Well, the recent announcement of the national table tennis team's Asian Cup lineup has really caused a stir! On January 17th, the list was announced at the last minute, and many big names were missing! Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong, these three Olympic champions, were absent collectively. What's going on? Are they really going to retire? Coach Ma Lin explained Chen Meng's situation, saying that she will not participate in international competitions for the time being, but did not say when she will return. What's in the gourd? Let's talk about these absent "big shots" first. Chen Meng, a world champion with solid strength, her absence has disappointed many fans! You know, she still lacks a World Championship title. If she retires directly, it would be such a pity! However, not participating in international competitions temporarily, what's the difference from retiring directly? Looking at Fan Zhendong and Ma Long, these two are the pillars of the national table tennis team! As soon as the news came out, many people speculated that are they going to retire together? Although Fan Zhendong himself said he hasn't retired, but if he doesn't participate in international competitions all the time, isn't that the same as retiring? This is really confusing! What about the last dance promised at the Paris Olympics? Has it changed? Once this news came out, there were all kinds of speculations flying around online! However, there are also some fresh faces in this list! For example, Chen Yuanyu, Huang Youzheng, Shi Xunyao, Kuai Man and other young players have…

The year 2025 is a crucial one for Chinese football. The Chinese U17 men's team will participate in the Asian Cup, the U20 men's team will compete in the Asian Cup with the aim of qualifying for the World Youth Championship, and the senior men's team will take part in the World Cup qualifiers to strive for a place in the final rounds. It is clear that the Chinese men's football teams will be making a comprehensive push! The first major event to arrive will be the U20 Asian Cup held in Shenzhen in February. Currently, the schedule for the U20 Asian Cup has been updated! The Chinese men's team will kick off their campaign against the Qatar U20 men's team on February 12th at 19:30 in the evening. Our goal is undoubtedly to secure all three points and start with a victory! As hosts, the Chinese U20 men's team is grouped with the Australian men's team, the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team, and the Qatar U20 men's team. Among the three opponents in the group, the Australian U20 men's team is undoubtedly the strongest. On paper, the Qatar U20 men's team is considered the weakest, as they are placed in the fourth tier within our group. Additionally, we have previously faced both the Australian U20 men's team and the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team during the Panda Cup, making them familiar opponents. Although we only managed to secure third place in the Panda Cup, it should be noted that our squad was not fully intact at the time. Moreover, head coach…

The 2025 Asian Table Tennis Cup will be held in Shenzhen from February 19 to 23. This year's Asian Cup has significantly increased the number of participants, with 32 slots each for men's and women's singles, divided into 8 groups with 4 players in each group. They will compete in a round-robin format within their groups, with the top 2 from each group advancing to the round of 16. From there, the competition will transition to a knockout stage until the final champion is determined. Currently, both the Asian Cup and the World Cup are increasing the number of participant slots, providing more opportunities for players to participate. Each association can now have up to 4 slots, an increase from the previous limit of 2. Defending champions, Asian Championship winners, and host countries can also secure an additional slot. China's national table tennis team (Guoping) has secured 6 slots in both men's and women's singles. In the women's singles, Sun Yingsha leads the lineup, joined by three other mainstays Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, and Wang Yidi. Two relatively young players, Kuai Man and Shi Xunyao, have also been given the opportunity, coincidentally meeting in the women's singles final at the recently concluded Mascot tournament. In the men's singles, Wang Chuqin leads the charge, with Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Gaoyuan also included. Two young talents, Huang Youzheng and Chen Yuanyu, who also participated in the Mascot tournament, have shown great potential. Chen Yuanyu performed exceptionally well, defeating Tomokazu Harimoto in the final. While this victory does not necessarily make…

Recently, the national table tennis team has been quite lively. Ever since Fan Zhendong caused a stir, Liu Guoliang's image has collapsed in the hearts of netizens, and as a result, people's trust in the national table tennis team is not as strong as it used to be. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal means that he cannot participate in upcoming international events. Since he is still young, asking him to withdraw from the international competition arena at this time is equivalent to ending his career prematurely, which is very unfair for someone who has just won an Olympic championship after all, he has just defended the honor of the Chinese men's table tennis team. Perhaps because the incident became too big, Liu Guoliang had to come forward to explain to the public that based on their achievements and contributions, they can participate in any major event with a wild card. This temporarily calmed the public opinion, but not long after, the World Championships roster in Doha was released, and Fan Zhendong's name was not on it. The promotional poster representing Asian players also featured Wang Chuqin, with no trace of Fan Zhendong. In fact, apart from commercial matches, there is another important event recently, which is the Asian Cup. The Asian Cup will be held in Shenzhen in February. According to the rules of the event, China can send six male and female athletes each to participate in the competition. Today, China finally announced the participants. The men's team consists of Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Chen Yuanyu, and…

The list of participants for the Asian Cup has been announced, with the event scheduled to take place in Shenzhen from February 19 to 23. Both the men's team head coach Wang Hao and the women's team head coach Ma Lin have also made statements regarding the selection mechanism for the competition. Ma Lin's remarks were quite appropriate. He first mentioned Chen Meng, who withdrew from the competition, and communicated with her personally. The decision for her not to participate in international competitions recently is a sign of respect for the national table tennis honor champion and reflects his concern for his apprentice. On the other hand, Wang Hao's statement seemed to overlook personal relationships, as he did not mention Fan Zhendong at all, who is not only his junior but also his disciple. When Fan Zhendong won the Paris Men's Singles Olympic singles championship, Wang Hao played the emotional card. However, after Fan Zhendong withdrew from the competition, Wang Hao remained silent, which led to criticism from netizens. Famous journalist He Xiaolong said in a live broadcast that Wang Hao had no right to speak. Only Liu Guoliang has the authority to speak for the national table tennis team, or someone authorized by Liu Guoliang. Wang Hao has no qualifications, and if he speaks out of turn, it would be detrimental to his career in the circle. He Xiaolong's point is quite reasonable, and Wang Hao did nothing wrong. After all, he needs to make a living and cannot openly oppose his superiors; he still needs to protect his…

The year 2025 is of great significance for Chinese football. Besides the national team's final preparations for the 2026 World Cup, both the U20 and U17 national youth teams will participate in their respective age-group Asian Cups, striving for better results and qualifications for the World Youth Championships. Currently, under the leadership of Ivan, the national team has concluded its first training camp of the year. After disbanding in Haikou, the players will return to their respective clubs to prepare for the new season, while Ivan will return to Beijing to summarize this training session. The U20 national youth team is currently training in Thailand, preparing for the upcoming U20 Asian Cup to be held in Shenzhen. As only reaching the semi-finals guarantees qualification for the U20 World Cup, this poses a significant challenge for the national team. However, being able to enter the final stage of the Asian Cup represents progress for Chinese football, which has struggled to even reach the finals of lower-age group Asian Cups for a long time. This training in Thailand also serves as the final preparation before the official competition. During their training in Thailand, the U20 national youth team plans to play four warm-up matches, the first of which is against K League powerhouse Jeonbuk Hyundai. Jeonbuk Hyundai is also preparing for the new K League season, so they attach great importance to this match against the national youth team and have fielded their first-team squad. The main purpose is to evaluate players, so almost all Jeonbuk Hyundai players, including their main players,…

Another day of public outrage has arrived. After much anticipation, the roster for the 34th Table Tennis Asian Cup has finally been announced. As expected, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, who were originally on the invitation list, have not made it onto the Asian Cup roster. Upon the release of the list, netizens were in an uproar, with most expressing their support for Fan Zhendong. Brother Dong was initially on the invitation list, but... so his spot was taken, clearly giving his place to someone else, treating him like an outsider. In contrast to the remarks by the women's team head coach Ma Lin, the men's team head coach Wang Hao's comments have been criticized by netizens. Some netizens say, "White Gao hates Fan Zhendong more than 191, not even mentioning him, it's too heartbreaking! At least Ma Lin explained the situation with Chen Meng." Other netizens say, "In the past, there was still consideration for the master-disciple relationship, but now there can be no psychological burden in scolding White Gao." The women's team at least communicated with Chen Meng, while the men's team didn't even mention Fan Zhendong, so did the men's team not communicate with Fan Zhendong? "Wang, Lin, Liang, and Lin are currently the strongest in the team." Isn't Brother Dong part of the team? So is Fan Zhendong directly categorized as a retired player and kicked out of the team? Although there was some mental preparation, it still feels like a blow. Ma Lin maintained basic decorum and respect, but Wang Hao seems to…

The Asian Cup roster has sparked heated discussions with the absence of familiar names such as Fan Zhendong and Ma Long, while Chen Meng has opted out due to personal reasons. This time, the "usual formula" has been replaced by fresh faces like Chen Yuanyu, Huang Youzheng, and Shi Xunyao, who have been boldly promoted. The exclusion of veterans and the rise of young talents have raised questions about the Chinese national table tennis team's intentions: Why is the team so willing to make these changes? Is it because the veterans are no longer capable, or are the newcomers ready to take over? Behind this lies Liu Guoliang's new strategy: to promote the rejuvenation of the national table tennis team and provide opportunities for more newcomers. While this sounds like a well-thought-out reform, the actual implementation of sidelining veterans has left a bitter-sweet taste. Is this a panacea or a gamble? There is certainly much to discuss. The story begins in 2024 when the national table tennis team entered a new competitive cycle. Liu Guoliang proposed a strategic guideline of "fair opportunity" at an internal meeting – regardless of seniority, those with ability would receive more chances; conversely, even the most famous players could not be guaranteed participation. It was clear that this strategy targeted young players, but what was unexpected was the rapid "young storm" within the team. This Asian Cup roster is a concentrated reflection of such reforms. Fans familiar with the national table tennis team know that veteran wild cards were almost a given, either due to…

On October 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM, the highly anticipated U17 Asian Cup qualifiers kicked off with China facing Bhutan in an intense match. The atmosphere at the game was electric, with fans' cheers almost lifting the entire stadium as if their passion had transformed into a powerful force propelling each player forward. Ultimately, China emerged victorious with a thrilling 6-0 win over Bhutan, sweeping across the field like a fierce wind and igniting the crowd's enthusiasm. From the start of the match, China displayed a strong offensive desire. As the referee blew the whistle, the players moved into formation as if receiving a command. China quickly earned a corner kick opportunity, with the players lining up in the penalty area, ready for a celebration. After several rounds of contention, the ball was ultimately cleared by Bhutan's defenders. At this point, the pace of the game slowed somewhat, but China maintained possession, seeking weaknesses through precise passing to launch attacks. By the 10th minute, the tension on the field grew palpable. China's center forward, Wei Xiangxin, poised like a hawk ready to pounce, attempted to seize the moment. He received the ball in the penalty area, silently vowing not to miss, but his shot slightly missed the mark, sailing past the right side of the goal. Everyone held their breath, realizing it was just the beginning, and our frontline couldn't let the audience down. Bhutan seemed unprepared, resorting to tight defense against China's relentless assault, attempting to stall for time. The scene resembled a battle of wits and courage, with…

Here is the translated content of the article: Looking at the core players of this lineup, it's clear that each one is not to be underestimated. Take Li YuRu for example, just the sound of her name can make opponents tremble. She's not just a center, but also the absolute pillar of the team, with strong defense and rebounding in the paint, always able to step up in critical moments. You could say that Li YuRu is the "big heart" of the team, capable of withstanding pressure and delivering key scores and defenses. This alone makes her the undisputed choice for starting center. Then there's Gao Song, who is truly a "versatile warrior" at the power forward position. She handles both offense and defense, always able to drive the team's rhythm in critical moments. Gao Song's skills are comprehensive, playing with both dominance and finesse. Looking at her performance, you can't help but marvel: this person is truly indispensable to the team. Moving on to small forward Li Meng, she's the type of player you know can pose a threat from the outside as soon as you see her. Her scoring ability is truly top-notch, and her three-point shooting is incredibly stable. Li Meng's performance on the court is like a "stabilizer," spot on! Her scoring sense not only keeps opponents on their toes but also gives her teammates a sense of security. The shooting guard Wang SiYu's performance is even more eye-catching! If you say she can score steadily from the outside, who wouldn't praise her? Her shooting accuracy…