The 2024 season is drawing to a close, and various selection lists are being released one after another! Recently, the sports department of Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten international athletes in 2024. The highly anticipated Quan Hongchan, Pan Zhanle, and Ma Long were all eliminated without exception, with only Zheng Qinwen making it onto the list. The reason for this is that Zheng Qinwen won the women's singles tennis championship at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Asian player to win an Olympic tennis singles title. She also finished as the runner-up at the Australian Open, setting her personal best record in a Grand Slam event. Additionally, she won the runner-up titles at the Wuhan Tennis Open and the WTA Finals. In the WTA's year-end selection, Zheng Qinwen was awarded the Most Popular Singles Player of the 2024 Season and the Best Moment Award at the 250 tournament. In fact, it is not surprising that Zheng Qinwen made the list of the top ten international athletes, it could even be said to be expected! First of all, there is no doubt about Zheng Qinwen's performance in the 2024 season; she amazed everyone by reaching the final at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year; then, Zheng Qinwen defeated the favorite Swiatek in the semi-finals of the women's singles tennis at the Paris Olympics, winning against her opponent for the first time in her career, and went on to defeat Vekic in the final to claim the championship; secondly, as the sport with the…

Tennis, compared to other sports, is considered a relatively niche athletic activity. Many viewers became interested in the sport only after the emergence of Chinese player Li Na. After Li Na's retirement, the sport was once again relegated to obscurity by audiences. It wasn't until recent years that a group of outstanding Chinese tennis athletes appeared, causing the sport to regain public attention. The primary contributor to this phenomenon is none other than tennis queen Zheng Qinwen. Zheng Qinwen's peak moment was undoubtedly winning the Olympic women's singles championship, which also made her China's first-ever Olympic women's singles champion. The value of this gold medal speaks for itself. Not only did it introduce more people to Zheng Qinwen, but it also elevated her sporting career to new heights, achieving both fame and fortune. As we all know, the income sources for athletes extend beyond competition winnings; brand endorsements constitute the bulk of their earnings. According to the 2024 Forbes Global Female Athlete Income Rankings, Zheng Qinwen ranks fourth globally with 20.6million,alsomakingherthesecond−highestearningfemaleathleteinChina.ThetopearnerisskierEileenGu,whomakes20.6 million, also making her the second-highest earning female athlete in China. The top earner is skier Eileen Gu, who makes 20.6million,alsomakingherthesecond−highestearningfemaleathleteinChina.ThetopearnerisskierEileenGu,whomakes22.1 million annually, ranking third on the Forbes list. Although the two only differ by 1.5million,therearesignificantdifferencesintheirfinancialstructures.Overthepastyear,ZhengQinwenearned1.5 million, there are significant differences in their financial structures. Over the past year, Zheng Qinwen earned 1.5million,therearesignificantdifferencesintheirfinancialstructures.Overthepastyear,ZhengQinwenearned5.6 million in competition winnings and 15millionfromoff−courtendorsements.Incontrast,EileenGu′scompetitionwinningswereonly15 million from off-court endorsements. In contrast, Eileen Gu's competition winnings were only 15millionfromoff−courtendorsements.Incontrast,EileenGu′scompetitionwinningswereonly100,000, while her off-court brand endorsements soared to 22million,secondonlytotheworld′stop−rankedtennisplayer,Gauff,at22 million, second only to the world's top-ranked tennis player,…

The "Basketball Girl" Who Lost Her Legs at 4 Is Now 28, Beautiful as a Flower, and Works as a Civil Servant She lost her legs at the age of four due to an accident, and since then, she has relied on an old basketball for mobility - using her hands to walk, the basketball provides cushioning so that her body does not have to directly contact the ground. She is known as the "Basketball Girl." For people with disabilities, disabilities caused by later events are often more painful than congenital disabilities because they have experienced the feeling of once having it and must accept the reality of physical defects. Facing this pain, the "Basketball Girl" did not give up on herself. She still faces life with strength and lives with a positive and optimistic attitude. What kind of life does the now 28-year-old her live? In October 2023, Hangzhou hosted the 4th Asian Para Games. During the preliminary stage of the women's 100m breaststroke SB6 event, a girl without legs arrived at the venue in a wheelchair. Without legs, her 100m breaststroke time was 2 minutes and 01.05 seconds, which was already a good result, but she still failed to advance to the finals and was eliminated in the preliminaries. Although she did not make it to the finals, many spectators at the scene were enthusiastically shouting "Zheng Hongyan," her name, and the audience was supporting her in this way. This swimming athlete with a disability named Zheng Hongyan is the "Basketball Girl" reported by the media back then.…

Title: The 5th Time! Disgraceful Scandal at Hangzhou Asian Games, These Foreign Athletes Are Disgusting and Shameful Author: History Anecdote King Editor: History Anecdote King Introduction: Not only do they disgrace themselves in front of the world, but they also shame their own country. If given another chance, would they dare to do it again? The Hangzhou Asian Games are in full swing, yet some athletes insist on taking a risky path. They strive to become unique among thousands of hardworking athletes. To win the medal, they go to extreme lengths, even resorting to illegal means by repeatedly using banned substances. They thought they were flawless, but "the net is vast," and these athletes not only had their results disqualified but also became objects of public ridicule. Which athletes from which countries committed these disgraceful acts? Muhammad Hibar Nurilistan: The spirit of sports is about being better, faster, and stronger, while the soul of sports is fairness, justice, and openness. Taking banned substances is a trampling of sports ethics, yet some still dare to take risks and break the law. At every major international sporting event, there are always athletes who use improper means to win, and this Hangzhou Asian Games is no exception. The Olympic Council of Asia announced a message that brought great shame to Afghanistan. The 37-year-old Afghan boxer, Muhammad Hibar Nurilistan, was exerting himself in the ring, sweating profusely. This was a 71-kilogram level match, and perhaps the charm of sports competitions is that no one knows who the ultimate victor will be. After an intense…

As the year 2024 comes to an end, Sun Yingsha, an Olympic champion, has had a bountiful year. To commemorate this, the official social media of WTT World Table Tennis released her annual summary for 2024, which includes becoming the first player to surpass 10,000 points in world ranking, maintaining the top spot in women's singles with 9,900 points, winning a total of 14 championships and 4 runner-up titles. She also looks forward to 2025 with firm belief and a desire for victory, aiming to continue moving forward steadily, enjoying every joy and growth that competitions bring! Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance this year is evident to all, attracting more and more attention, thus gaining very high popularity. Recently, a domestic platform held a voting activity for the "Annual Best Female Athlete," where Sun Yingsha's votes increased at a rate of nearly 10 million per day, which is terrifying. Her current tally has exceeded 100 million, leaving other athletes far behind. Among them, Wang Manyu, who ranks second, has only 4.39 million votes, and Quan Hongchan, who ranks third, has only 1.13 million votes, making it impossible for them to catch up with Sun Yingsha. Now, authoritative media "Sports Weekly" officially released the 2024 Sports Role Model Annual Selection List, where Sun Yingsha stood out with her超高 popularity, winning the award for the Most Popular Athlete on Social Media with 3.475 million votes. She accumulated over 12 million votes in the entire public selection, truly becoming a popularity king. Of course, Sun Yingsha also had regrets this year, the biggest being…

The intricate web of interests and the ever-changing landscape of the sports world have seen a silent war come to an end in China's sports circle. On December 19, 2023, an announcement marked the downfall of Gou Zhongwen, once a towering figure in Chinese sports, now relegated to the dustbin of history like autumn leaves fading away. Rewind to 2016, a year of extraordinary change in Chinese sports, where a high-level reshuffle sent shockwaves through the entire industry. At that time, Cai Zhenhua's name was at its zenith within the General Administration of Sport. This table tennis legend had transitioned from athlete to coach, then to Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport and President of the Football Association, each step solid and glorious. His resume mirrored the illustrious history of Chinese table tennis, commanding respect. Many believed that Cai Zhenhua would be the one to lead Chinese sports to new heights. However, fate seemed to enjoy playing tricks. Just as everyone eagerly anticipated, a dark horse emerged—Gou Zhongwen. To the sports world at the time, this name was unfamiliar. He did not hail from the sports sector but was an expert who had long cultivated in the field of information technology. Such a background made his appointment controversial. It was rumored that Gou Zhongwen stood out among many competitors due to his exceptional management abilities demonstrated in the education system. The higher-ups hoped he could bring this spirit of innovation into the sports world. Upon taking office, Gou Zhongwen embarked on drastic reforms. His first move targeted personnel…

Recently, Olympic table tennis champion Fan Zhendong has come into conflict with the World Table Tennis (WTT) organization. On December 27th, both Fan Zhendong and fellow Olympic champion Chen Meng announced that due to the new "withdrawal fine" regulations introduced by the WTT, they had no choice but to apply for withdrawal from the world rankings. Both athletes posted their applications for withdrawal from the world rankings, which were submitted on December 23rd, on social media. On December 28th, the WTT responded to the regulations mentioned by the two athletes with six points, stating that the rules they referred to were not newly introduced. The very next day after the WTT's response, Fan Zhendong once again expressed on social media that he had never been officially informed of the fines for withdrawing from a match before, and that he signed and submitted his application for withdrawal on the day he received notice from the WTT. What exactly is the WTT organization, and why are Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong withdrawing from competitions? Inadequate Prize Money Attraction WTT is an acronym in English, standing for World Table Tennis, which translates to World Professional Table Tennis League in Chinese, also known as the World Table Tennis Federation. It is a professional tournament organization established by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Publicly available information indicates that the WTT, founded in August 2019, aims to take athletes and fans at its core, helping to comprehensively upgrade and transform the ITTF's competition system and commercial system, fully tapping the potential of table tennis, and…

Once known as the "100-meter flying man," he broke world records multiple times and brought glory to his country. Yet, due to an injury that forced him to withdraw from a race, he was branded with the shameful labels of "coward" and "deserter." His 45 trophies could not outweigh the two falls that subjected him to widespread criticism and abuse online, leaving him speechless in the face of such attacks. It was not until 2024 that the true reason behind Liu Xiang's downfall was revealed when his former superior, Li Yuyi, was put on trial for embezzlement, exposing the final truth about Liu's decline! So, what did Li Yuyi do to Liu Xiang that ruined his future? Liu Xiang, the 100-meter flying man, has deeply experienced how terrifying the concept of "only gold medals matter" can be. In the early 20th century, the Chinese people had little interest in track and field events. These sports competitions were largely dominated by black athletes. And our country's strategy was also focused on small and refined sports competitions. It wasn't until 2000 when Liu Xiang won third place at the indoor competition in Lyon, France. This was Liu Xiang's first gold medal and the beginning of Chinese track and field athletes making their mark on the world stage. Afterwards, Liu Xiang became a hot new star in the sports circle. He did not disappoint expectations, continuously striving and improving, starting his brilliance in Asian competitions. Of course, Liu Xiang's breakthrough event was the 2004 Athens Olympics. With a time of 12.91 seconds, he…

Fan Zhendong's conflict with the World Table Tennis (WTT) has escalated, with the player who once defended the honor of the national table tennis team at the Paris Olympics now trapped by WTT rules, forced to withdraw from world rankings, causing regret and pity. The truth behind Fan Zhendong's withdrawal has been exposed, with the main reason being that he faces fines for not participating in competitions, a demand he cannot afford. Some fans believe this decision to withdraw was a momentary impulse from Fan Zhendong, but it was actually a well-considered choice. After all, world ranking is crucial for athletes, representing their strength and necessary for participating in future competitions. At 27, still in his prime, making such a decision shows how excessive WTT's demands are. Following Fan Zhendong's public statement, several table tennis players, including African champion Aruna and the French Lebrun brothers, also voiced support for Fan Zhendong. Especially Aruna, who faced the loss of a loved one and could not withdraw from the competition without facing a 1,000fine.EvenifArunacontinuedplaying,itwouldbedifficulttoearn1,000 fine. Even if Aruna continued playing, it would be difficult to earn 1,000fine.EvenifArunacontinuedplaying,itwouldbedifficulttoearn1,000 in prize money, making this a harsh requirement for ordinary athletes. In response to widespread discussion, WTT addressed the issue of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal late at night, stating that the rules have been in place for four years and were not specifically targeted at them. However, Fan Zhendong confronted the World Table Tennis Federation, exposing their lie by saying he was not previously informed about fines for withdrawal. He only received official…

In 2024, the second stage of the Chinese Super League is about to begin. Many top players are preparing for the competition, eager to showcase their skills on the court. Among these highly anticipated athletes, Wang Chuqin stands out as one of the most prominent stars. The team he leads, Shandong Weiqiao, is highly regarded by fans, who hope to see them create new waves in the league and challenge for the championship. However, just before the start of the competition, Wang Chuqin encountered some unexpected minor incidents, adding twists to his journey. The day before he was scheduled to travel to Shanghai, Wang Chuqin faced an enthusiastic "surrounding" by fans at the airport. Despite being fully equipped with a hat, mask, and sunglasses, he could not escape the fans' keen eyes. The airport instantly turned into a scene of fan pursuit, with Wang Chuqin surrounded by fans asking for photos and autographs, causing a momentary loss of control. He appeared somewhat helpless and even jokingly shouted, "Everyone, please make way, this is too exaggerated!" Although the fans' enthusiasm caused him some headaches, it also reflected his high popularity, almost making the airport "boil." If the fan blockade at the airport was just a minor incident, then the next announcement of the top ten international athletes by Xinhua News Agency left Wang Chuqin slightly disappointed. In this highly anticipated list, only one Chinese athlete, Zheng Qinwen, was included, while Wang Chuqin was unexpectedly excluded. It should be noted that he is currently a hot figure in the table tennis world,…