On December 27, 2024, Beijing time, the King's Cup International Badminton Open officially kicked off in Shenzhen! This event is initiated by badminton king Lin Dan, with a total prize money of 2.4 million yuan, including a championship prize of 1.1 million yuan, runner-up prize of 500,000 yuan, third place prize of 300,000 yuan, and top 8 prize of 100,000 yuan! A total of 8 players participated in this event, namely: Antonsen, Kunlavut, Luo Jianyou, Lakshya, Ng Ka Long, Raneer, Hu Zhe'an, and Wang Zijun! In the just concluded first quarterfinal match, Indian star Lakshya faced Hong Kong veteran Ng Ka Long! In the end, Lakshya lost the first set 10-21, but then won two consecutive sets 21-13, 21-13 to reverse Ng Ka Long and advance to the semifinals first! Lakshya is ranked 12th in the world and won a super 300 event championship this season, also reaching the semifinals in super 1000 and super 750 events, and advanced to the top 4 in the Paris Olympics! Veteran Ng Ka Long is ranked 17th in the world and also won a super 300 event championship this season, but his overall performance is slightly inferior to Lakshya! The two sides have met three times before, with Ng Ka Long maintaining a perfect record, but there was no record of their encounters this season! In the first set of this game, Ng Ka Long took the lead with a 5-2 lead, while Lakshya made more mistakes, and Ng Ka Long controlled the rhythm of the game to enter the break with an…

It is well-known that since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea, the Chinese national football team has not been able to qualify for this stage again. The main reason for this result is the lack of reserve talents, which means that the youth training in the past 20 years has not been good enough to cultivate batches of talents to serve the national team. Since 2002, the Chinese national team has not qualified for the World Cup, and our national youth team has not made it to the World Youth Championship since 2005. It is even harder for the youth teams to compete when they cannot defeat opponents at the youth level, let alone at the senior level. Therefore, only when our national youth and junior teams become stronger will the national team have a more promising future. In February of next year, a new edition of the U20 Asian Cup (Asian Youth Championship) will take place, with the U20 national team (national youth team) playing at home. For this edition of the Asian Youth Championship, the national youth team has set a clear goal: to strive to return to the World Youth Championship stage after 20 years. In addition to the home advantage in next year's competition, the group draw for the national youth team is also relatively favorable. In Group A, the other three teams are Australia, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar. According to the rule that the top two teams from each group advance, as long as the national youth team performs normally, there should…

On December 27th, Beijing time, the 2025 United Cup Tennis Mixed Team Tournament kicked off, with the Chinese team, composed of Zhang Zhizhen, Zhang Shuai, Sun Fajing, Gao Xinyu, and Bai Yan, facing their first match against Brazil. Last year, Zheng Qinwen partnered with Zhang Zhizhen to help the Chinese team reach the quarterfinals. This year, the Chinese team was ranked as the 5th seed in the event, grouped with Germany and Brazil. Due to Zheng Qinwen's temporary withdrawal, Gao Xinyu, ranked 175th in the world, stepped in to compete as China's top female singles player. According to the order of play, the women's singles started first, with Gao Xinyu facing off against Maya, who is ranked 17th in the world, showing a clear gap in strength between the two. In the first set, Gao Xinyu was broken by Maya right from the start, but managed to break back in the tenth game to level at 5-5. However, she was broken again in the eleventh game and lost the set 5-7, putting her in a desperate situation. In the second set, Gao Xinyu adjusted her game state, engaging in a competitive exchange with Maya and successfully breaking in the crucial tenth game to win 6-4, dragging the match into a decisive third set. In the final set, Gao Xinyu was broken by Maya in the seventh game, but immediately broke back in the eighth game to level at 5-5 again. At this point, Gao Xinyu's physical energy was greatly depleted, and her movement began to lag behind Maya's, yet she…

Recently, a major news has emerged in the Chinese table tennis world as double Olympic champion Chen Meng officially announced her withdrawal from the 2024 season of the Table Tennis Super League. This decision has not only attracted widespread attention within the sports community but also surprised many fans. As one of the most representative athletes in the history of Chinese table tennis development, Chen Meng's competitive career has always been highly regarded. With her outstanding technical skills and stable psychological qualities, she has won numerous honors for the national team on the international stage. However, since winning the gold medal at the previous Olympics, Chen Meng's participation frequency has significantly decreased, a trend that has become more pronounced recently. Looking at the participation of other main players within the national table tennis team, although there are cases of withdrawal, most maintain a certain rhythm of competition. For example, male team leader Ma Long recently finished second in the Beijing leg of the World Table Tennis Grand Slam event, demonstrating his still-strong competitive form. "Grand Slam" winner Fan Zhendong led the Shanghai team to successfully defend their title at the National Championships, maintaining his competitive state. In contrast, Chen Meng's appearances on the court have indeed been relatively fewer. Further investigation reveals that the primary reason for Chen Meng's withdrawal from the Table Tennis Super League is a conflict in the schedule. She needs to focus on preparing for the upcoming Lao Wa Cup, a competition that has significant implications for the world ranking points of athletes. Moreover, after the…

On December 27th, Beijing time, before the final battle of the Ping Pong Super League, Sun Yingsha made an extremely brilliant decision, which can be said to be a three-fold win, giving her more confidence in defeating Wang Manyu and Luneng to win the championship. The finals of the Ping Pong Super League are about to officially arrive. Unexpectedly, after the semi-finals, Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng should be able to meet at the top in the finals. However, in terms of hard strength, Shandong Luneng is indeed much stronger than Shenzhen University, which can be seen from the year-end world ranking of the national table tennis team. In this year's 2024 annual year-end world ranking, except for Chen Meng who did not participate in the Ping Pong Super League, a total of 5 people from the Chinese national table tennis team entered the top 12. Wang Yidi has been eliminated, Sun Yingsha belongs to Shenzhen University, and the remaining three people are all huddled together in Shandong Luneng, which has already shown a clear gap in strength. Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi are the ace women's doubles combination of the national team, plus Wang Manyu playing singles, which is definitely much stronger than Shenzhen University with Sun Yingsha in charge. Shenzhen University is almost all young people, so it is called the Shenzhen University kindergarten. In this case, Sun Yingsha made a major decision that could increase the chances of winning the championship, which can be said to be a three-fold win. She brought two younger teammates and little…

As the NBA 2024-2025 season reaches its halfway point, a heated discussion about the best starting lineup of the season is unfolding among basketball fans. The progress of the season not only witnesses the growth and transformation of the players but also allows us to clearly see the superstars shining at the top of the league. They write the basketball legends of this era with their sweat and efforts, and perhaps the best starting lineup of this season is already emerging. First, let's focus on the two outstanding guards - Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Dončić, the star player of the Mavericks, once struggled at the beginning of the season, but with his indomitable spirit and infinite love for basketball, he quickly adjusted his state and found himself again. His comprehensive statistics of an average of 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists not only demonstrate his strength as a top ball-dominant guard but also lead the Mavericks out of the trough with an 18-10 record, firmly ranking fourth in the West. However, Dončić's journey is not smooth sailing, and the challenge of attendance rate is like a huge stone blocking his path to the best starting lineup. Every absence tests his will and determination, but it is these challenges that make Dončić's story more touching and fill the fans with expectations for him. On the other hand, Alexander of the Thunder is making an unstoppable push for a spot in the best starting lineup. He not only shows a dominant performance on both offense and defense but also leads…

The 2025 WTA season has started with a bang! In the first round of the Brisbane qualifying tournament, Chinese player Guo Hanyu made a substitute appearance and demonstrated her tenacity, achieving a remarkable comeback victory over world number 131, Lies, with scores of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. This win allowed her to advance to the decisive round and set off the new year's first victory for Chinese tennis. This competition opportunity was hard-won; due to the withdrawal of Hercog, Guo Hanyu was able to step onto the Brisbane court as a substitute. Currently ranked 540 in singles, Guo Hanyu focused on doubles during the 2024 season in an all-out effort to qualify for the Paris Olympics. After the Olympics, this dream-chasing girl returned to the singles arena, winning the runner-up title at the Fuzhou W50 event and successfully claiming the championship at the Qiandao Lake W35 event, showcasing her remarkable strength and potential. As for Lies, she also has her own experiences in the tennis world, with her best performance in the four Grand Slams being the second round of last year's US Open. In the 2024 season, she was eliminated in the first round of the main draw at the French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon. The match was full of ups and downs. In the first set, Guo Hanyu missed three break points and was broken once by her opponent, ultimately losing 3-6. However, she quickly adjusted her state, firing three aces in the second set and successfully converting three out of four break points, strongly returning with a…

In the blink of an eye, the CBA regular season has already gone through 22 rounds, and currently, the top four and top eight teams have entered a mixed battle stage, with rankings changing almost every day. Liaoning and Guangdong, affected by foreign players, feel like they are in the same boat, with Liaoning falling out of the top four after consecutive losses in the second stage, while Guangdong has even fallen out of the top eight. It is still unknown when they will get back on track. On December 30th, Beijing time, Guangdong and Liaoning will face off in a peak battle, which is also the first encounter between the two teams this season. The Beijing-Guangdong match has always been full of highlights, but now it is not what it used to be. Both teams have players missing due to injuries, and the battle between the inside and outside lines is about to break out. Who will come out on top? Four foreign players against three, what sparks will Morand and Daheng create? In this game, Guangdong's four foreign players, Jilunwater, Bazley, Morand, and Les, will work together to counter Liaoning's Ferg and Wells. The performance of the foreign players will determine the direction of the game. Among them, Morand's performance against his former team is worth looking forward to. This time, Morand will compete with Daheng, who were once close as brothers on the court, but now they play for different teams. Whether Morand can overpower Daheng or if Daheng can show his veteran strength and take the…

In the 2025 United Cup, Group E in Perth, the first women's singles match between China and Brazil is underway. Chinese player Gao Xinyu faces off against Maya at the Royal Automobile Club. After a grueling battle of over 3 hours and 20 minutes, Gao Xinyu emerges victorious with a 2-1 comeback win over Maya. Gao Xinyu, a Chinese female tennis player, is currently ranked 175th in the world. Maya, on the other hand, holds the 17th rank globally. This is their first encounter, making it an unexpected matchup. In the first set, Maya takes the lead by breaking and holding serve in the first two games, going up 2-0. The players then hold serve until the ninth game, with Gao trailing 4-5. In the tenth game, Gao breaks Maya's serve to level the score at 5-5. However, Maya breaks back and holds serve to take the first set 7-5. In the second set, both players hold serve until the eighth game, maintaining a 4-4 tie. Gao then holds serve and breaks Maya to win the set 6-4, leveling the overall score at 1-1. The decisive third set sees both players holding serve until the sixth game, tied at 3-3. Maya breaks Gao's serve in the seventh game to go ahead 4-3. Gao responds by breaking Maya's serve and holding her own to lead 5-4. In the tenth game, Maya holds serve with four consecutive points to even the score at 5-5. Gao then holds serve and breaks Maya's serve again to win the deciding set 7-5, securing a 2-1…

Friday's Match Preview: Portuguese League Arouca vs. Gil Vicente (with 4 predictions inside) Arouca's recent situation: Arouca has experienced a cliff-like decline in overall strength this season, currently ranking at the bottom of the Portuguese League table with only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, falling into the relegation zone; however, fortunately, they are only 2 points behind the relegation zone, so there is still a chance to complete the relegation task this season, therefore the team is not lacking in motivation when playing at home in this battle. In terms of recent form, they lost 1-3 away to Casa Pia in the last league match, and in the past 10 matches in various events, they have only achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. However, it should be noted that Arouca has won 7 times and drawn 3 times in the last 10 matches against Gil Vicente, giving them an absolute advantage in terms of psychological advantage in the matchup. Gil Vicente's recent situation: After 15 rounds of the league, Gil Vicente has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, ranking 10th in the Portuguese League table, with a relatively average overall performance and a strength positioning in the mid-to-lower reaches of the league. Looking at the recent form, they drew 0-0 at home against strong opponents Sporting Lisbon in the last league match, and in the last 3 league matches, they have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw without defeat. However, from the perspective of away games, their away performance this season has been poor,…