As long as there is war, casualties are inevitable, and families are bound to be torn apart. For ordinary people, peace is even more precious. The war between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for years, and the number of casualties on both sides continues to rise. Due to differences in each country's military service system and mobilization situation, there is a significant gap in the number of combatants on both sides. However, it can be confirmed that many active or retired athletes from both sides have participated in the war. In February 2023, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported that six Ukrainian professional athletes were consecutively sacrificed on the battlefield, including football player Oleksandr Sukhenko, orienteering athlete Oleh Rybak, and water polo national team captain Yevhen Obergensky, among others. Since the outbreak of the war, more than 230 athletes and coaches have been sacrificed. On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the UK government information website GOV reported that Ukraine has already lost 487 professional athletes, and this number is still rising! Despite this, Ukraine sent 140 athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics and won 12 medals, including three gold medals. Many athletes participate in competitions while undergoing combat readiness training, and when necessary, they directly join the battle. In September, Nina Pashkevych, a well-known Ukrainian weightlifter, was tragically killed. She was a former member of the Ukrainian national team and is 47 years old this year. After the outbreak of the war, she served as a field medical worker on the front line. As an athlete,…

Recently, there has been a lot of news about the Tai Shan Club, from coaches to players. However, most of the news is about departures, which cannot help but make people worry about whether the club's performance next season will be guaranteed. After all, the overall age of the team is getting older, and more time is needed from the outside world. It can be affirmed that there will always be new arrivals when there are departures, and the club will also have long-term plans, especially in terms of talent introduction, based on the support of the first team. Just as 2025 approaches, informed media sources revealed that Tai Shan has made new moves, and the first new signing for 2025 is about to appear. A familiar veteran will return to the club. It is reported that Su Maozhen, once a powerful striker in the domestic league, will sign with Tai Shan Club. This old minister of Tai Shan has been wandering outside for many years. Now his return also marks the club's attention to the growth of meritorious service. Although it is not yet known what Su Maozhen's specific position will be, he will at least enter the management level and may take on multiple roles, receiving important use. This is also a recognition of Su Maozhen's achievements upon his return. Speaking of Su Maozhen, Tai Shan fans are very familiar with him. As early as 1994, Su Maozhen was the spearhead of Tai Shan's front line and repeatedly captured cities and castles for the club. As time progressed,…

Yuan Weiwei Returns to Shandong! "Brother 14" Takes on the Role of Head Coach! Shandong Media: Who's Stronger in the Clash with Han Peng? On January 2nd, Beijing time, after the recent news about Li Xiaopeng and Su Maozhen, two famous Taishan players, became a focus for Taishan fans, another piece of news related to a Taishan legend emerged today. This news is about Yuan Weiwei, known as "Brother 14," who is rumored to be returning to Shandong to take on the role of head coach. According to Shandong media reports, Yuan Weiwei, who has been engaged in youth training in recent years, has received an invitation from the China League Two team Tai'an Tiankuang. There are intentions to have Yuan Weiwei coach the team. With his A-level football coaching certificate already in hand, it is believed that we will soon have an answer as to whether Yuan Weiwei is willing to become the head coach of Taishan Tiankuang. As the most successful left-sided player for the Taishan team, Yuan Weiwei left a deep impression on Taishan fans during his playing days with the phrase "Yuan Weiwei complains to heaven and earth." He helped the Taishan team achieve the honor of being double champions. After retiring, he continued his career in football like his teammates Su Maozhen, Tang Xiaocheng, and Li Xiaopeng, but he did not choose to become a head coach. Whether in Tianjin or Shenzhen, he chose to work in youth training as a team coach. This invitation to become a head coach is also the first time…

In the Hong Kong ATP250 tournament, Chinese tennis star Shang Juncheng unleashed his full potential, defeating the 7th seeded Martinez 6-3/6-1 in the second round, securing a spot in the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Shang Juncheng is currently ranked 50th in the world, having previously reached as high as 47th. Last season on the Grand Slam stage, he made his mark, reaching the third round at both the Australian Open and the US Open, while stopping at the second round at Wimbledon. He also triumphed in his first tour title at the Chengdu 250 event, continuously demonstrating his limitless potential with his skills. His opponent, Martinez, is no slouch either, currently ranked 43rd in the world and having reached as high as 39th. Martinez has also had commendable performances in Grand Slam events, reaching the third round at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, and stopping at the second round at the 2024 US Open. It's worth noting that in their two previous encounters, both on clay courts, Martinez maintained a perfect record without allowing Shang Juncheng to win a single set. Their most recent match was in Bordeaux in 2024, where Shang Juncheng lost 5-7, 2-6, ending his run in the semifinals. However, in this Hong Kong tournament, Shang Juncheng was clearly well-prepared. In the first set, although he missed two break points in the second game, he did not lose heart. In the seventh game, Shang Juncheng served two aces and managed to hold serve after saving two break points, leading 4-3. In the crucial…

In the second round of the ATP Brisbane 500 men's singles competition that concluded on January 2nd, Beijing time, 37-year-old Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated French veteran Gael Monfils in straight sets with two 6-3 victories, advancing to the quarter-finals and will face American player Reilly Opelka next. Djokovic also inadvertently set an amazing historical record, achieving 20 consecutive victories against Monfils. This breaks the most lopsided historical record in ATP men's singles history. Djokovic is also the first player in the history of men's tennis to achieve 20 consecutive victories against a single opponent. From their first encounter in 2005 to the present, Djokovic has never lost a match against Monfils. Before they turned professional, they faced each other in a junior event in 2002, and Djokovic emerged victorious once again. After losing to Djokovic again, Monfils did not seem too saddened; he even lay on the ground quite enjoyably, giving Djokovic a thumbs up, seemingly convinced and satisfied. Born in 1986, Monfils is by no means an unknown figure in men's tennis. In 2004, Monfils won the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon junior Grand Slam titles, becoming the world No. 1 in juniors and almost completing the annual Grand Slam in the junior category. After entering adult competitions, Monfils has reached as high as world No. 6, reaching the finals of the tour 34 times and winning 12 titles (3 ATP 500 titles, 9 ATP 250 titles). Monfils has beaten Federer four times, Nadal twice, and Murray twice, but Djokovic is the only one he can…

On January 2nd, three tennis tournaments were held simultaneously. In less than an hour, Chinese female tennis players achieved one win and one loss! Post-00s player Wei Sijia won two straight sets at the W125 Canberra station, advancing strongly to the semifinals. Yuan Yue was eliminated in the third round of the WTA500 Brisbane station, losing 0-2 to Ukrainian player Galina. The second round of the ATP250 Hong Kong men's singles is currently underway, with Shang Juncheng leading in the first set. Wei Sijia is 21 years old this year. Last season, she won the runner-up of the ITF women's singles in Shenzhen, China, and achieved her first victories at the China Open and Guangzhou Tennis Open, ushering in new breakthroughs, with her latest world ranking at 134th. At the first station of the new season, Wei Sijia passed two rounds consecutively, defeating Cabrera and No. 8 seed Sa Wangkai. Today, she faced off against qualifier Waltert. In this match, Wei Sijia dominated the entire game, quickly finishing with scores of 6-1 and 6-4, hitting 1 ace and forcing 10 break points, converting 5 of them, winning three consecutive victories and directly advancing to the semifinals. The battle between Yuan Yue and Galina showed a one-sided situation. The Chinese tennis player could not continue to advance in the Brisbane 500 tournament, losing the first set 1-6 and falling behind 2-5 in the second set before winning two consecutive games, but failed to complete the reversal. Galina clinched the second match point, ending the fight with a score of 6-4. The…

Six Players Score 111 Points, Qingdao Team Goes on a Rampage! Liu Weiwei Roars in Celebration, Hopes for Top 8 Increase Significantly Qingdao Team achieved an eighth-place finish in the regular season last year, but this season, despite aiming to improve further, their performance has not been as ideal. Up to now, Qingdao has secured a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, ranking eighth in the league, which is commendable but falls short of the team's objectives. The team's underperformance can be attributed to several factors, including reliance on foreign players. This season, they selected three foreign players, with Weatherspoon and Mickey performing well, while Smith was quite average. Additionally, the domestic players have shown inconsistency, particularly Yang Hanshen, the team's absolute core in the frontcourt. Although he has made progress this season, averaging 16.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game, his performance has been inconsistent, failing to fully anchor the frontcourt, which is one of the reasons for the team's subpar performance. Qingdao needs to continue improving, especially by tapping into their potential to pursue better results. In this match against Sichuan, the team did not want to let go of the victory. Sichuan's performance this season has been average, with only 7 wins and 18 losses, leaving them with a significant gap from the playoffs. The team's foreign players, Samner and Maric, have been plagued by injuries, forcing them to rely solely on Hunter, which has further weakened their strength. Facing Qingdao in this match, they had little hope of winning. Qingdao held…

In the WTT regular challenge match Muscat station 2024 men's singles final, two national table tennis players, Lin Shidong and Wen Ruibo faced off. Lin Shidong demonstrated a crushing victory, winning the men's singles championship with a score of 4-1, including impressive individual set scores of 11-1 and 11-2. In the first set, Lin Shidong had a slight advantage in the first half, with Wen Ruibo keeping up with the score and leveling it at 6-6. After this point, Lin Shidong scored continuously, securing the first set with an 11-6 victory. In the second set, Wen Ruibo led 9-6 at the end of the set. Lin Shidong managed to catch up by two points. Upon returning from a timeout, Wen Ruibo reached match point at 10-8. Lin Shidong recovered one point, but Wen Ruibo ultimately won the second set with an 11-9 score by attacking Lin Shidong's forehand at a wide angle. In the third set, Lin Shidong achieved an 11-1 victory. In the fourth set, he continued his dominance, scoring 11-2 in a single set. In the fifth set, Wen Ruibo took the lead initially, but Lin Shidong scored consecutively to pull ahead 8-4. He eventually secured the championship with an 11-7 victory in the fifth set. National Table Tennis Team Sweeps Five Titles Lin Shidong - Men's Singles Champion. Wen Ruibo - Runner-up. Kuaiman - Women's Singles Champion. Qian Tianyi - Runner-up. Xiang Peng/Yuan Licen - Men's Doubles Champions. Xue Fei/Zhou Qihao - Runners-up. Yang Yiyun/Zhu Sibing - Women's Doubles Champions. South Korean team Yoon Hyo-bin/Kim Woo-jin -…

As we enter 2025, Chinese football has ushered in a new chapter. The national team's matches remain the top priority, with this time not only the national team's top 18 matches drawing attention but also the U series teams' competitions for younger age groups receiving unprecedented attention. The U20 and U17 Asian Cups are about to kick off, with both the national youth and junior teams being pinned with high hopes, as the better the results from the lower age groups starting from U21, the more hopeful it is for Chinese football. Emphasizing youth training is the most significant impression given by Song Kai's current football association. After taking office, Song Kai re-established the guidelines and goals of Chinese football, focusing on improving youth training. This includes perfecting national teams across various age groups and, for the first time, preparing to create national teams for such young age groups as U11, U12, and U13. Additionally, he established a technical-centric football style and system, implementing a strategy of cyclically using coaches for U series teams, and hiring Japanese coaches for the U15 and U16 national junior teams, which is quite rare in the history of Chinese football. Song Kai's actions have also attracted the attention of Japanese media, who conducted an exclusive interview with him. As the highest manager in the Chinese football industry, he showed great humility, discussing the gap between Chinese and Japanese football with a very low profile. He expressed that the gap between Chinese and Japanese football pains him, and the comprehensive use of Japanese coaches in…

On the first day of the new year in 2025, a seemingly ordinary ball caused a ten-minute halt in the Women's Team Final of the Ping Pong Super League. The match between Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University became one of the most talked-about topics in the sports world due to a controversial refereeing decision! During the decisive fifth game with both sides tied at 2-2, the match between Wang Manyu and the 18-year-old rookie Tan Yuexuan took on particular significance. When Wang Manyu was leading 2-1, a seemingly simple return caused a huge stir. This ball, which had a rolling net characteristic, appeared to have bounced twice according to Wang Manyu, while Tan Yuexuan believed she had successfully saved the ball when it only bounced once. The on-site referee initially ruled in favor of Wang Manyu, but this decision immediately sparked strong dissatisfaction from the entire Shenzhen University team. Sun Yingsha led the request to review the video footage, and the Shenzhen University coaching staff also lodged a protest. In slow-motion replays from multiple angles, the ball seemed to have indeed bounced only once before being saved by Tan Yuexuan, forming a stark contrast with the initial ruling. At this point, the atmosphere at the match reached boiling point. The Shandong Luneng side also expressed dissatisfaction with the developing situation, and Wang Manyu repeatedly argued her case with the referee. In such circumstances, the head referee had to intervene to mediate. After nearly ten minutes of intense discussion, a compromise decision was ultimately made: the original ruling was cancelled, and…