed their sweet love story. Unfortunately, this sweet love only lasted for a year before they officially announced their breakup. This was followed by a shocking revelation that Jing Tian was being blackmailed by someone who had her private photos. After Jing Tian reported the incident to the police, the person was caught and revealed that…

Recently, Zhang Jike mentioned in a live stream an unknown but highly skilled table tennis player - Hao Shuai. Hao Shuai was once hailed as one of the "Six Little Dragons" of the national table tennis team alongside Wang Hao and Chen Qi, but ultimately could only serve as a practice partner within the national team, an experience that evokes emotion. On January 18th, Zhang Jike started his live stream, saying: "Originally, when Wang Liqin played as the main force, Hao Shuai served as a practice partner. Later, when we became the main players, Hao Shuai remained a practice partner. Then, when Fan Zhendong became the main player, Hao Shuai also practiced for a period of time. But then, the young players gradually couldn't keep up with him, and Hao Shuai stopped being a practice partner." Zhang Jike's words revealed his deep regret for his old friend Hao Shuai's bumpy journey. Hao Shuai, 41 years old, was once a star player of the national table tennis team, possessing a unique left-handed horizontal grip style. His fierce offensive in the first three shots made it difficult for opponents to cope. Legendary international table tennis player Waldner once gave him high praise. In 2009, Hao Shuai helped China win the World Cup team championship, an achievement that should have earned him a place in the history of the national table tennis team. However, fate seemed to be against him, and despite his outstanding skills, he repeatedly missed the opportunity to become a main player in the World Table Tennis Championships, eventually choosing…

Recently, Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA), announced an important decision, marking a significant change in the coaching staff of the national table tennis team (NTT). This decision not only affects the future direction of NTT but also has a profound impact on the global table tennis landscape. PART01 Li Sun, the current head coach of NTT, is about to end his coaching career. This meritorious coach has made tremendous contributions to China's table tennis. Under Li Sun's leadership, the women's team has maintained an astonishing championship rate of 92.3% over the past eight years. With the increase in age and the rise of new generation players, finding a suitable successor has become urgent. Currently, the top contenders for the replacement are mainly focused on three coaches: Wang Hao, Ma Lin, and Xiao Zhan. All three are excellent coaches cultivated within NTT, each with their own strengths. Wang Hao: As the head coach of the men's team, Wang Hao has achieved remarkable results in nurturing newcomers. Under his guidance, young players like Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin have quickly grown and shown strong potential. Wang Hao's coaching style emphasizes tactical innovation. At the 2022 Houston World Table Tennis Championships, the Chinese men's team defeated the German team with a decisive score of 3:0, fully demonstrating his coaching ability. Ma Lin: During his tenure as the head coach of the women's team, Ma Lin demonstrated outstanding management skills. Under his leadership, new generation female players such as Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha rapidly emerged, achieving generational…

On January 18th, Beijing time, Olympic champion Zhang Jike revealed during a live broadcast that Hao Shuai is considered the strongest sparring partner in the national table tennis team. Zhang Jike, 36 years old this year, is an Olympic champion and Grand Slam winner, and also holds the record for being the fastest player to complete the Grand Slam in history. He has now become a table tennis coach. Hao Shuai, who is already 41 years old, was once known as one of the "Six Little Dragons" of the national table tennis team alongside Wang Hao, Qiu Yike, and Chen Qi. He plays with a left-handed horizontal style, using two-sided anti-rubber loop shots, and is particularly strong in his first three attacks. He was once described by Waldner as "the most talented player among Chinese athletes." He won the 2010 Team World Cup, but has repeatedly missed out on being a main player at the World Table Tennis Championships. He is still playing in Japan. During a live broadcast teaching session, Zhang Jike mentioned Hao Shuai. He said, "When Wang Liqin was the main player, Hao Shuai was the sparring partner. When we were the main players, Hao Shuai was still the sparring partner. When Fan Zhendong became the main player, he also sparred for a period of time, but later he stopped sparring because none of them could win against Hao Shuai." This sounds somewhat heart-wrenching, as Zhang Jike acknowledged Hao Shuai's strength, but he has never been an absolute mainstay of the men's national table tennis team.

Recently, a video of the national table tennis team has caused quite a stir online. In the video, Liu Guoliang, Wang Chuqin, and Sun Yingsha are standing side by side, with Liu Guoliang in the middle, looking somewhat awkward. This scene was immediately ridiculed by netizens as a "love triangle" scenario. As an old fan who has watched table tennis for 25 years, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Where is this love triangle? It's clearly a perfect match within the national table tennis team! Let's start with the background of this video. The national table tennis team recently went to Nanliang, Gansu for red education activities, exchanged skills with local residents at Qingyang Donghu Park, and then donated to Lenin School. Throughout the process, Liu Guoliang, as the head coach, stood in the C position, with Wang Chuqin on his left and Sun Yingsha on his right. What seems like an ordinary position has been imagined by netizens to be full of "drama". However, I can responsibly tell you that this is not a "love triangle" at all, but rather Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha are perfectly cooperating to assist Liu Guoliang! Why do I say this? Let's start from the beginning. Since Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha formed a mixed doubles team, they have shown super strong tacit understanding. At the Paris Olympics, their cooperation reached a level of perfection. From the round of 16 to the quarter-finals, they cooperated seamlessly and easily defeated their opponents. This kind of tacit understanding is not something that can be…