In the glorious history of sports, the Chinese women's volleyball team was once a hero in the hearts of many people. However, in recent years, their glory seems to have been overshadowed by a shadow. From the failure at the Tokyo Olympics to the difficulties faced at the Paris Olympics, the performance of the Chinese women's volleyball team has plummeted like a roller coaster. Behind all this, it turns out to be directly related to the arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport. Now, let us uncover the mysterious veil and find out the truth behind the Chinese women's volleyball team.
I. The Dilemma of the Volleyball Team: Falling from Great Heights
Where is the former champion now?
In recent years, the performance of the Chinese women's volleyball team has declined rapidly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, they only won 2 games and lost 3 in the group stage, failing to enter the top eight, which made many fans extremely sad. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, although they barely made it into the top eight, they lost 2-3 to the Turkish women's volleyball team in an important quarterfinal match, returning from the court disappointed once again. This is not just about losing a game, but also about losing the spirit of the volleyball team.
What is the reason behind this?
The name Gou Zhongwen is now closely associated with the dark period of Chinese sports. During his tenure as director of the General Administration of Sport, the performance of China's three major ball sports generally declined, especially in women's volleyball. His arrest is like a big bomb that exploded the dark curtain of the Chinese sports circle.
II. The Gou Zhongwen Incident: The Mistakes and Punishments in the Sports Circle
Who is the ultimate winner in the struggle for power?
During his term of office, Gou Zhongwen carried out significant reforms in the Chinese sports circle. However, these reforms did not bring about good results; instead, they caused some previously strong projects to fall into trouble. Especially the reform of women's volleyball is considered to be the main cause of the decline in performance. His arrest is seen as an important cleanup of the Chinese sports circle and a belated fairness for those victimized projects.
The chaos in table tennis and the helplessness in swimming
In addition to women's volleyball, Gou Zhongwen's reforms in table tennis and swimming have also sparked great controversy. In June 2017, he reformed table tennis, leading to Liu Guoliang no longer serving as head coach and triggering a strike within the national table tennis team. In swimming, athletes were required to participate in physical fitness tests, directly resulting in outstanding athletes like Fu Yuanhui being unable to compete. These reforms not only disrupted the environment of the projects but also damaged the interests of the athletes.
III. Details Revealed: The Process of Gou Zhongwen's Reform
The true situation behind the reform
The process of Gou Zhongwen's reform was not smooth. His reform methods often lacked scientific basis and foresight, leading to serious problems such as declining project performance and athletes leaving. Especially in the women's volleyball project, his reforms were considered a betrayal of the volleyball spirit. His arrest is not only a punishment for him personally but also a comfort for those victimized projects and athletes.
Data speaks volumes, the truth is clear
By comparing the project performance and athlete status before and after Gou Zhongwen took office, we can clearly see the negative impact of his reforms on the sports circle. These data not only show the failure of the reforms but also allow us to understand more deeply the harm Gou Zhongwen has caused to the Chinese sports circle.
IV. Reflections and Future: The Path of Development for Chinese Sports
Rebuilding confidence and restoring glory
Although Gou Zhongwen's arrest is an important cleanup of the Chinese sports circle, it cannot solve all problems. The recovery of the Chinese women's volleyball team and other projects will still require time and effort. We need to rebuild confidence, restore glory, and let the spirit of the volleyball team shine on the court again.
Deepen reforms and develop scientifically
In the future, the Chinese sports circle needs to further promote reforms, focusing on scientificity and foresight. We need to establish a more complete sports system and mechanism to provide better development platforms and opportunities for athletes. At the same time, we also need to strengthen supervision and punishment to prevent bad elements like Gou Zhongwen from destroying the ecological environment of the Chinese sports circle again.
After reading this article, I feel very sorry for the experiences of the Chinese women's volleyball team and other projects. Although Gou Zhongwen's arrest is a personal punishment for him, it is also a profound reflection on the Chinese sports circle. We need to learn lessons from this incident, strengthen reform and supervision efforts, and make Chinese sports healthier and more vibrant. At the same time, I also hope that the Chinese women's volleyball team and other projects can quickly get out of the trough and restore glory. Let us look forward to a bright future for Chinese sports together!