In 2024, for Sun Yingsha, it was like a rollercoaster movie filled with laughter, tears, climaxes, and troughs. Let's delve into the story of this 24-year-old girl and see how she writes her own legend in the world of table tennis. In the first half of the year, Sun Yingsha was like a game character on a winning streak. She was invincible on the court, to the point where even Japanese ace Hina Hayata had to admit, "This girl is the number one in the table tennis world right now." Who would have thought that such a promising "Great Demon" would experience such ups and downs in the following competitions? At the Paris Olympics, Sun Yingsha delivered an impressive performance: she won the first-ever mixed doubles gold medal with her partner and helped Team China secure the women's team gold. However, in the women's singles final, she narrowly lost to Chen Meng. This scene echoed the World Championships months earlier, but this time the roles were reversed—Sun Yingsha had previously shattered Chen Meng's Grand Slam dream, and this time, Chen Meng temporarily put Sun Yingsha's Olympic gold medal dream on hold. After the Olympics, Sun Yingsha continued to compete vigorously in the Macau Championship and the Chinese Grand Slam. However, no one is made of iron, and continuous high-intensity matches eventually led to injury concerns. When news of her injury surfaced during the Asian Championship women's team event, fans' hearts sank. Subsequently, we did not see her at the German Championship or the French Championship. Although she returned at the…

At 11:11 am Beijing time on December 27th, Olympic table tennis champion Fan Zhendong announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings via Weibo, stating that he will not retire. In the latest issue of the world rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation this week, Fan Zhendong ranked sixth, with five out of eight valid points assigned as zero. Choosing to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings at 11:11 am, Fan Zhendong's deep affection for table tennis is evident in his post. Table tennis is a sport with an 11-point system, reflecting Fan Zhendong's love for the sport. We look forward to seeing Fan Zhendong at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area National Games and on various other competitive stages. Fan Zhendong mentioned in his post that due to the significant psychological toll from the Paris cycle, aside from confirming participation in the next National Games, there are no specific plans for other competitions. Recently, the WTT introduced a new rule imposing fines for non-participation, which he finds unbearable but still respects the international organization, hence choosing to withdraw from the world rankings. As early as May, Fan Zhendong suggested it might be his last Olympics. Although he stated he would not retire, he has not competed internationally, leaving many fans feeling regretful. At only 27 years old and in peak condition, he could have continued playing for several more years. During the Paris cycle, Fan Zhendong faced considerable pressure, particularly in the Houston World Championships and the Paris Olympics, where he wanted to face opponents…

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…

Everyone knows that this season, the Golden State Warriors, aside from Curry, don't really have anyone particularly reliable to serve as a second scoring option. Moreover, after Melton's injury, there was no one on the guard line who could help Curry share the burden of organizing and scoring. Sister Bo's performance wasn't great, and while Little Payton's defense is decent, his offense falls short; many times, opponents would simply leave him open. To resolve these issues, the Warriors' management has been looking for solutions. Finally, their efforts paid off, and they recently made a pretty good trade. According to NBA insider Shams, league sources say the Heat are open to trading Butler. Butler wants to go to teams like the Warriors, Rockets, and Mavericks. I originally thought Butler might go to the Warriors, why? Because the Warriors urgently need a stable second scoring point, and Butler averages 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals this season with a shooting percentage of 55%! He led the Heat to the finals twice, a real star in the league. Well, although the Warriors are eager to find a stable second scoring point, Butler's salary is too high, and he's not young anymore; it might only be for one year. So, according to insider Spears, instead of chasing stars, the Warriors prefer to find someone to replace Melton in the free market or through trades. After Melton's season-ending injury, the Warriors suffered greatly. If they were to chase stars, the cost would be too high. Therefore, the possibility of the Warriors pursuing…

On December 27th, Beijing time, how regrettable is it that Fan Zhendong has withdrawn from the world rankings? Looking at the statements made by Tomokazu Harimoto and Timo Boll, you can understand the extent of the loss suffered by the Chinese national table tennis team. Fan Zhendong's sudden announcement that he will withdraw from the world rankings will be a huge loss and blow to the Chinese table tennis team, as there is currently no other player within the national team who possesses the same level of terrifying deterrence against foreign associations as Fan Zhendong does. His withdrawal from the world rankings means that he will not be able to participate in almost all international competitions going forward, as he has never played in qualifying rounds throughout his career. This leaves him with only domestic competitions such as the National Championships and National Games to compete in, where we may only see Fan Zhendong engage in internal battles. It might become increasingly difficult to witness him wearing the red of China and triumphing over foreign opponents. In reality, foreigners are extremely afraid of Fan Zhendong, which is evident from the statements made by Tomokazu Harimoto. After achieving success at the Paris Olympics, Harimoto returned home and immediately gave an interview. During this interview, he spoke candidly to Japanese media, saying, "To be honest, I don't think my abilities allow me to compete with Fan Zhendong to a scoreline of 3:4." The implication of Harimoto's words is clear; he sees no need to speak modestly or politely when addressing Japanese media.…

Translation of the article content into English: On December 27th, Beijing time, there were news related to Zhao Jiwei, Yang Ming talking about Wells, and Ferg's physical discomfort. Zhao Jiwei cheers for the whole team In a CBA regular season game that ended on the evening of December 26th, Liaoning Men's Basketball faced Guangzhou Team for the third time this season. Liaoning Team was short of personnel, and the game was extremely difficult. Liaoning led in the first quarter, was counterattacked by the opponent in the second quarter, and both sides fought until the last moment. Liaoning won 98:97 with Han Dejun's stable free throws. After the game, Zhao Jiwei congratulated the team on this hard-won victory. Liaoning Team has encountered many difficulties this season, including foreign aid issues, aging personnel, young players not being able to step up, and weak bench lineup strength. However, these problems may be resolved one by one with the arrival of Zhao Jiwei. Therefore, it can be said that although Liaoning Team's problems are serious, the severity and impact will not be as severe as everyone thinks. The key is when Zhao Jiwei will return. Zhao Jiwei's injury is both troublesome and simple. His throat injury will not affect his playing level after returning, but the current situation often recurs, and it is impossible to give a clear answer as to when he can return to the court. However, although Zhao Jiwei cannot quickly return to the court at present, his heart is still with everyone, and it is hoped that he can return…

The Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111, with Jalen Green exploding for a super performance. He shot 12 of 21 from the field, including 6 of 11 from three-point range, scoring 30 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus of +30. Over the past 11 games, Jalen Green's state has indeed been improving. His awakening game was against Philadelphia where he scored 41 points. After entering December, the Rockets faced several strong teams, and Green's performance was inconsistent, playing well in some games and poorly in others. Against the Kings, Green scored 28 points, but in two games against the Warriors, he only managed 14 and 12 points, followed by two games against the Thunder where he scored 9 and 12 points. However, surprisingly, against the Clippers, Jalen Green efficiently scored 31 points and 4 rebounds, followed by two games against the Pelicans where he scored 34 and 30 points. Over the past 11 games, Jalen Green averaged 22 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals, with a shooting percentage of 47.2%, a three-point percentage of 36%, and a true shooting percentage of an impressive 60.2%, with a cumulative plus-minus of +36. This means that when Jalen Green averages 22 points per game, the Rockets can improve their win rate even if his shooting percentage is not as high as 47%, but rather around 45% and 36%. The Rockets' defensive efficiency and average points allowed are among the top three in the league this year, but their offense is only average. This…

According to data from Transfermarkt, Bayern Munich has experienced a significant turning point, relinquishing the top spot in the Bundesliga standings for the first time since 2010. They currently trail Bayer Leverkusen by an astonishing 10 points. In the 2024 Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen has taken the lead with 80 points. This team won the title undefeated last season and has continued its strong performance this season, securing 4 points in two direct encounters with Bayern. Such outstanding performances have made them the undisputed dark horse of the Bundesliga. Following Bayer Leverkusen is Stuttgart in third place. However, Borussia Dortmund has faced difficulties. This team, which has consistently ranked in the top three of the Bundesliga over the past nine years, now only has 61 points and ranks fourth. This season, Dortmund's state has been poor, accumulating only 25 points, a far cry from their peak performance in the past. The rise of Bayer Leverkusen has broken Bayern's long-standing dominance in the Bundesliga, making the competition even more intense. Can Bayer Leverkusen maintain their advantage and keep the top spot until the end of the season? Will Bayern Munich be able to regroup and reduce the gap with Bayer Leverkusen? Can Borussia Dortmund regain their form and return to the championship race? The future schedule of the Bundesliga is full of suspense, and the performance of each team has undoubtedly become the focus of fans.

Goodbye, Real Madrid! "Old Florentino" decides to sell a 100 million Euro star! Aerial Dominant Center-back may join in the winter window Real Madrid's season has been full of ups and downs, one moment it looks like they're about to take off, the next it feels like they're about to crash. The defensive line is particularly worrying, with injuries piling up like a heavy frost, causing great concern. The defensive line is riddled with injuries, teetering on the brink Real Madrid's defense is truly a headache now. Militao and Carvajal, two mainstays, are out for the season, which is a huge blow. Mendy is also injured, making it feel like it's raining misfortunes when the house is already leaking. There weren't enough defenders to begin with, and now they're really stretched thin. Ancelotti must be pulling his hair out, having to rely on midfielders like Camavinga and Tchouameni to fill in at the back. This just won't do; these young players haven't even fully established themselves in midfield, and now they're being thrown into the deep end at defense. It's like throwing ducks into the water; if they get injured again, it would be a double loss. Bacca can still step in at right-back, but he's not a specialist, so it always feels a bit awkward. The defense is like paper-thin, making it worrisome to watch. There are still many matches in the second half of the season, and if they face strong opponents again, will this defense hold up? It's enough to make you fear the worst. If more…

In the Chinese national table tennis team, someone has finally taken the initiative to stand up against unfairness! This time, Fan Zhendong expressed his dissatisfaction with the new WTT regulations on the surface, but in reality, he is challenging Liu Guoliang! Unable to bear the new rule of being fined for not participating, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings without retiring! What does Fan Zhendong's statement mean? It means that domestic competitions should still be played, but international competitions will not be played. Why does Fan Zhendong want to withdraw from the international rankings? WTT is a game of capital, purely using the health of athletes to make money. The schedule is too dense, and there are penalties for not participating. This phenomenon is very unfair to athletes! Why has WTT become a game of capital? Because WTT Chairman Liu Guoliang chose to treat athletes as cattle and horses. Under his promotion, the commercial nature of the WTT competition system points are higher than the nine major events, forcing athletes who want to stand out on the international stage to frequently participate and accept the exploitation of WTT. If Liu Guoliang's only significant move was the reform of WTT, it might not have been enough to make Fan Zhendong decide to quit. However, what really caused Fan Zhendong to gradually take a different path from Liu Guoliang was actually the fan culture of the national table tennis team! Everyone knows that the fan culture of the national table tennis team was led by Liu Guoliang. Liu Guoliang…