Recently, the days of Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, have not been easy! There are two things that Liu Guoliang's handling has not been satisfactory. What are these two things?
The first is the fan culture of Chinese table tennis. This situation can be considered very serious! Fan Zhendong was blocked at the elevator entrance by fans when he participated in the first stage of the Ping Super League. Fan Zhendong expressed his dissatisfaction on social media. As a result, he was insulted by some fans. Wang Chuqin went to the hospital for treatment, and the doctor revealed Wang Chuqin's personal information. When talking about the current national table tennis team, many people are sarcastic. However, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang did not introduce relevant policies to combat fan culture.
The second thing is that recently Fan Zhendong and three Olympic champions Chen Meng and Ma Long withdrew from the world rankings. The real reason is clear to everyone. They are dissatisfied with the new rule of WTT that they will be fined if they do not participate in the competition. Liu Guoliang is the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, and also the chairman of WTT, and the first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation. The withdrawal of the three Olympic champions from the world rankings will definitely have a great impact on the Chinese table tennis team. However, on this matter, it seems that Liu Guoliang did not consider much for the athletes of the Chinese table tennis team. Many fans pointed their fingers at Liu Guoliang. Therefore, at the opening ceremony of the Ping Super League recently, many fans shouted for Liu Guoliang to step down.
Of course, calling for Liu Guoliang to step down, fans have their own ideas, which we have no right to interfere. Then let's imagine, if Liu Guoliang steps down, who are the two suitable candidates to take over? Who do you think is the most suitable?
The first is Wang Liqin. Wang Liqin is currently the head of the Shanghai Table Tennis Association and also the vice-chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association. It is reported that Wang Liqin played a significant role in Fan Zhendong winning the men's singles championship at the Paris Olympics. It was reported in the media that Fan Zhendong's sparring partner Zhao Zihao went to the Paris Olympics but could not go to the training hall to help Fan Zhendong. It was Wang Liqin who came forward to coordinate and solve the problem. It can be seen that Wang Liqin still has a set of solutions to problems! As the vice-chairman of the Table Tennis Association, taking over as the chairman of the association is also very appropriate!
The second is Ma Lin, the head coach of the women's table tennis team. Ma Lin won the men's singles championship at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and in recent years, he has also done well in coaching the women's table tennis team. His influence is also very great. Plus long-term contact with athletes, he also has a thorough understanding of the inner thoughts of athletes. The formulation and promotion of policies can be considered more comprehensively. If Liu Guoliang steps down, Ma Lin is also a good candidate.
Of course, this is under the premise that Liu Guoliang steps down, Wang Liqin and Ma Lin have the opportunity! But will Liu Guoliang step down? What do you think?