In the women's team final of the Busan World Table Tennis Championships, the national table tennis women's team fought hard for five sets and defeated the Japanese team 3-2, successfully winning the championship and achieving a six consecutive championships. This time in the women's team final, the national table tennis team continued with the previous trio of Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, and Wang Yidi, while Wang Manyu remained on the bench, not getting a chance to play in the entire elimination round. Sun Yingsha, who played in the first set against Zhang Benmeihe, showed her strong strength and completely suppressed Zhang Benmeihe, defeating her opponent with a score of 11-5, 11-8, 11-4 in straight sets. In this battle for the championship, Sun Yingsha took the lead for the team, and this victory was as easy as turning over one's palm. In the second set, Olympic champion Chen Meng faced off against Japan's number one player, Zao Tianxina. Before the match, Zao Tianxina made a bold statement, saying, "National table tennis (players) are human, India can beat them 2-3, and the Japanese team has a chance to win." As the ace of the team, she was very confident. After the start of the game, both players did not test each other, and they entered an intense exchange. Chen Meng quickly got into her rhythm and won the first set 11-6. In the second set, Zao Tianxina used her serve and changes to counterattack, leveling the score at 11-8. Afterwards, Chen Meng played quite dull and ended up losing two consecutive sets,…

The 2025 Asian Table Tennis Cup will be held in Shenzhen from February 19 to 23. This year's Asian Cup has significantly increased the number of participants, with 32 slots each for men's and women's singles, divided into 8 groups with 4 players in each group. They will compete in a round-robin format within their groups, with the top 2 from each group advancing to the round of 16. From there, the competition will transition to a knockout stage until the final champion is determined. Currently, both the Asian Cup and the World Cup are increasing the number of participant slots, providing more opportunities for players to participate. Each association can now have up to 4 slots, an increase from the previous limit of 2. Defending champions, Asian Championship winners, and host countries can also secure an additional slot. China's national table tennis team (Guoping) has secured 6 slots in both men's and women's singles. In the women's singles, Sun Yingsha leads the lineup, joined by three other mainstays Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, and Wang Yidi. Two relatively young players, Kuai Man and Shi Xunyao, have also been given the opportunity, coincidentally meeting in the women's singles final at the recently concluded Mascot tournament. In the men's singles, Wang Chuqin leads the charge, with Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Gaoyuan also included. Two young talents, Huang Youzheng and Chen Yuanyu, who also participated in the Mascot tournament, have shown great potential. Chen Yuanyu performed exceptionally well, defeating Tomokazu Harimoto in the final. While this victory does not necessarily make…

Recently, the national table tennis team has been quite lively. Ever since Fan Zhendong caused a stir, Liu Guoliang's image has collapsed in the hearts of netizens, and as a result, people's trust in the national table tennis team is not as strong as it used to be. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal means that he cannot participate in upcoming international events. Since he is still young, asking him to withdraw from the international competition arena at this time is equivalent to ending his career prematurely, which is very unfair for someone who has just won an Olympic championship after all, he has just defended the honor of the Chinese men's table tennis team. Perhaps because the incident became too big, Liu Guoliang had to come forward to explain to the public that based on their achievements and contributions, they can participate in any major event with a wild card. This temporarily calmed the public opinion, but not long after, the World Championships roster in Doha was released, and Fan Zhendong's name was not on it. The promotional poster representing Asian players also featured Wang Chuqin, with no trace of Fan Zhendong. In fact, apart from commercial matches, there is another important event recently, which is the Asian Cup. The Asian Cup will be held in Shenzhen in February. According to the rules of the event, China can send six male and female athletes each to participate in the competition. Today, China finally announced the participants. The men's team consists of Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Chen Yuanyu, and…

Translation of the article content: Recently, the national table tennis team has made significant moves to distance itself from fan culture, with Wang Chuqin taking the lead as an example. His fan club decisively disbanded its fan group, and he himself massively unfollowed on social media platforms. He also openly expressed his hope for everyone to attain the freedom they desire at the Weibo Night event, which sparked heated discussions. Initially, fans assumed that Wang Chuqin wanted to escape the excessive entanglement of the fan circle, as the influence of fan culture on athletes is both beneficial and detrimental. Many hoped he could play in a purer environment. However, as the situation developed, people couldn't help but wonder if there was more to the story? Media personality He Xiaolong's interpretation escalated the entire incident to new heights. Let's first examine Wang Chuqin's series of actions. The disbandment of the fan group by his fan club is undoubtedly a heavy blow in today's climate where fan power is substantial. It clearly indicates that he no longer wants to be closely monitored by fans and yearns for personal space. The mass unfollowing on social media might be an attempt to clean up his social environment and shed unnecessary social burdens. The phrase "I hope everyone can attain the freedom they desire" at Weibo Night is perplexing and led to various speculations at the time. Some believe he was venting his dissatisfaction with the fan circle, while others speculate he was hinting at his helplessness in certain situations. However, He Xiaolong's interpretation offers…

The list of participants for the Asian Cup has been announced, with the event scheduled to take place in Shenzhen from February 19 to 23. Both the men's team head coach Wang Hao and the women's team head coach Ma Lin have also made statements regarding the selection mechanism for the competition. Ma Lin's remarks were quite appropriate. He first mentioned Chen Meng, who withdrew from the competition, and communicated with her personally. The decision for her not to participate in international competitions recently is a sign of respect for the national table tennis honor champion and reflects his concern for his apprentice. On the other hand, Wang Hao's statement seemed to overlook personal relationships, as he did not mention Fan Zhendong at all, who is not only his junior but also his disciple. When Fan Zhendong won the Paris Men's Singles Olympic singles championship, Wang Hao played the emotional card. However, after Fan Zhendong withdrew from the competition, Wang Hao remained silent, which led to criticism from netizens. Famous journalist He Xiaolong said in a live broadcast that Wang Hao had no right to speak. Only Liu Guoliang has the authority to speak for the national table tennis team, or someone authorized by Liu Guoliang. Wang Hao has no qualifications, and if he speaks out of turn, it would be detrimental to his career in the circle. He Xiaolong's point is quite reasonable, and Wang Hao did nothing wrong. After all, he needs to make a living and cannot openly oppose his superiors; he still needs to protect his…

Recently, a statement about why Wang Chuqin firmly opposed Sun Yingsha's use of closed needles in the competition has gone viral on the Internet. Speaking of closed needles, for athletes, it is undoubtedly a double-edged sword. It can give athletes temporary strength at critical moments, but it may also leave indelible pain. Wang Chuqin has a deep understanding of this. As early as when he was 17 years old, in order to persist in the game, he resolutely chose to take closed needles, but as a result, he paid the price of permanent damage to his knees. For this reason, when Sun Yingsha faced the choice of whether to use closed needles in the game, Wang Chuqin's attitude was extremely firm - opposition. This opposition is not groundless, but stems from his inner care and concern. He knows that the short-term victory brought by closed needles often comes at the cost of the long-term health of athletes. He does not want to see Sun Yingsha follow in his footsteps, nor does he want her to ruin her promising future because of a momentary impulse. Wang Chuqin's concern is delicate and profound. Especially Sun Yingsha, she is even more precious in his heart. He doesn't want to see her take risks for victory on the court, nor does he want to see her struggle in pain. Therefore, whenever someone suggests that Sun Yingsha take closed needles, he will stand up to oppose without hesitation. On the field of the Asian Championship, when coach Ma Lin proposed that Sun Yingsha take closed…

Recently, in the live broadcast room of famous journalist He Xiaolong, He Xiaolong claimed that Liu Guoliang's destruction of the table tennis ecosystem is much more severe than Li Tie's impact on the football circle. He Xiaolong said: The football circle has always had poor results and an unfavorable internal environment. There are many cases of gambling and match-fixing. Such incidents were already common before Li Tie, not to say that Li Tie ruined it. Li Tie was just a typical example of corruption caught. Li Tie became too arrogant after taking charge of the national team, with a very bad nature. However, his control over the football circle was far less effective; he could only control the national team and Wuhan club, with other clubs not listening to him at all. But the table tennis circle is different. Before Liu and even during his early tenure as head coach, the overall environment was quite good, arguably the best in the sports world. Even if there were negative news, they were individual cases, such as the "letting-ball" controversy, which was initially done to improve results. Incidents like Kong Linghui and Zhang Jike's gambling scandals were limited to individuals, and the table tennis circle as a whole was still good. However, since Liu took charge of the Table Tennis Association and held three positions simultaneously, everything changed. Domestic events and clubs of all sizes are under his control, including matters in the international table tennis arena where he also has significant influence. This has led to a monopoly, destroying the entire…

It seems that no matter how much the team promotes him or how high his exposure is, Wang Chuqin's popularity among the public has never quite reached the level of Fan Zhendong. This is undoubtedly a very frustrating situation for star-making teams or small groups. However, strangely enough, Wang Chuqin himself appears to thoroughly enjoy the feeling of being pursued by others, and naturally, he has come to see himself as the top male table tennis player. This was evident when, after being forced to disband his fan group, Beijing Youth Daily Sports couldn't wait to praise him, saying: "Just now, Wang Chuqin's fan club disbanded their fan group. Focusing on training seriously is the key, after all, you, Wang Chuqin, still have to carry the flag for the men's singles at the Los Angeles Olympics!" Carry the flag? I dare ask everyone present, when did you first hear the name Wang Chuqin? He emerged like a sudden prodigy, at least on par with Zhang Jike. So ever since we heard his name, there has been competition between him and Fan Zhendong, just like Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui back in the day, and he has even left Fan Zhendong far behind. But strangely enough, this character who was packaged as a genius in short videos directly fell at the 32nd place barrier, creating a humiliating defeat for the national table tennis team. More importantly, in subsequent competitions, he first lost to Linde, who was almost paralyzed, then to 14-year-old Faraji and 18-year-old Wu Chungheng. Yet despite this, the coaching…

The landscape of China's national table tennis men's singles is quietly changing, with the emergence of the "three giants of the post-05 generation," which is increasing the competitive pressure on Wang Chuqin. The 2025 season has already seen two international competitions: the WTT Doha Star Challenge and the WTT Oman Regular Challenge. For me, these matches are somewhat uninteresting as they are low-level events with many unfamiliar faces, making it hard to get excited. However, after forcing myself to watch a few games, I discovered that there are surprises for the Chinese team in both the men's and women's divisions. The concerns about the梯队 construction might have been overthought, as the coaching staff has already considered these issues. Professionals see further and more deeply than ordinary people. For me, the impressive players from these two stations include Kuai Man breaking through herself, Shi Xunyao catching up later, Huang Youzheng + Chen Yuanyu, post-05 players entering the international arena... Focusing on the men's singles, I feel that Wang Chuqin's potential internal competitive pressure is quietly rising again. Firstly, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Gaoyuan are gradually becoming "a thing of the past." Ma Long, who has already stated that he will not participate in international competitions due to his age reaching the veteran category. Fan Zhendong, after withdrawing from the world rankings, it is unknown whether he will compete internationally in the future. Perhaps only when registering for the Doha World Table Tennis Championships can we see some direction. Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan, considered slightly lower-tier world…

Recently, a storm regarding the fan culture in the sports circle has been sweeping across, with its extensive scope and great intensity of rectification, causing shock throughout the entire sports world. The fan culture originally led by the national table tennis team has now become the focus of the General Administration of Sport's crackdown. From the open call of the People's Daily to the rapid response of the national table tennis team, this series of actions were completed within a short span of one day, demonstrating the firm determination and efficient execution of the General Administration of Sport in rectifying the fan culture. The core of the General Administration of Sport's rectification action lies in severely cracking down on the distorted fan culture to ensure the healthy development of the sports industry. According to well-known sports media personality Fu Zhenghao, the General Administration of Sport will issue a document titled "Several Opinions on Firmly Resisting Distorted 'Fan Culture' to Ensure the Healthy Development of the Sports Industry." This document will require the entire national sports system to participate in the rectification action, starting with the dissolution of fan groups and gradually advancing various specific measures. This move reflects the General Administration of Sport's attention to the fan culture issue and highlights its determination to rectify the healthy development of the sports industry. As an authoritative media outlet, the People's Daily also played an important role in this rectification action. It used the example of several national badminton athletes dissolving their fan groups to call for more sports projects to learn…