In the first round of the ATP2025 Hong Kong men's singles competition, Chinese young player Shang Juncheng performed outstandingly, defeating Huang Zelin, who was participating with a wild card, with a score of 7-6(3), 6-4, and a big score of 2-0, achieving a good start to the new season and continuing his good form against this opponent. The last time he defeated Huang Zelin was in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. Currently ranked 50th in the world (previously reaching as high as 47th), Shang Juncheng shone on the Grand Slam stage last season, reaching the third round at both the Australian Open and the US Open, stopping at the second round at Wimbledon, and also winning his first tour title at the Chengdu 250 event. Huang Zelin, currently ranked 170th in the world (previously as high as 128th), stopped at the qualifying rounds in all four Grand Slams last season, but also eliminated Wu Yibing, who withdrew due to injury, in the first round of the Hangzhou 250 tournament, advancing to the second round, demonstrating a certain level of competitiveness. At the beginning of the match, both sides held their own service games steadily in the first five sets, with Shang Juncheng slightly ahead at 3-2. In the sixth set, Shang Juncheng once scored three points in a row, but Huang Zelin, relying on his excellent serving performance, managed to hold serve with a total of 5 aces, leveling the score to 3-3. After that, both sides engaged in a fierce battle, with the game becoming deadlocked until…

Japanese coach Kenichi Kamata recently spoke with Japanese media outlet FNN. He has been coaching China's U16 national team, and his performance has been widely recognized by Chinese fans. Now, he has shared his experiences coaching in China, many of which are being discussed publicly in Japan for the first time. He has expressed many expectations and hopes for Chinese football, three of which have left a deep impression on us. Firstly, he said that if given the opportunity to coach the Chinese men's national team in the future, he would spare no effort to help Chinese players reach their full potential. This is very touching and shows that he is not ruling out the possibility of becoming the head coach of the national team in the future. Compared to South Korean coach Hwang Sun-hong, who directly declined an offer from the Chinese team, Kamata is more courageous and willing to help Chinese football. Secondly, as a Japanese person, Kamata acknowledges that coaching a Chinese national team is challenging. However, the Chinese Football Association has given him enough trust, which motivates him to help the U16 team perform at their best to repay that trust. We should commend the Chinese Football Association for not holding back due to his nationality, and Kamata himself is very grateful. We believe he will do everything he can to help this young national team succeed. Thirdly, Kamata specifically praised the strengths of Chinese players in front of Japanese media. He said that Chinese players have better physical qualities than their Japanese counterparts and are…

The 2024 season is drawing to a close, and various selection lists are being released one after another! Recently, the sports department of Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten international athletes in 2024. The highly anticipated Quan Hongchan, Pan Zhanle, and Ma Long were all eliminated without exception, with only Zheng Qinwen making it onto the list. The reason for this is that Zheng Qinwen won the women's singles tennis championship at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Asian player to win an Olympic tennis singles title. She also finished as the runner-up at the Australian Open, setting her personal best record in a Grand Slam event. Additionally, she won the runner-up titles at the Wuhan Tennis Open and the WTA Finals. In the WTA's year-end selection, Zheng Qinwen was awarded the Most Popular Singles Player of the 2024 Season and the Best Moment Award at the 250 tournament. In fact, it is not surprising that Zheng Qinwen made the list of the top ten international athletes, it could even be said to be expected! First of all, there is no doubt about Zheng Qinwen's performance in the 2024 season; she amazed everyone by reaching the final at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year; then, Zheng Qinwen defeated the favorite Swiatek in the semi-finals of the women's singles tennis at the Paris Olympics, winning against her opponent for the first time in her career, and went on to defeat Vekic in the final to claim the championship; secondly, as the sport with the…

In the midst of the opening of the Chinese football transfer market, Shandong Taishan has announced the first significant news of the 2024 winter transfer window: their main central defender, Marcel, who has been with the team for half a year, will leave after his contract expires. This seemingly ordinary transfer news reflects the careful consideration between competitive pursuits and practical considerations within Chinese football clubs. Marcel's connection with Taishan began during the summer transfer window of the 2024 season. At that time, this foreign aid with a mere 50,000-euro valuation joined Taishan, with hardly any fans optimistic about his future. In today's Chinese football environment, such a valuation is not even enough to attract attention in the China League One. However, professional football fields are never short of unexpected surprises, and Marcel is one of the best examples. After representing Taishan, Marcel broke the doubts with his actual performance. He displayed a solid foundation in defense, repeatedly thwarting the opponent's attacks. Moreover, he also contributed impressive goals in attack, showcasing the comprehensive qualities of a modern center-back. Such performances quickly won the recognition of Shandong fans, with many hoping the club would renew his contract. However, professional football is never just about emotional considerations. As the 2024 season draws to a close, Marcel's contract is set to expire on December 31. At this critical moment, he has been waiting for the club's renewal notice, hoping to continue playing for Taishan in the next season's Super League and FA Cup events. However, what awaited him was a disappointing outcome—the club…

Translation of the article content into English: The absence of Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong has drawn widespread attention. As a two-time Olympic singles champion and a Grand Slam winner, their absence undoubtedly had a significant impact on the viewership and influence of the events. In response, WTT officials stated that measures such as fines were implemented to urge top athletes to participate in competitions, ensuring the interests of sponsors and fans. After all, spectators buy tickets to watch world-class matches, not second-tier player confrontations. However, while explaining these measures, WTT officials also revealed a hint of "timidity." They are well aware of the immense influence of Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong, especially Fan Zhendong, whose presence is almost a guarantee of high viewership. Therefore, WTT officials deliberately left an "escape route" in their response, openly stating that they are always welcome for Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong to return to the grand stage of various WTT events. This statement undoubtedly demonstrates WTT's emphasis and anticipation of these two athletes. They know that as long as Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong are willing to come back, they have the ability to quickly regain their form through qualification matches and stand again on the stage of world-class events. Therefore, in their response, WTT officials not only explained the situation but also showed a "softening" attitude, hoping that Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong will return to their stage once more. For Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, this stance from WTT officials is undoubtedly a positive signal. They feel respected and anticipated by…

After finishing the Lao Wa Cup competition and having no further matches, Chen Meng returned home to enjoy her vacation, splitting her time between Qingdao and Beijing. In Qingdao, Chen Meng was seen carrying a Chanel bag and sporting a new hair color. Although her new warm red hair color did not create as much of a sensation on the hot search list as Wang Chuqin's recent attempt with a grayish-white hair color, it must be said that this new hair color complements Chen Meng very well, making her skin appear even more rosy and radiant, and she looks absolutely stunning. After spending some time in Qingdao for her vacation, Chen Meng returned to Beijing, where she was delighted to receive a luxury car. It is widely known that during the Paris Olympics, a certain car brand announced that they would reward each gold medal-winning Olympian with a luxury car. Previously, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu had both received their cars, and now it was Chen Meng's turn. Compared to Sun Yingsha's choice of a white car and Wang Manyu's low-key selection of a gray one, Chen Meng made a bold statement by choosing a rare purple luxury car. The unique color of this car ensures that it will attract immediate attention on the road. After taking possession of the car, Chen Meng wasted no time in showing it off. It is worth noting that due to Chen Meng's mother previously registering Wang Chuqin's English name as a trademark, rumors about the relationship between Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng have…

Zheng Qinwen suffers a significant loss as the Chinese team advances to the United Cup quarter-finals and prepares to face the American team. On December 31st, Beijing time, during the second round of the women's singles group stage at the United Cup, Gao Xinyu defeated Siegemund 2-1, securing a crucial point for the Chinese team. With this victory, the Chinese team has not only secured a spot in the top eight but also achieved their second consecutive year of reaching the quarter-finals. Their upcoming opponents in the quarter-finals will be the American team led by Gauff. This turn of events is particularly impactful for Zheng Qinwen, who withdrew from this year's United Cup, as it may affect her preparations for the upcoming Australian Open. Initially, Zheng Qinwen was slated to be the number one women's singles player for the Chinese team at the United Cup. However, after her withdrawal, the team did not choose the experienced Zhang Shuai to replace her; instead, the opportunity fell to Gao Xinyu. In her first match, Gao Xinyu played through an injury and managed to reverse a 2-1 score against Brazilian player Maya. In the second match against the German team, Gao Xinyu demonstrated increasing prowess, winning the first set with a score of 6-1. In the decisive set, she firmly controlled her service game, ultimately defeating her opponent with scores of 6-3 and a total of 2-1, directly propelling the Chinese team into the top eight. Gao Xinyu's remarkable performance has drawn comparisons from many fans to Wang Xinyu, who previously replaced Zheng…

The "Basketball Girl" Who Lost Her Legs at 4 Is Now 28, Beautiful as a Flower, and Works as a Civil Servant She lost her legs at the age of four due to an accident, and since then, she has relied on an old basketball for mobility - using her hands to walk, the basketball provides cushioning so that her body does not have to directly contact the ground. She is known as the "Basketball Girl." For people with disabilities, disabilities caused by later events are often more painful than congenital disabilities because they have experienced the feeling of once having it and must accept the reality of physical defects. Facing this pain, the "Basketball Girl" did not give up on herself. She still faces life with strength and lives with a positive and optimistic attitude. What kind of life does the now 28-year-old her live? In October 2023, Hangzhou hosted the 4th Asian Para Games. During the preliminary stage of the women's 100m breaststroke SB6 event, a girl without legs arrived at the venue in a wheelchair. Without legs, her 100m breaststroke time was 2 minutes and 01.05 seconds, which was already a good result, but she still failed to advance to the finals and was eliminated in the preliminaries. Although she did not make it to the finals, many spectators at the scene were enthusiastically shouting "Zheng Hongyan," her name, and the audience was supporting her in this way. This swimming athlete with a disability named Zheng Hongyan is the "Basketball Girl" reported by the media back then.…

Scandal Exposed! Olympic Champion Reveals National Meritorious Coach's Domestic Violence, Infidelity, and Forcing Female Athletes to Take Drugs "Coach with a paternal mindset when leading female athletes." Having spent half his life coaching and nurturing five Olympic champions—Li Zhongyun, Yuan Hua, Sun Fuming, Yang Xiuli, and Zhuang Xiaoyan—helping the nation secure its first judo gold medal, Liu Yongfu has earned the title of China's "Judo Patriarch." However, recently, Zhuang Xiaoyan, who won the first judo Olympic gold medal under his tutelage, exposed a shocking revelation that her coach, Liu Yongfu, is actually a "wolf in sheep's clothing!" Such an esteemed coach is now exposed by his own disciple, ending up with a tarnished reputation in his later years. After reading Zhuang Xiaoyan's exposé, it finally becomes clear why there are no successors to the once-honored national team coach! Olympic Champion Taking Down Her Mentor?‌ Before exposing her coach Liu Yongfu's vile actions, Zhuang Xiaoyan's account was filled with travel check-ins. Then, on December 25th, Zhuang Xiaoyan clarified that no books about her had been published with her consent and harshly criticized the ugly faces of certain individuals within the Liaoning sports circle, claiming they only know how to burn their bridges. This outburst made many curious about who Zhuang Xiaoyan was referring to. The next day, she posted again, naming Liu Yongfu as the person in question! This revelation shocked netizens, as the saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a father," and Zhuang Xiaoyan's Olympic gold could not have been achieved without Liu Yongfu's guidance. Is she really taking down…

As the year 2024 comes to an end, Sun Yingsha, an Olympic champion, has had a bountiful year. To commemorate this, the official social media of WTT World Table Tennis released her annual summary for 2024, which includes becoming the first player to surpass 10,000 points in world ranking, maintaining the top spot in women's singles with 9,900 points, winning a total of 14 championships and 4 runner-up titles. She also looks forward to 2025 with firm belief and a desire for victory, aiming to continue moving forward steadily, enjoying every joy and growth that competitions bring! Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance this year is evident to all, attracting more and more attention, thus gaining very high popularity. Recently, a domestic platform held a voting activity for the "Annual Best Female Athlete," where Sun Yingsha's votes increased at a rate of nearly 10 million per day, which is terrifying. Her current tally has exceeded 100 million, leaving other athletes far behind. Among them, Wang Manyu, who ranks second, has only 4.39 million votes, and Quan Hongchan, who ranks third, has only 1.13 million votes, making it impossible for them to catch up with Sun Yingsha. Now, authoritative media "Sports Weekly" officially released the 2024 Sports Role Model Annual Selection List, where Sun Yingsha stood out with her超高 popularity, winning the award for the Most Popular Athlete on Social Media with 3.475 million votes. She accumulated over 12 million votes in the entire public selection, truly becoming a popularity king. Of course, Sun Yingsha also had regrets this year, the biggest being…