With the conclusion of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team is set to embark on its first major event of the new season. Although the Doha Star Challenge will kick off on January 6th, the main players of the national team will focus on preparing for the Singapore Grand Slam event at the end of January, marking the official start of the new season's journey! In this Singapore Grand Slam event, the national table tennis team has sent out a luxurious lineup. In the men's singles, six players including Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, and Liang Jingkun will participate; in the women's singles, six players including Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and Wang Yidi will compete. What is noteworthy is that in the doubles events, the coaching staff has made some bold innovative attempts. Of particular interest is the new men's doubles pairing of Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong. This is a strategic attempt by the coaching staff with an eye on the Los Angeles Olympics. As the most outstanding newcomer recently, Lin Shidong not only climbed to second place in the world rankings but also won the MVP in the just-concluded Ping Pong Super League. This time, he will participate in three events simultaneously: men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles, becoming the only all-around player in the national table tennis team. Against the backdrop of Fan Zhendong and Ma Long gradually withdrawing from the international arena, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong have undoubtedly become the new leaders of the national table tennis team. However,…

In the first round of the A group playoffs in the women's volleyball league, an unsightly incident occurred during the fourth set of the match where Beijing lost 2:3 to Shandong. At that time, Shandong was leading, and Beijing's head coach Chu Hui shouted anxiously at the foreign players and interpreter: "Are you talking? Do you have a translator? Tell her (the foreign player) if she can hold on, then play; if not, then substitute." This scene was astonishing! During normal matches, foreign players like Wei Lin had 82 attacks and Bekic had 40. The workload per game is considerable, and they also need to handle receiving serves and provide support. Regardless, the coach's temper, attitude, and tone are too harsh and domineering! In fact, the approach could be more tactful, after all, in front of foreign players, you represent not only the Beijing Automotive Club. Many netizens expressed: Chu Hui really has a big temper but little ability, he can't perform himself, yet he acts so arrogantly! It seems that most domestic coaches have this kind of attitude! Moreover, the interpreter was also shouted at, and this is a public occasion! Beijing Auto has played too many five-set matches, everyone is tired, and the coach's behavior is inappropriate! Some netizens further stated: Most male coaches in China are like this, with little ability but plenty of temper! Furthermore, it's just a club match, so if China wants to improve its volleyball environment, coaches need to change their tempers as well. Now we're dealing with the post-00s generation, no one…

The home defeat of the Xinjiang team by the Shandong team is not a big or small matter, but it is particularly interesting. It happened on New Year's Eve, which really set off an exciting start to 2025. The Xinjiang team's home court is indeed mysterious, winning fourteen consecutive games, but no one expected them to lose on New Year's Day. The Shandong team was tough enough to withstand the pressure and push the score to 111-107. This game was really lively, with the atmosphere on and off the court like a festival. The fans cheered loudly, and the referees' whistles were blown cheerfully. However, it is unclear whether the players of the Xinjiang team were as happy. This time, the Shandong team really went all out. They had never won in Xinjiang before, but this time they managed to save face, and most importantly, they played with great organization. It's a bit embarrassing for the Xinjiang team. Not only did they lose their home advantage, but their streak of consecutive wins was also broken. Now they have to find their form again. The fans were really into this game, with shouts from the sidelines rising and falling, making it seem like a concert. But it's unclear how the players felt about it. The turning point of the game may have been at the beginning when Zhao Rui was sent off after just two minutes. This was unfortunate as the team lost their starting guard. As for the excitement of the game, it was definitely worth the price of admission.…

Recently, the Chinese football world has been shaken by a surprising piece of news. The Chinese coaching staff, who were originally learning foreign coaching tactics with the national team, have undergone a significant personnel adjustment. Group leader Zheng Zhi has been urgently transferred to serve as the head coach of the U17 national team. This change undoubtedly injects new vitality and expectations into the future of the U17 national team. At the same time, Chen Tao has also been appointed as an assistant coach for the U17 team. His addition will further enhance the strength and tactical understanding of this young team! Furthermore, former member of the Chinese coaching staff, Shao Jiayi, has made an important decision. He resigned from his position in the national team and turned to become the head coach of Qingdao team. As an experienced coach and player, Shao Jiayi's joining will undoubtedly bring new tactical concepts and systems to Qingdao team, hopefully helping this team achieve better results in future competitions. With the successive departures of Zheng Zhi, Chen Tao, and Shao Jiayi, the Chinese coaching staff of the national team has effectively disbanded. This change means that in future competitions, the Chinese team will rely more on the foreign coaching team and Ivan's tactical guidance. For Ivan, this is undoubtedly a major piece of good news. He will have greater autonomy to formulate and implement his own tactical concepts without being disturbed or constrained by the Chinese coaching staff. The disbandment of the Chinese coaching staff also marks a major transformation in the coaching…

In a previous NBA regular season game, the Houston Rockets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-99 at home. After this game, the Rockets' record improved to 22 wins and 11 losses, continuing to rank third in the Western Conference; while the Mavericks, who suffered a three-game losing streak, saw their record drop to 20 wins and 14 losses, falling to fifth in the West. During the game, the Rockets' backup center Steven Adams performed slightly below par. Adams played for 7 minutes and 23 seconds, shooting 3 for 2, scoring 4 points and 4 rebounds with a plus-minus of -2. Although Adams managed to score some points on the offensive end by taking advantage of opportunities, his performance in other areas was quite average. His defensive performance was particularly poor, with his shortcomings in mobility still clearly visible, and his actual defensive effectiveness on the court was not particularly ideal. As a result, the team's situation when Adams was on the court was also quite average, with his plus-minus being negative. Overall, Adams' contribution to the team in this game was still relatively limited, and he was unable to provide more support. The coaching staff's trust in him is also somewhat limited, as evidenced by his relatively limited playing time. Throughout the season so far, Adams has played in 20 out of the first 33 games, averaging 10.3 minutes per game, with an average of 2.6 points, 4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.2 blocks, along with 1.1 turnovers and 1 foul per game, shooting 61.8% from the field and…

The former Russian national team coach has a big heart! There is also an option to terminate the contract with Shenhua for free! The former Russian coach's heart is as wide as the sea, and there are hidden mysteries in the Shenhua contract? Are you nervous, Shenhua fans? Hey, fellow Shenhua die-hards, today we have to talk about what's going on at our doorstep! Have you heard? The coach who once led the Russian national team to battle in all directions and was affectionately called "the four-way driver" by the fans, Slutske, actually has a "walk away" clause in his Shenhua contract! When you hear this, does your heart skip a beat? We must say that Coach Slutske's heart is not just ordinary broad! Looking at the new season of Shenhua, the winter training whistle is about to blow, and the national players are busy running around. Training, Spring Festival holidays, Super Cup, one link after another, as tight as the morning rush hour in Shanghai's alleyways. And so, when February comes, the Asian Champions League and the league will follow one after another, and Coach Slutske will start his "continuous rotation" mode again. Looking back at the 2024 season, Shenhua only won the Super Cup championship, and the FA Cup and CSL titles were out of reach. Although there was a breath of difference in the league, on the football field, without winning the championship, it was all for nothing. So, in the 2025 season, if Coach Slutske wants to keep his position, he must win at least one…

Yuan Weiwei Returns to Shandong! "Brother 14" Takes on the Role of Head Coach! Shandong Media: Who's Stronger in the Clash with Han Peng? On January 2nd, Beijing time, after the recent news about Li Xiaopeng and Su Maozhen, two famous Taishan players, became a focus for Taishan fans, another piece of news related to a Taishan legend emerged today. This news is about Yuan Weiwei, known as "Brother 14," who is rumored to be returning to Shandong to take on the role of head coach. According to Shandong media reports, Yuan Weiwei, who has been engaged in youth training in recent years, has received an invitation from the China League Two team Tai'an Tiankuang. There are intentions to have Yuan Weiwei coach the team. With his A-level football coaching certificate already in hand, it is believed that we will soon have an answer as to whether Yuan Weiwei is willing to become the head coach of Taishan Tiankuang. As the most successful left-sided player for the Taishan team, Yuan Weiwei left a deep impression on Taishan fans during his playing days with the phrase "Yuan Weiwei complains to heaven and earth." He helped the Taishan team achieve the honor of being double champions. After retiring, he continued his career in football like his teammates Su Maozhen, Tang Xiaocheng, and Li Xiaopeng, but he did not choose to become a head coach. Whether in Tianjin or Shenzhen, he chose to work in youth training as a team coach. This invitation to become a head coach is also the first time…

On the last day of 2024, Yu Dabao, Cao Yunding, Zhao Mingjian, and Wu Qing, known as the "Chongqing Legend," all announced their retirements with some fanfare. Unlike many professional players, former national team member Hao Junmin retired quietly, without an official announcement or even a self-proclamation. "Brother Three" Hao Junmin is really too low-key! Many fans like Hao Junmin not only for his ball skills but also for his low-key attitude. We also hope that Hao Junmin can continue to contribute to Chinese football in the future. There's news about Hao Junmin! He will once again follow former Shandong Taishan head coach Li Xiaopeng to join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff to assist Li Xiaopeng. On January 2nd, according to Sun Fei, a reporter from the "Qingdao Daily," "Hao Junmin is expected to follow Li Xiaopeng again and join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff." The last stop of Hao Junmin's career was Guangzhou FC, and after the 2022 season, he gradually faded out of professional football. In the second half of the 2021 season, he followed Li Xiaopeng. Li Xiaopeng has good people skills and invited Hao Junmin to join the Cangzhou Mighty Lions coaching staff, where Hao Junmin mainly focused on set-piece training guidance. Cangzhou Mighty Lions managed to avoid relegation, and Li Xiaopeng and Hao Junmin deserve credit for this. Now that Li Xiaopeng has left Cangzhou Mighty Lions to coach his hometown team, Qingdao Hainiu, he has once again invited Hao Junmin to join, and the two, who are both mentor and friend, can work together…

As we enter 2025, Chinese football has ushered in a new chapter. The national team's matches remain the top priority, with this time not only the national team's top 18 matches drawing attention but also the U series teams' competitions for younger age groups receiving unprecedented attention. The U20 and U17 Asian Cups are about to kick off, with both the national youth and junior teams being pinned with high hopes, as the better the results from the lower age groups starting from U21, the more hopeful it is for Chinese football. Emphasizing youth training is the most significant impression given by Song Kai's current football association. After taking office, Song Kai re-established the guidelines and goals of Chinese football, focusing on improving youth training. This includes perfecting national teams across various age groups and, for the first time, preparing to create national teams for such young age groups as U11, U12, and U13. Additionally, he established a technical-centric football style and system, implementing a strategy of cyclically using coaches for U series teams, and hiring Japanese coaches for the U15 and U16 national junior teams, which is quite rare in the history of Chinese football. Song Kai's actions have also attracted the attention of Japanese media, who conducted an exclusive interview with him. As the highest manager in the Chinese football industry, he showed great humility, discussing the gap between Chinese and Japanese football with a very low profile. He expressed that the gap between Chinese and Japanese football pains him, and the comprehensive use of Japanese coaches in…

Chinese Football's Hope: Song Kai Personally Confirms Japanese Coach, Abandoning Local Coaches!‌ The chairman of the Football Association, Song Kai, recently revealed in an interview with Japanese media that the first Japanese head coach of the U16 national team, Kamikage Kenichi, was personally confirmed by him. He is full of expectations for learning from Japanese football in the future and believes that Kamikage Kenichi represents the hope for Chinese football. From many details, it can be seen that Song Kai is indeed the most hopeful chairman of the Football Association we have seen in recent years. Firstly, he is very bold. Previously, many national teams were controlled by some local veteran coaches, such as Cheng Yaodong, who liked long-term training camps and was always an important candidate for the head coach of various national youth teams. Even when selecting foreign coaches, the Football Association rarely dared to choose a Japanese head coach. Now, Song Kai directly confirms Kamikage Kenichi to coach the Chinese U16 national team, and not just one; the U15 head coach, Minami Shima, is also Japanese. This courage and boldness are indeed very commendable. Secondly, Song Kai is really modest and open, willing to learn from foreign countries to overcome them. In the interview, he said that he decided at that time that he must learn from advanced football countries, so he invited many Japanese coaches to coach in China. He said that Japanese coaches are meticulous and tenacious, which is what he values. These advantages are indeed very suitable for China's football youth training, which is…