In recent years, China's national team has been in the limelight at the Olympics, firmly securing a top-three position on both the medal and gold medal standings. However, the performance of the "big three" sports has been a cause for concern, especially the once-proud Chinese women's volleyball team.
From being eliminated in the group stage at the Tokyo Olympics to stopping at the quarter-finals in Paris, the achievements of the volleyball players have plummeted like a slide. Among these, the name of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport, has been frequently mentioned, becoming a target of public criticism.
Recently, good news arrived: Gou Zhongwen has been officially arrested! This "big shot" who had a profound impact on the Chinese sports world during his tenure has finally faced legal judgment.
His arrest raises the question: does it mean that the Chinese women's volleyball team, and even the entire Chinese sports world, will undergo a thorough cleansing and rebirth?
Speaking of Gou Zhongwen, one cannot help but mention his reforms during his tenure, particularly those concerning the national table tennis team. In 2017, Liu Guoliang was "promoted" from head coach of the national table tennis team to vice-chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, which appeared to be a promotion in title but was actually a stripping of power.
This change directly triggered a strike within the national table tennis team, with many top players expressing their longing for Liu Guoliang and their dissatisfaction with the reforms on social media.
During those difficult times, the national table tennis team faced unprecedented challenges, with more than half of the main players losing to Japanese competitors.
Fortunately, Liu Guoliang stepped up at a critical moment, taking charge of the national table tennis team again and helping the team overcome difficulties. This period has become a well-known story in the Chinese sports world and raised more doubts about Gou Zhongwen's reforms.
Gou Zhongwen's reforms not only affected the national table tennis team but also caused harm to athletes in swimming events. Under his requirements, swimmers had to participate in physical tests, a rule that directly led to capable athletes like Fu Yuanhui being unable to compete, causing people to sigh with regret.
Fu Yuanhui's experience is just a reflection of many swimmers; their efforts and sweat seemed to be worthless in front of Gou Zhongwen's reforms.
However, as the saying goes, "Misfortune may be an actual blessing," Gou Zhongwen's reforms, though controversial, also brought about some positive changes.
For example, professional talents like Yao Ming began to serve as association chairpersons, injecting new vitality and hope into the Chinese sports world. Do these changes herald that the Chinese sports world is undergoing a profound transformation and is about to usher in a brand-new era?
Gou Zhongwen's arrest is undoubtedly a great piece of news for the Chinese sports world. His capture is not only punishment for his personal illegal acts but also a warning and reminder to the entire Chinese sports world.
Under Gou Zhongwen's influence, the Chinese sports world once went through a winding path, but it is believed that under the supervision and constraints of the law, the Chinese sports world will gradually get back on track and welcome a brighter and better future.
For the Chinese women's volleyball team, Gou Zhongwen's arrest may be a new beginning. Without the interference of this "big termite," can the volleyball girls regain confidence and stand atop the world again? Let us wait and see, looking forward to the magnificent return of the Chinese women's volleyball team!