In the Paris Olympic cycle, the Chinese women's volleyball team failed to accomplish the task of rejuvenation. The team's overall performance was unsatisfactory, and in three years, they failed to win a world championship title. The gap between them and the world-class strong teams is growing larger. The coaching ability of head coach Cai Bin has been widely criticized. Additionally, the team suffers from a lack of talent, poor echelon construction, and severe aging among the players. Therefore, in the new cycle, the Chinese women's volleyball team will learn from the bitter lessons of the Paris Olympics and undergo comprehensive reforms. In fact, after the Paris Olympics, the restructuring of the Chinese women's volleyball team had already begun. Many assistant coaches from the coaching staff were assigned to local teams for coaching practice. Although there were high calls for head coach Cai Bin to step down, Cai Bin did not resign voluntarily, and the Volleyball Association did not ask him to do so. Therefore, it is likely that Cai Bin will continue to serve in the new cycle. However, what deserves the attention of fans is that the whereabouts of Lai Yawen, the director of the Volleyball Management Center, remains a mystery. After the Paris Olympics, Lai Yawen rarely appeared in public, leading many fans to speculate that she might be involved in the Li Quanqiang incident, although this is all just speculation. Lai Yawen is a veteran of the Chinese women's volleyball team. As a player, she was a mainstay of the national team and made contributions. After retiring,…

Last night, the Guangdong team defeated Fujian 116-92, achieving an eight-game winning streak, which is also the longest winning streak of the season for the Guangdong men's basketball team. However, after the game, Coach Du Feng's remarks were thought-provoking, indicating that it seems the Guangdong team does not plan to look for a small foreign aid, even though Xu Jie is already on the brink of injury due to overexertion. In last night's game, Xu Jie only scored 3 points but had 13 assists. After the game, Guangdong head coach Du Feng said: "Xu Jie's hand injury is not serious; he is intoxicated with passing and striving for a higher level as a point guard." Objectively speaking, Xu Jie is not unwilling to attack; rather, he has been overexerting himself in consecutive tough battles, and his photo of going to the hospital alone for a check-up was also exposed, indicating that Xu Jie is at the edge of fatigue-induced injuries. From his offensive efficiency in the past three rounds, it can be seen that it has been continuously declining because he is indeed too tired. It is worth noting that in the last three games, Xu Jie has accumulated 12 turnovers, which is very contradictory to what Du Feng mentioned about being intoxicated with passing and striving for a higher level as a point guard. If the Guangdong team continues to overexert Xu Jie and stops planning to find a small foreign aid, then once Xu Jie gets injured, the team's system will be completely disrupted. The second piece of…

As one of the founders of China's "Golden Generation" of women's volleyball, Chen Zhonghe has earned his place in the story of Chinese women's volleyball. Not only is he a coach, but he has also witnessed this chapter in history. However, his journey has been filled with challenges both in his career and family life. Fortunately, those days are behind him now. He has achieved great success and retired with his wife by his side. Occasionally, fans still reminisce about him and the era he represented. Young Chen Zhonghe started as an assistant trainer for the women's volleyball team. Eager to make a mark in the field of volleyball, he seized the opportunity without hesitation and applied to join the national team. This was a relatively low-key role, but Chen Zhonghe did not let that discourage him. Instead, he absorbed experience like a sponge from every training session. Despite his small stature and lack of strength, he knew he could not rely solely on talent and had to compensate through more rigorous training. He took his training seriously, meticulously studying volleyball techniques and tactics. Among the tall and powerful figures of the female volleyball players, Chen Zhonghe's presence seemed insignificant, like an inconspicuous little character. However, his indomitable spirit won him respect and trust among the team members, gradually elevating his status within the team. His career was not without its ups and downs. Starting late, many doubted his transition from assistant trainer to formal coach, questioning whether he had the capability to take on such a heavy responsibility. In…

According to domestic media, former Chinese national basketball team member Ding Yanyuhang, who signed with the Guangzhou team this year, recently completed his second physical test. The final result was that he did not pass the test and needs to take a supplementary test again. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the former Chinese national basketball dream team combination of Ding Yanyuhang and Guo Ailun compete on the court as soon as possible this season. Guo Ailun, who missed many games due to injury, recently announced his comeback, but Ding Yanyuhang will have to wait a bit longer. Ding Yanyuhang passed the strength training in his first physical test on December 25th, but he needed to complete 23 shooting attempts in the 2-minute shooting test. Although he made 15 shots, which met the minimum number of hits required, the shooting test requires players to attempt at least 23 shots, so Ding only completed 22 attempts, which was considered a failure. In the latest supplementary test, Ding made 12 out of 23 shots in 2 minutes, which was fewer than his first test but met the minimum number of shooting attempts (23), so it was considered an effective score. However, Ding did not meet the score in the subsequent 17-fold shuttle run. (PS: The 17-fold shuttle run involves running back and forth 17 times between the two sidelines of the basketball court (15 meters), running 4 sets with a 2-minute break, and obtaining corresponding scores based on the average of the 4 sets, with a full score of 150 points and…

In the CBA regular season, several key matches were played. Beijing Beiqi, which has recently been inconsistent in performance, lost to Qingdao and Zhou Qi was ejected after receiving two technical fouls, which could lead to additional penalties. The defending champion Liaoning team narrowly defeated Ningbo. During the match between Beijing Beiqi and Qingdao, Zhou Qi became dissatisfied with the referee for not blowing the whistle and received a technical foul. He then quickly received another one and was ejected from the game. For Zhou Qi's offensive play, the referee did not make any calls, neither for an offensive nor defensive foul. From the slow-motion replay, there was indeed contact between the players, but Yang Hanshen did not have any excessive actions, so the referee's decision not to intervene was correct. However, the reason for blowing two technical fouls in a row is unclear. Did Zhou Qi use trash talk while questioning the referee's call? Only the parties involved would know. Generally, when a player questions the referee's call too aggressively, they receive one technical foul, and another referee usually steps in to push the player away to prevent the situation from escalating. This time, even though the referee pushed Zhou Qi away, the incident was not resolved, indicating that Zhou Qi was very dissatisfied with the referee's decision. In the match between Liaoning and Ningbo, Han Dejun was called for an offensive foul and also vented at the referee, but the referee did not call a technical foul on Han Dejun. This shows a clear double standard in the…

It is said that "a tiger father does not have a dog daughter," and this saying applies equally to Liu Guoliang and his daughter Liu Yujie. As a former Olympic champion in table tennis and now the head coach of the national team, Liu Guoliang's name is well-known to everyone! Having such a father has made Liu Yujie the focus of attention since she was young. However, she did not follow in her father's footsteps to continue a career related to table tennis but instead chose the sport of golf. Despite her young age, Liu Yujie has shown remarkable abilities. She won a championship at the age of 8, with the goal of participating in the 2028 Olympics and becoming the world's number one. It remains to be seen whether Liu Yujie's current efforts will allow her to achieve this lofty goal... Before introducing her daughter Liu Yujie, it is necessary to talk about her father Liu Guoliang first. Liu Guoliang's professional achievements can be described as "brilliant." He truly opened up history and is a superstar in the table tennis world. Table tennis has always been a highly competitive sport, and when Liu Guoliang joined the national team, he faced the daunting challenge of Kong Linghui. It wasn't until the Atlanta Olympics that Liu Guoliang, who was not favored by everyone, managed to overcome all obstacles. He first teamed up with Kong Linghui to win the men's doubles gold medal, and later defeated his teammate in the singles final, winning two Olympic gold medals on his own! The victory…

On January 19, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on the road to avoid consecutive losses and stabilize their second place in the Western Conference. At halftime, the Rockets only led by 1 point, but they extended the lead to 13 points in the third quarter and entered garbage time in the fourth quarter when they were more than 20 points ahead. Team Data Rockets: Green scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Shenjing had 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block; Dillon contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds; Van Jordan added 9 points and 3 assists; Ethan chipped in with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals; White Magic finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Trail Blazers: Simons scored 13 points and 4 assists; Sharp had 13 points and 9 rebounds; Kamara contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds; Henderson added 21 points and 11 assists; Walker finished with 10 points. Star of the Game - Green Green continued his excellent shooting form from January, scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist with 4 three-pointers in just three quarters. Anecdotes VanVleet returned to action, while Amen Thompson was out due to injury, and Udoka inserted Tate into the starting lineup. Klingen, Sabol, Ayton, and Avdija were all absent. Game Recap Shenjing started the game with a flurry of activity under the basket, scoring 6 points in a row to help the Rockets build a 10-2 lead that forced the…

In the history of Chinese men's basketball, the "Golden Generation of 1994" has left an indelible mark. Not only did they achieve a historic breakthrough by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time at the 1994 World Championship, but most of these players also helped the team reach the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time in 1996, creating the best Olympic record for Chinese men's basketball. The "Golden Generation of 1994" consisted of 12 players: Hu Weidong, Sun Jun, Liu Yudong, Gong Xiaobin, A Di Jiang, Zheng Wu, Wu Qinglong, Wu Naiqun, Zhang Jinsong, Shan Tao, Ji Minshang, and Liu Daqing. Among them, except for Liu Daqing who retired early due to injury, each player became a prominent figure in the CBA after its establishment, leaving a deep impression on everyone. Unknowingly, it has been 30 years since then, and these players from the golden generation have all moved forward along their own paths. Eleven out of the twelve are still active in the front line of basketball, but their journeys have been bumpy and their current situations vary. 01 Hu Weidong Hu Weidong is known as "China's Jordan" and was one of the absolute core players in the 1994 World Championship and the 1996 Olympics. With his explosive physical abilities, he could play like European and American guards. Despite having nearly 600 degrees of astigmatism, he formed muscle memory through hard training and honed a precise three-point shot. Yao Ming once commented on Hu Weidong: "During my time playing in the CBA, Hu Weidong was undoubtedly the best player…

Recently, James' new remarks have become a hot topic of discussion. In the "NBA OGS" talk show and more content from the previous summit meeting between James, Curry, and Durant shared by the NBA official, James stated that if it weren't for Draymond Green, Curry, and Durant, he might already have six championship rings. From this statement alone, it is clear that James has indeed been hindered by these three formidable opponents, standing just one step away from the championship. From 2015 to 2018, the Cavaliers and the Warriors met in the finals for four consecutive years, with the Warriors winning three championships and the Cavaliers one. James has entered the finals consecutively from 2011 to 2018, leading the Heat to victory in 2012 and 2013, and the Cavaliers in 2016. In the finals of 2017 and 2018, after Durant joined the Warriors, they became even stronger, sweeping the Cavaliers 4-1 and 4-0 respectively. Unfortunately, I watched those games where James failed to win the championship, which was indeed heart-wrenching. It must be said that especially after Durant's addition, the Warriors dynasty became even more stable. Durant's joining made the Warriors invincible, with a versatile player, a three-point king, and a DPOY. Such a team is really hard to break through, with peak configurations both inside and outside. It was really lucky for James to take away a championship in 2016. James possesses superhuman personal abilities and leadership skills, leading his team to excellent results multiple times in his career. The Cavaliers' consecutive entry into the finals could demonstrate their…

Today's CBA regular season saw Xinjiang defeat Guangzhou 116:97. Firstly, Xinjiang men's basketball team indeed needs to strengthen anger management. Over the past month, Xinjiang has been struggling, from the extreme use of home court advantage to Qi Lin's repeated defiance, and Zhao Rui's desperate attempt, Xinjiang players bizarrely and with high difficulty stood against both national fans and CBA referees. Qi Lin's fiery temper is partly due to the straightforward nature of a Beijing man, and partly because the vast land of Xinjiang turned him into an untamed wild horse. From Xinjiang men's basketball team's decisive withdrawal from the CBA, it can be seen that this team fundamentally disregards rules. The subsequent return and the now taciturn support for Xinjiang resulted in Xinjiang players subconsciously seeing themselves as above the law. Last season, Huang Rongqi was fined to the point of almost selling his car to make ends meet. Many Xinjiang fans with a persecution complex believed it was the backlash of CBA referees, but in fact, professional players being passionate is not a problem; Xinjiang players need to understand the boundaries of language and actions and learn to respect rules. Facing what they perceive as biased refereeing, burning oneself to illuminate the world is actually not worth it. This is truly turning one's own pain into the source of others' art. Indulging in temporary verbal pleasure may lead to lifelong regret. These words, which are heart-wrenching, harsh, yet true, might cause many Xinjiang fans to vent their emotions or even launch a barrage of criticism after being concerned…