Chen Meng's life has recently undergone some subtle changes. Everyone knows that she successfully defended her women's singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, which is a huge achievement for her career. People originally thought she would continue to shine on the international stage. However, recent changes have left people puzzled. She has been appearing more frequently at commercial events, but her presence in the first stage of the Ping Super League has been rare, and even in recent competitions, she only participated in the friendship match of the Old W Cup - this can't help but make people speculate whether she is gradually retiring from the national team. Many fans are discussing online, worried if she has plans to retire. After all, she is already 30 years old, and age is an issue that cannot be avoided in competitive sports. Being 30 means facing many uncertain factors. However, her successful defense in Paris has proven her strength and resilience, so who can easily say that her career is over? Moreover, her dream of winning the Grand Slam has not yet been realized - the glory of the Grand Slam is not something every table tennis player can pursue. Don't forget, Chen Meng is only one World Championship gold medal away from the Grand Slam women's singles champion. The 2025 World Championships will be her last chance; in other words, she will not retire easily before 2025. Although there are no matches for the time being, Chen Meng has not been idle. She recently gained a new identity - a…

Recently, the Chinese national table tennis team has been in the spotlight. Previously, fans of Sha Sha rebelled against the national team, and now Fan Zhendong is considering withdrawing from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). On December 27th, a statement was released that caused a stir. Fan Zhendong decided to withdraw from the world rankings and submitted an agreement to both the ITTF and the Chinese Table Tennis Association, signing it personally. This means that Fan Zhendong's name will no longer appear in the world rankings. In his speech, Fan Zhendong expressed strong emotions and resentment. In Fan Zhendong's statement, he mentioned that the main reason for withdrawing from the ITTF is due to the sudden implementation of new rules by the WTT, which stipulates fines for non-participation in competitions. Such霸王条款（tyrannical clauses）are unacceptable not only to Fan Zhendong but also to table tennis goddess Chen Meng, who also decided to withdraw from the ITTF. This means that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng will not participate in international competitions in the future, and we will not be able to see their presence. When their statements were released, the ITTF immediately responded. Separate response statements were made for the two individuals. In the statement, the Chinese Table Tennis Association refuted Fan Zhendong's claims, arguing entirely from their own perspective. Faced with these two statements, fans are unsure which side to believe, and everyone is waiting for the final outcome. However, unexpectedly, during this period of silence, Fan Zhendong struck back again. At 10 am on December 29th, Fan Zhendong once again…

Translation of the article content into English: The absence of Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong has drawn widespread attention. As a two-time Olympic singles champion and a Grand Slam winner, their absence undoubtedly had a significant impact on the viewership and influence of the events. In response, WTT officials stated that measures such as fines were implemented to urge top athletes to participate in competitions, ensuring the interests of sponsors and fans. After all, spectators buy tickets to watch world-class matches, not second-tier player confrontations. However, while explaining these measures, WTT officials also revealed a hint of "timidity." They are well aware of the immense influence of Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong, especially Fan Zhendong, whose presence is almost a guarantee of high viewership. Therefore, WTT officials deliberately left an "escape route" in their response, openly stating that they are always welcome for Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong to return to the grand stage of various WTT events. This statement undoubtedly demonstrates WTT's emphasis and anticipation of these two athletes. They know that as long as Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong are willing to come back, they have the ability to quickly regain their form through qualification matches and stand again on the stage of world-class events. Therefore, in their response, WTT officials not only explained the situation but also showed a "softening" attitude, hoping that Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong will return to their stage once more. For Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, this stance from WTT officials is undoubtedly a positive signal. They feel respected and anticipated by…

After finishing the Lao Wa Cup competition and having no further matches, Chen Meng returned home to enjoy her vacation, splitting her time between Qingdao and Beijing. In Qingdao, Chen Meng was seen carrying a Chanel bag and sporting a new hair color. Although her new warm red hair color did not create as much of a sensation on the hot search list as Wang Chuqin's recent attempt with a grayish-white hair color, it must be said that this new hair color complements Chen Meng very well, making her skin appear even more rosy and radiant, and she looks absolutely stunning. After spending some time in Qingdao for her vacation, Chen Meng returned to Beijing, where she was delighted to receive a luxury car. It is widely known that during the Paris Olympics, a certain car brand announced that they would reward each gold medal-winning Olympian with a luxury car. Previously, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu had both received their cars, and now it was Chen Meng's turn. Compared to Sun Yingsha's choice of a white car and Wang Manyu's low-key selection of a gray one, Chen Meng made a bold statement by choosing a rare purple luxury car. The unique color of this car ensures that it will attract immediate attention on the road. After taking possession of the car, Chen Meng wasted no time in showing it off. It is worth noting that due to Chen Meng's mother previously registering Wang Chuqin's English name as a trademark, rumors about the relationship between Wang Chuqin and Chen Meng have…

The new year 2025 has arrived, and as early as the day before (December 31, 2024), the International Table Tennis Federation had already announced the world rankings for the first week of the new year. Affected by the withdrawal of three national table tennis Olympic champions - Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng - many positions have changed. According to the official website, the current number one women's doubles team in the world has changed from Chen Meng/Wang Manyu to South Korea's Tian Zhiqi/Shin Yubin (who had previously also ranked first), while the men's doubles first place continues to be held by France's Lebrun brothers. As for the men's singles, women's singles, and mixed doubles first places, they still belong to Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha respectively. For more details, please see the following text. In fact, international table tennis competitions have largely come to a halt since the Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup ended on December 8, so there would not have been much change in the world rankings after week 50 (December 10). However, unexpectedly, on December 27, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng suddenly announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, which naturally caused turmoil. In the previous week 52 world rankings (December 24), Fan Zhendong was ranked sixth in the men's singles, and Chen Meng was fourth in the women's singles. Additionally, Fan Zhendong/Wang Chuqin ranked eighth in the men's doubles, and Chen Meng/Wang Manyu ranked first in the women's doubles, but now they are no longer displayed on the list. As for…

Translation: Beijing time on December 31st, a heartbreaking moment unfolded as Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng were not only removed from the WTT World Table Tennis League but also had their avatars deleted. Were they in such a rush to act? After much anticipation, amidst significant controversy, the WTT announced the world rankings for the 53rd week, which also marked the last issue of the 2024 annual rankings. Surprisingly, this ranking no longer included the names of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, as they were directly expelled from the new rankings. With the disappearance of "Little Fatty" (Fan Zhendong) and "Big Dream" (Chen Meng), the Chinese national table tennis team now appears incredibly lonely in the top five men's singles rankings. For the first time, there are only two Chinese players in the top five: Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong. Following them are Tomokazu Harimoto, Lubren, and Hugo Calderano, and that's it. The women's team is no longer dominated by the "Five Golden Flowers," with the top four spots now occupied by Chinese players, followed by four Japanese players. For the first time, the number of Japanese players has caught up with the national team. These two were so abruptly removed from the world rankings that they can't even be seen anymore. What's even more astonishing is that not only were their names excluded, but according to WTT sources, they even deleted Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's avatars. Was it necessary to act so quickly? The avatars of these two newly crowned Olympic champions have now been removed.…

On December 31st, the International Table Tennis Federation announced the latest world rankings, with Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long officially withdrawing from the world rankings. This result has caused collective dissatisfaction among fans, who believe that the WTT World Table Tennis Association maliciously forced the three Olympic champions to retire, with strong criticism and questioning whether the WTT dares to release its financial report for 2024. Specifically, the fans say: "So you're forcing out the Olympic champions who have won glory for the country, right?" "Has the financial report been released?" "2024 is over, when will the financial report be released so taxpayers can see who's making more than 100 million yuan per match?" It's clear that the fans are very angry, and it's hard for them to accept the departure of the three Olympic champions from the international arena! Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng are all superstars in table tennis, with a combined total of 13 Olympic gold medals. Fan Zhendong is also the first men's singles champion under the WTT event system's Grand Slam series. Such excellent top players are an indispensable factor in the commercialization path of the WTT World Table Tennis Association. It can be foreseen that Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings and no longer participating in international competitions will cause table tennis events to lose attention, which means a decline in the commercial value of the events, and even the ticket sales situation will be affected. Among the three who withdrew, only 36-year-old Ma…

After the Paris Olympics, three main players of the national table tennis team, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long, gradually withdrew from the competition field. Ma Long only participated in the Beijing Grand Slam, while Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have not been in any competitions! Initially, fans thought that they were too tired from playing too many games and wanted to rest for a while to recuperate. However, this rest turned out to be half a year, and there was no intention to return to the competition. Recently, Fan Zhendong dropped a bombshell by announcing his withdrawal from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong's absence from competitions made the International Table Tennis Federation very unhappy, as they intended to penalize him. According to the world ranking system, if Fan Zhendong did not participate, he would face a fine. Faced with the ITTF's difficulties, Fan Zhendong had no choice but to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings. This way, the ITTF could no longer find a reason to penalize Fan Zhendong. Following Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng also announced her withdrawal from the world rankings, which greatly surprised the fans. After winning the Paris Olympics championship, Fan Zhendong achieved his goal of becoming a grand slam champion, but Chen Meng did not. So what is a grand slam in table tennis? A grand slam refers to winning the championships of the three major events: the World Cup, World Table Tennis Championships, and the Olympics. On November 10, 2010, Chen Meng defeated Sun Yingsha 4-1 in the final of the ITTF…

Recently, the big event in the table tennis world is undoubtedly that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the ITTF world rankings one after another, which has aroused wide attention and heated discussion. After the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong's psychological pressure reached its peak, and he was unable to bear the new regulations of WTT. As for Chen Meng, long-term high-intensity training and competition have brought her body and spirit to the limit, and she also needs time to adjust. On the surface, the two seem to be in a similar situation, but in fact, Chen Meng's situation is indeed different from Fan Zhendong's. As a member of the women's team, due to her older age and the echelon situation of the women's team, it seems normal for her to step down. Even if she didn't issue a statement and left the national team quietly, there might not have been much turmoil. However, she resolutely chose to unite with Fan Zhendong and confront the ITTF head-on. Behind this, there may be deeper reasons. Perhaps, Chen Meng is speaking up for herself. In her statement, she mentioned that during the high-intensity preparation process of the Paris cycle, her body and mind were under great pressure, injuries continued, and the whole process was extremely difficult. She really needs time to adjust her physical condition and plan for her next career. The new rule of WTT's withdrawal fine has undoubtedly caused her great trouble. In this case, she chose to stand up and bravely speak out her thoughts and feelings,…

Certainly! Here is the translation of the article content into English: Unexpected! Liu Guoliang Determines Next Steps, Two Olympic Champions Make Indirect Response It's bound to catch many table tennis fans off guard, especially after seeing two Chinese Olympic champions—Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng—suddenly announce their withdrawal from world rankings. Everyone must be wondering: what's going on? This isn't a minor piece of news; it's a major decision that affects the entire table tennis community. We know that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are the backbone of the Chinese table tennis team on the international stage. However, their current decision gives people an unfamiliar feeling. What's happening? You're Not Participating in International Competitions Anymore?‌ The most direct message is that both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have announced their withdrawal from world rankings, meaning they will temporarily not participate in some important international events. People can't help but ask: these two are our top players, in great shape with top-level competitive skills. How could they suddenly choose to lie down? Misunderstandings aside, they aren't planning to retire, nor did they make this decision due to injuries or a decline in competitive form. In fact, their withdrawal from world rankings is more about focusing on domestic events, especially the upcoming National Games. That's their decision—to concentrate and prepare for more important domestic events rather than continue to showcase their skills on the international stage. Some netizens commented: Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from international competitions. Have they achieved their goals? They're just conserving energy for domestic events, as the National…