China's Ice and Snow Projects: "Cold but Not Forgotten" What force has turned bobsleigh, a project that many have never even heard of, into a source of national pride for China? At the 2024-2025 International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Cup in Winterberg, Germany, the Chinese team not only won the gold medal but also stood on both podiums, stunning the world! This is a project that was previously unknown to many sports fans, yet two Chinese teams have used their historic achievements to "wake it up." The story behind this is a combination of personal struggle by the athletes, miraculous operations in the country's sports strategy, and the hidden "trump card" of cross-border talent selection. Next, let's uncover the true face of this "ridiculous victory" together. Bobsleigh World Cup sounds a bit aloof and isn't a hot event, but in this year's Winterberg match, every second was a moment of excitement. At the competition site, the Chinese pair of Zhao Dan and Lin Qianwei performed like a textbook. The two partners staged a god-level performance, cleanly taking the gold medal with a time of 2 minutes and 0.87 seconds, directly putting the Five-star Red Flag at the center of the podium. This gold medal is not only the first time the Chinese team has won the championship in this event, but it is also the best reward for the hard training of the past few years. During the competition, Zhao Dan took the field with a momentum like breaking bamboo, completing the first leg with an excellent result of…

The 2024/2025 CBA regular season is in full swing, with four matches played last night. Among them, Guangzhou lost 90-103 to Qingdao, suffering an 11-game losing streak and dropping to 17th place, while Qingdao rose to 5th. Jiangsu defeated Zhejiang 99-93 in a surprising comeback, sending Zhejiang to their third consecutive loss and falling to 4th place. Shanxi staged an incredible comeback against Xinjiang, winning 115-110, with both teams ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively. Fujian won in overtime against Sichuan, 132-127, sending Sichuan to their fourth consecutive loss, while Fujian remains at the bottom of the rankings. On January 6th, Beijing time, which is today, the CBA will continue with six more matches, featuring popular teams such as Liaoning, Guangsha, Guangdong, and Shanghai. Here are the specific matchups according to the schedule! Beikong vs Jilin: Both teams suffered defeats in the previous round, with Beikong currently ranked 10th and Jilin pushed out of the playoff zone. In their last five encounters, Beikong has a slight advantage with three wins and two losses, making the outcome of this match unpredictable. Ningbo vs Beijing: Ningbo has been in poor form recently, suffering two consecutive losses and currently ranked 14th. On the other hand, Beijing has beaten Liaoning and Zhejiang consecutively, with high morale and currently ranked 8th. Beijing has maintained a perfect record in their last five meetings, holding an absolute advantage, and is expected to win this match. Liaoning vs Guangsha: Liaoning has been in good form recently, winning five out of their last six games and currently ranked 6th. Guangsha,…

The situation escalates as "Little Fatty" returns to CCTV1, WTT regrets its actions, and the ITTF's attempt at deception is exposed The 27-year-old Fan Zhendong, a player of great significance in the international table tennis arena, has chosen to confront WTT head-on, a decision that has undoubtedly caused a stir in the table tennis world. Following this, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) quickly responded by deciding to form a five-person group to investigate WTT's rules and regulations. However, regardless of the investigation's outcome, the fact that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the international arena has become a fait accompli. While Chen Meng and Ma Long are nearing the end of their careers, making their decisions somewhat understandable, Fan Zhendong's situation is markedly different, as he has been confirmed to have been forced to withdraw. He once openly stated his hope to have a long career like veteran player Timo Boll, becoming a legendary athlete. However, reality is so cruel that Fan Zhendong ultimately could not persevere. Under the immense pressure of the Olympics, he was able to rally and achieve a great comeback. Facing WTT's unreasonable rules, he chose not to endure any longer, which is precisely what everyone admires about him; he became the first person to dare to stand up against WTT! In an interview, Fan Zhendong said, "If we look at it from a long-term perspective, I hope to have a very long career, like Boll. Only with a long time is it possible to become a legend. If it's too short, it…

Ongoing Fermentation! Fan Zhendong Appears on CCTV13, Supported by CCTV Journalists, Liu Guoliang Makes First Appearance After Controversy At the end of 2024, two giants of Chinese table tennis, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, withdrew from the world rankings! What caused them to make such a surprising move? The answer quickly surfaced: the "tyrannical clause" introduced by the World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT), which not only focuses on money but also excessively exploits athletes. In response, CCTV13 rarely intervened, and even CCTV journalists directly pointed out the numerous problems with WTT. Meanwhile, Liu Guoliang, who holds multiple positions, made his first public appearance, yet did not mention the controversy at all. This global table tennis storm, how will it evolve? How will Liu Guoliang balance the interests of all parties? The focus of the controversy: Is the new WTT rule reasonable? The cause of the matter originated from a recent regulation issued by the World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT). This regulation, under the name of "standardization," imposed strict restrictions on the participation behavior of athletes. Specifically, unless due to health issues, athletes are not allowed to unilaterally absent themselves from WTT events, otherwise they will face huge fines. At the same time, if athletes participate in non-WTT competitions during WTT events, they will also be punished. The introduction of this regulation is very unfriendly to top players like Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Their event schedules are usually formulated by the national team as a whole, and individuals find it difficult to have complete control. If this regulation…

The Australian Open prize money plan for 2025 has been announced, with an increase of 11.56% compared to last year. The champion will receive 3.5 million Australian dollars (3.15 million last year); the runner-up will get 1.9 million (1.72 million last year), the semi-finalists will receive 1.1 million (990,000 last year), the quarter-finalists will get 655,000 (600,000 last year), the round of 16 will receive 420,000 (375,000 last year), the third round will get 290,000 (255,000 last year), the second round will receive 200,000 (180,000 last year), and the first round will get 132,000 (120,000 last year). The tournament starts on January 6th, with qualifying rounds from the 6th to the 11th, and the main draw from the 12th to the 26th. CCTV will begin live broadcasting from the main draw. A total of 14 Chinese players are participating, with 10 of them qualifying for the singles main draw. Wei Sijia, Zhu Lin, Gao Xin'yu, and Shi Han will participate in the qualifying rounds. Among them, Zheng Qinwen is the most prominent, as she arrived in Australia early and has been frequently attending various events. The Australian Open officials have launched a countdown promotional poster featuring Zheng Qinwen, and even published an article titled "Five Reasons Why We Love Zheng Qinwen." It's worth noting that Zheng Qinwen didn't have much popularity at last year's Australian Open, but this year the tournament is constantly giving her prominence, and she will also participate in the Australian Open exhibition match. Zheng Qinwen's attire during the Australian Open countdown event has sparked controversy. While…

The 16th round of the women's volleyball league playoffs is about to begin. Shanghai team has lost its main player Fedorovtseva, while Jiangsu team has gained three major players, which makes this game quite interesting. I think Jiangsu team has a good chance this time. After Fedorovtseva left, Shanghai team's offensive firepower is obviously not as fierce. The main attackers Ou Yang Qixi and Zhong Hui need some time to adapt, because their previous cooperation was centered around Fedorovtseva. This sudden change in personnel actually has a significant impact on the team. The tacit understanding between the players needs to be re-established, especially in key points, where the lack of a scoring guarantee is indeed a bit worrying. Shanghai team's second setter Wang Na has been playing unstable recently, possibly because the change in the main attack line also requires her to readjust the rhythm and habits of passing. Coach Wang Zhiteng must be trying to adjust the tactical approach in training, but such a temporary change is not easy to take effect immediately. The overall rhythm of the team may be affected, especially when facing strong teams like Jiangsu, the pressure on the offensive end will be even greater. Substitute players now have to take on more responsibilities, which is both pressure and opportunity for young players. The rotation configuration on the court may also need to be rearranged, after all, one less attacking point means that other position players need to share more offensive tasks. The defensive pressure will also increase accordingly, because the offensive efficiency has decreased,…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the main program schedule of CCTV will feature exciting matchups from the CBA league. Currently, Guangsha men's basketball team leads the standings with 21 wins and 4 losses. This season, Shanxi men's basketball team and Shandong men's basketball team have also performed excellently, with both teams ranking in the top three. However, the defending champion Liaoning men's basketball team, with 17 wins and 8 losses, ranks fifth and has already been eliminated from the championship race. They are now facing significant challenges to break into the top four. Let's take a look at today's program schedule and brief report. Today's CCTV5 Program Schedule for January 3rd Today's CCTV5+ Program Schedule Today will feature five CBA games. Due to CCTV's live broadcast resource issues, only one classic game can be shown: Qingdao men's basketball team hosting the second-ranked Shanxi men's basketball team at home. The last time these two teams met was during last year's summer league, when Shanxi won at home. In recent years, Shanxi men's basketball team has not defeated Qingdao men's basketball team away from home. Can this season's dark horse Shanxi men's basketball team break the curse? The highlights of the night will be the return of former players and the competition between young coaches. Today's CBA Schedule In addition to the game brought by CCTV5, the other four CBA games are also full of highlights. Beijing men's basketball team will host the top-four Zhejiang men's basketball team at home. The battle for the top four is still fierce, and it remains…

Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused quite a stir, with CCTV News Channel devoting a full eight minutes to discussing the matter, which has really stirred up a hornet's nest. The fines imposed on national table tennis players have left everyone uneasy. After Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings, many people speculated about the reasons behind it. To put it bluntly, the WTT rules are too domineering. Athletes who do not participate in competitions face a fine of $5,000, which is unbearable for anyone. Athletes' physical conditions change every day, and sometimes they are truly plagued by injuries. However, to avoid being fined, they have no choice but to tough it out and compete, resulting in subpar match quality under such circumstances. CCTV host Wang Ning is right; everything should be centered around the athletes. However, in reality, athletes within this system are akin to exploited laborers with no say. WTT, registered in the Cayman Islands, is all about making money. They do not care about the well-being of the athletes, as long as they can make a profit. The ticket revenue for the Beijing Grand Slam alone amounts to 60 million yuan, not including other advertising income and sponsorship fees. Yet, the prize money for the competition is only over 10 million yuan, which is a huge disparity. Why don't table tennis athletes enjoy the same treatment as tennis players, who have exemptions from participating in certain events? Both are professional sports, yet the difference in treatment is too…

Hello everyone, it's Meng Lan here, wishing you all a happy New Year's Day! On the first day of the new year, the CBA schedule is quite impressive. Not only do we have the heavyweight match between Beijing and Liaoning, but also the focus battle between Shandong Men's Basketball Team and Xinjiang Team. The best coach, Qiu Biao, will lead his Shandong team back to Urumqi to challenge his former team, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team. The two teams have already met twice this season, with Shandong suffering double defeats. However, in this rematch, Qiu Biao's team is strong and well-equipped, and they might just end Xinjiang's 14-game winning streak. Unfortunately, such an important game will not be broadcast live by CCTV. Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team is very powerful. Last season, under the leadership of Qiu Biao, they reached the finals but unfortunately lost to Liaoning Team, missing out on their second championship title. As the defending runners-up, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team is fierce. This season, with Liu Wei as the coach, the team's record remains brilliant with 18 wins and 5 losses, one game less played, ranking fourth, still a strong contender for the championship. What makes Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team even more formidable is their home court advantage. In Urumqi, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team has never lost a game. No matter who the opponent is, whether it's Beijing Team or Shanxi Team, they have all been well-tamed by Liu Wei's team. Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team has achieved a 14-game winning streak at home, becoming the sole dominant force in…

Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir, which boils down to the fact that the WTT organization is too greedy, severely neglecting the interests of the athletes, making everyone reluctant to participate in competitions. Fan Zhendong was really provoked this time. He directly named WTT for lying on social media because WTT claimed that the fine for withdrawing from the competition was a rule established four years ago. However, Fan Zhendong had never received such a notice before, only to be suddenly informed recently that this new regulation would be implemented in 2025. The reason this matter has escalated so much is mainly because WTT's approach is indeed excessive. They collect high ticket prices and commercial revenue on one hand, while offering meager bonuses to athletes on the other. Taking the Chinese Grand Slam as an example, the ticket revenue alone amounts to 60 million yuan, yet the champion only receives $100,000. This time, CCTV also stands with the athletes. Both CCTV5 and CCTV13 have reported on this issue. The reporter made it clear that the excitement of the game still relies on the athletes. If the athletes are forced to the point where they can't play well, this commercial competition will eventually fail. Now, not only are Chinese athletes dissatisfied, but foreign players are also fed up. International stars like the Lebrun brothers and Simon Gauzy have expressed support for Fan Zhendong on social media, and African champion Aruna previously complained about WTT. The most awkward situation may be for Liu Guoliang,…