Recently, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir, much like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. Renowned journalists Du Liyan and He Xiaolong are like keen fishermen who have discovered many "big fish" worth investigating beneath these waves. Their series of revelations targeting the national table tennis team (Guoping) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT) have come like a storm.
Now, they have jointly focused their attention on the WTT Taiyuan Star Challenge in 2023. This event was originally intended to enhance Taiyuan's reputation and promote sports among the people. According to the annual report of the Taiyuan Sports Bureau, the funds required to host this competition amounted to a high of 13.09 million yuan, with broadcasting fees at 5.15 million yuan. This is no small expense, akin to a large ship needing to load a significant amount of fuel before setting sail. However, after the event, the revenue from ticket sales was only 4.41 million yuan. This contrast is like a bolt from the blue, indicating that the organizer, Taiyuan, suffered an enormous loss in this match.
However, what is even more concerning is that this meager 4.41 million yuan in ticket revenue has not yet been received. "Time passes day by day, opportunities come moment by moment, but we often overlook them." It's as if holding a check that should be cashed but remains uncashed after a year. This can't help but raise the question: Why has it taken so long for this 4.41 million yuan in ticket money to be delayed? Which link has become blocked? Is it the complexity of financial procedures, or is there something else going on?
Renowned journalist Du Liyan took on the role of "whistleblower" at this moment, directly pointing out the company responsible for hosting the WTT Taiyuan station - KaiCheng Sports. He further pointed out that the actual controller of this company is former sports journalist Liu Jianhong. This revelation was like a bombshell, instantly drawing media attention to Liu Jianhong and his relationship with Liu Guoliang, the head of WTT. People couldn't help but speculate: Is there some kind of transaction behind Liu Jianhong and Liu Guoliang? Although we have no concrete evidence, it's like groping in the dark, unable to find a clear direction. But speculation alone is enough to make this incident mysterious and complex.
Every game held and every aspect of its operation should follow rules and withstand public scrutiny. "Public means selfless, fair means unbiased." If even the financial issues behind the event are shrouded in mystery, where does the trust in this event come from?
For Taiyuan, the self-funded 8 million yuan that went down the drain is already a heavy blow, and now the 4.41 million yuan in ticket revenue that has not arrived is like adding insult to injury. The whole incident is like a thick cloud hanging over Taiyuan and the table tennis events. We hope that relevant departments will take this seriously, just as an explorer needs a torch to navigate through the darkness of the jungle. They should quickly uncover the truth about the missing 4.41 million yuan, give Taiyuan an explanation, and provide a reasonable explanation to the vast number of table tennis enthusiasts and those concerned about this incident.
Whether it is to maintain the dignity of sports events or to protect local interests, this truth should emerge as soon as possible. Let table tennis develop in an environment free of controversy and with integrity, allowing everyone who loves table tennis to enjoy its charm without distraction.
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