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…

Recently, the WTT World Table Tennis Association announced the list of participants for the 2025 Singapore Grand Slam Tournament. In the men's singles category, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Zhou Qihao, and Xiang Peng have qualified for the competition. On the women's side, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xintong, Qian Tianyi, and He Zhuojia have been selected to participate. It is worth noting that three major Olympic singles champions, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, have all missed out on this event. Looking at the list of participants, the Chinese team has sent very young players in the men's singles, such as Lin Shidong and Xiang Peng. However, there are no young players participating in the women's singles this time. The young player Kuai Man, who was focused on by the coaching staff, missed out again due to her low world ranking. Sun Yingsha, ranked first in the world, remains the youngest among all participants. The Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is a top-tier event in the WTT series and also the earliest and most stable grand slam tournament held. Therefore, the national table tennis team attaches great importance to it and sends its main players. However, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are collectively absent from this competition. The absence of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng from the Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is not surprising. After the Paris Olympics, Ma Long participated in the China Grand Slam Tournament and clearly stated that it would be his last international event. Fan Zhendong…

Recently, the table tennis circle has been very lively, with everyone's attention focused on Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Fan Zhendong is a super Grand Slam winner with superb strength; Chen Meng has won two consecutive singles gold medals, known as the elite among female players. According to common sense, they should have smooth sailing in the table tennis world, but the actual situation is quite surprising. First, there were frequent withdrawals from competitions, followed by withdrawal from the world rankings, breaking the usual calmness of the national table tennis team. At the same time, new WTT regulations have been introduced, which impose many restrictions on athletes, such as fines for withdrawals and fines for non-standard event registration. Athletes seem to be wearing "tightening rings" that restrict their actions, causing strong reactions. Looking at Japan, Zhang Ben Zhihe and Zhang Ben Mehe siblings are thriving in Japan, with a broad stage, abundant resources, and high regard. It was a wise and far-sighted decision when Zhang Benyu resolutely took his family to Japan to develop their table tennis career. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are the backbone of the national table tennis team. Fan Zhendong has won the Super Grand Slam through numerous challenges, a dream achievement for many athletes, which must have required great effort. Chen Meng is not simple either, holding two singles gold medals. However, they are now frequently withdrawing from competitions and even the world rankings, causing fans to be anxious. Some speculate that it is due to injury factors, as high-intensity training and competition can easily…

In the past two days, two major events have occurred in the national table tennis scene. The first is that Fan Zhendong announced his withdrawal from the world rankings; the second is that Chen Meng also announced her withdrawal from the world rankings. These two events immediately caused a sensation. On the one hand, it is because the fame and status of these two individuals are very unusual in today's international table tennis arena. Fan Zhendong, once ranked first in men's singles, won a gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Chen Meng, once ranked first in women's singles, also won a gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. On the other hand, it is because such an event is extremely rare. Looking back at the history of national table tennis, there has never been a similar situation. In fact, the withdrawal of a star player is enough to shock, let alone the top players in men's and women's singles. Both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are still in their prime and possess extraordinary strength. Especially Fan Zhendong, who can be said to still be at the peak of his career. If Fan Zhendong can recover as before now, he absolutely has the ability to return to the top of the world. As for Chen Meng, even if she cannot return to the top of the world, she is still at the level of the top three in the world. Why did they make such an "extreme" decision? From their statements, it can be seen that the main…

Translation: The name Chen Meng has recently become extremely popular, but the way it has gained attention is somewhat surprising. Journalist He Xiaolong has been determined to push Chen Meng into the limelight over the past few days, publishing three articles in a row accusing her of disgraceful behavior and claiming she is unworthy of her championship title. This incident has caused quite a stir online, with netizens eagerly expressing their opinions. The question now is, where does this storm of public opinion originate? What sensitive issues did He Xiaolong's articles ignite? He boldly questioned Chen Meng's Olympic qualifications. According to him, Wang Manyu has been on a winning streak, sweeping Japanese opponents, and seems more deserving of an Olympic spot than Chen Meng. Furthermore, he targeted the selection rules of the Table Tennis Association, suggesting there might be hidden agendas, possibly changing the rules for undisclosed benefits. He Xiaolong didn't stop there; he also criticized Chen Meng's remarks after a match, implying that she looked down upon her teammate Wang Manyu. We don't know exactly what was said, but such claims naturally sparked significant controversy. As a result, netizens' opinions on Chen Meng are polarized; some believe she speaks with substance and deserves her title, while others shake their heads, thinking she has gone too far. Chen Meng's performance at the Olympics was indeed remarkable. She not only participated but also defeated strong opponents like Sun Yingsha, securing the championship. Such achievements cannot be easily discredited; her strength is undeniable, silencing all doubts. Let's talk about He Xiaolong again;…

The Chinese table tennis team achieved great success at the Paris Olympics, winning all five gold medals, which greatly excited the fans. Initially, it was expected that Olympic champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng would continue to represent China in the new Olympic cycle. However, both of them unexpectedly issued statements announcing their withdrawal from world ranking. When Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng made their statements, everyone was astonished. Especially Fan Zhendong mentioned that due to the ITTF's mandatory participation policy, failure to participate would result in fines. Therefore, Fan Zhendong had no choice but to withdraw from the world rankings. After this incident, there were many criticisms towards the ITTF. Surprisingly, the ITTF directly responded with a rebuttal. The ITTF released a statement expressing deep respect for the contributions of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, acknowledging that they have inspired countless fans and athletes worldwide. Regarding concerns raised about the WTT handbook, the ITTF clarified several points: The rules mentioned by Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are not newly introduced. They stated that these regulations, including the automatic inclusion of top-ranked players in the entry list, have been in place since the establishment of WTT four years ago. The purpose of these rules is to ensure that top players participate in important WTT events, maintain fairness in competitions, and provide the highest quality events for players, fans, and all partners. It was unexpected that the ITTF would issue a statement to refute Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Netizens expressed that such direct confrontation left them speechless, and some even…

Today, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng successively issued statements, announcing their withdrawal from the international rankings, which is equivalent to giving up the opportunity to participate in the WTT Grand Slam event. While firing at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), this move essentially amounts to their departure from the national team. Announcing their exits on the same day, both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had similar wording in their statements. Chen Meng quickly posted her own statement after liking Fan Zhendong's. If Fan Zhendong was leading the charge, then Chen Meng swiftly responded, forming an alliance to jointly resist the ITTF's unfair system. As a result, many people are curious about one topic: How close are these two individuals that they can act in such solidarity? In terms of age, Chen Meng is a few years older than Fan Zhendong, but in terms of their tenure with the national team, Chen Meng is roughly on par with Fan Zhendong. However, Chen Meng is a classic example of late blooming. Although she joined the national team at the age of 13, she did not win a major singles championship in her first ten years with the team, making it difficult for her to rank among the top three main players of the national table tennis team, effectively becoming a marginal figure. Even after the 2016 Rio Olympics when the national team underwent a generational change, Zhu Yuling, who was of the same era as Chen Meng, overshadowed her. It wasn't until later, after Zhu Yuling lost confidence due to defeats…

On December 27th, it was an important day for the national table tennis team as two Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, successively released statements withdrawing from the world rankings. They have submitted applications to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the Chinese Table Tennis Association, which means they will no longer participate in international competitions such as the Olympics, World Cup, World Championships, WTT, etc. However, they are still eligible to compete in domestic events like the China Table Tennis Super League and National Games. Notably, after Fan Zhendong's statement, many sports stars sent their blessings. Coach Wu Jingping's words were profound, "When you keep moving up and stand at the peak of ten thousand mountains, look back, and you'll find that those who dislike you are still where they were, now only able to look up to you. Leave time for yourself and leave the rest to time. Right or wrong, warmth and coldness of human relationships, time will eventually reward you." Coach Wu Jingping is already 70 years old this year, and his status in the field of Chinese table tennis is extremely high. He was once the coach of the national men's table tennis team and trained many world champions, including Qin Zhijian, Ma Lin, Wang Hao, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin, etc., earning him the title of "gold medal coach" by foreign media. Badminton Olympic champion Zheng Siwei supported Fan Zhendong, saying, "Brother, be the person in your heart." Swimming Olympic champion Pan Zhanle also liked Fan Zhendong's post and expressed support and blessings.…

In the hustle and bustle of the sports world, the hot topic on the 27th was undoubtedly the decision of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng to withdraw from the international rankings. The online public opinion is almost unanimous, with everyone standing by Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, believing that they are just bravely standing up against the unfair rules of WTT. In the hearts of fans, they have done nothing wrong; instead, they are fighting for their own rights. This decision by Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng is undoubtedly a challenge to the WTT rules, which will result in their points being reset. Moreover, since Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, is the main driver of WTT, it means that the future possibility of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng representing the national team in competitions is almost zero. In other words, they bid farewell to the national team stage in this way. From their statements, Fan Zhendong still wants to continue to represent Shanghai in the National Games, while whether Chen Meng will participate in the National Games remains uncertain. However, if they want to step onto the international arena again, they have basically no chance. While netizens are voicing their support for the two, they are also actively offering suggestions. Among them, a netizen named "Pea Cannon" proposed an ingenious suggestion. He strongly recommended that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng join the Hong Kong or Macau teams and provided five reasons that sound quite reasonable. Firstly, Hong Kong or Macau can only be considered as…

Recently, Romanian table tennis player Elizabeta Samara revealed in an interview that she is still single! The 29-year-old Samara has a delicate appearance and an impressive figure, earning her the title of a goddess. Despite this, she remains unmarried, which has sparked discussions and attention from fans and the media. Although considered a goddess, domestic fans truly began to take notice of Samara during the 2022 WTT Macau Championship. It was a quarter-final match where Chen Meng faced Samara. Chen Meng, an Olympic champion, was expected to win easily against Samara, who at the time had a lower ranking. In the first game, Chen Meng played steadily and won 11-8. In the second game, Samara showed good receiving skills, with the score tied at 9-9. She seized the opportunity to win 11-9 and level the score. In the third game, Samara gained confidence, leading 4-1 at the start and 7-4 in the middle of the game. She then won another game 11-8, taking a 2-1 lead. In the fourth game, Samara once again took the lead at the start. Facing elimination, Chen Meng made adjustments and caught up to 7-7, eventually winning 11-7. Both players were tied at 2-2. In the decisive fifth game, the score was close, reaching 10-10. However, Samara played more decisively, scoring two consecutive points to win 12-10. Ultimately, Samara made a surprising comeback, defeating Chen Meng 3-2. After the victory, Samara jumped up in excitement and then covered her eyes with a towel as she cried in joy. Later, in the Frankfurt Championship, Chen Meng…