The Asia-Pacific Youth Entrepreneurs Council officially announced that table tennis player Fan Zhendong has been selected for the Asia-Pacific U30 Outstanding Young Leaders list, becoming an outstanding young leader in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia-Pacific region covers a wide area, and being selected is enough to show how excellent he is. Ironically, at the peak of his career, just five months after winning the Olympic championship, he was forced into semi-retirement. On the last night of 2024, at the Shanghai Ten Thousand People Stadium, he waved his arms to bid farewell to everyone with a dejected expression, messy hair, and a thin face, leaving behind a hurried departing figure. Time seems hazy, thinking of the cute young him, full of spirit, freely swinging his racket, and proudly holding up the trophy, it makes one's nose sour and tears fill the eyes. At only 27 years old, full of vigor, he could have continued the glory of table tennis, but he retired early. He said on Weibo that because WTT does not participate in competitions, there will be fines, which is actually dissatisfaction with the organization's exploitation of athletes. With nearly 30 competitions a year, it is very tiring, and apart from the top eight, you still have to pay to participate, like Zhou Bapi. He wants to express his dissatisfaction and protest through this. Other athletes may be willing but unable, but now that he has influence, he wants to do his part. But this also ended his sports career. There is a tragic and heroic feeling, which makes one…

The 2024 Table Tennis Super League has come to a close, and it is well-known that this year's league saw significant investment from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. Whether in terms of the scale of the event or the re-invitation of foreign association players to participate, this year's league was made incredibly exciting. In the second stage of the competition, on the women's side, Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University engaged in a fierce battle. Sun Yingsha defeated Wang Manyu and Qian Tianyi to score 2 points, but unfortunately, the team lost all three other matches. Shandong Luneng defeated Shenzhen University to win the championship for this season. On the men's side, the two major favorites for the title, Shanghai Real Estate and Weiqiao, met early. Wang Chuqin led Weiqiao to defeat Fan Zhendong's Shanghai Real Estate and advance to the final. In the final, Wang Chuqin's team defeated Lin Shidong's team to ultimately claim the championship. After the men's team competition concluded with Wang Chuqin leading Weiqiao to a successful championship victory, let's take a look at the Table Tennis Super League prize money rankings. Starting with fifth place, Fan Zhendong, who plays for Shanghai Real Estate, finished third and received a prize of 300,000 RMB. It is widely known that the prize money in the Table Tennis Super League is calculated based on appearance rate + contribution value. However, since the prize is shared between players and coaches, Fan Zhendong's share amounts to around 40,000-50,000 RMB. Fourth place goes to Lin Gaoyuan, whose team, Mingrun, ranked fourth. However, Lin…

In the Ping Pong Super League match on New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off, which reminded me of many exciting matches I've seen before. However, this time it felt particularly different because Wang Chuqin was in excellent form and exuded an indescribable aura. During the first game, Wang Chuqin unleashed a ferocious attack with his forehand quick pull shots that caught Fan Zhendong off guard. His overall momentum was strong, and you could see him constantly clenching his fists to cheer himself up on the sidelines. In the second game, Wang Chuqin continued his aggressive playstyle with high-quality serves and well-executed backhand connections, putting Fan Zhendong on the defensive from the receiving end. The match rhythm was completely controlled by Wang Chuqin, who maintained a high level of quality in the first three rallies and moved quickly, entering an exceptional state. At this point, Fan Zhendong appeared somewhat anxious, with his mistakes increasing, especially in handling critical points, lacking the composure he once had, possibly due to Wang Chuqin's overwhelming momentum. In the third game, Fan Zhendong began adjusting his tactics, enhancing his defensive awareness and starting with a small scoring spree, which limited Wang Chuqin's offense to some extent. However, Wang Chuqin did not lose his rhythm due to this setback. He continued his proactive approach, and although he lost this game, his overall momentum remained largely unaffected. The fourth game was particularly thrilling, with both players giving their all. However, Wang Chuqin's form was too good; his forehand attacks were decisive, and the quality…

Recently, the Chinese table tennis world has been in turmoil. Especially since the start of the Super League, various unexpected events have occurred frequently. Firstly, fan culture has caused a lot of trouble! When Fan Zhendong participated in the Super League and arrived at his hotel, he was surrounded by fans, resulting in poor rest at night! In addition, he was also insulted by a student from a police school. The incident involving Fan Zhendong had not completely passed when Wang Chuqin went to the hospital for treatment, only to have his personal information leaked by a doctor. This was followed by a college teacher angrily scolding Ma Long and Fan Zhendong, who later apologized. Just when the fan culture was not so crazy anymore, the players went wild! Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng could not accept the new rule from WTT that fines them for not participating in competitions, so they both announced their withdrawal from the world rankings. As a result, Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, chairman of WTT, and first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation, was put in an awkward position. Two capable players may be absent from WTT events for a long time. However, this also led to fans directing their anger towards Liu Guoliang. Liu Guoliang responded to Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal from the world rankings. He stated that he fully understands, supports, and respects their personal choices and decisions. As the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, he will do his utmost to support…

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…

Ungratefulness! The Table Tennis Association responds to Ma Long's withdrawal, exposing the four major sponsors of WTT, and recommending strict investigation The Table Tennis Association has responded with just a few light words, sweeping away the years of effort and achievements of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng in one fell swoop! Following Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's announcement of their withdrawal from the world rankings on December 27th, Ma Long also announced his withdrawal from the world rankings on December 31st. This has sparked even more discussion among fans. With three key players withdrawing at once, can WTT and the Table Tennis Association still remain calm? You guessed it! They can't sit still anymore, but the content of their response has left fans dissatisfied! Liu Guoliang responded by saying that all three are outstanding table tennis athletes who have made significant contributions. The Table Tennis Association respects each of their decisions, and if they wish to return in the future, they are always welcome. Crucially, WTT insiders themselves feel that there are issues with the event schedule, but despite knowing this, they continue as usual! If Fan Zhendong hadn't gambled with the rest of his career this time, would anyone take it seriously? Is Liu Guoliang's response this time out of genuine good wishes for the three or is it due to pressure? There wasn't as much public opinion when Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong withdrew, but it was only after Ma Long announced his withdrawal that it caused more heated discussions. This should also be considered as…

68-year-old national table tennis veteran Guo Yuehua has spoken up for Fan Zhendong on his personal social media, starting with a video that strongly supports Fan Zhendong: "I still firmly believe in Fan Zhendong, his courage, and his willingness to say no!" In addition, Guo Yuehua also mentioned three misconceptions in the WTT (World Table Tennis) and frankly stated that Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings is more impactful than He Zhi Li's ball letting, which has instantly attracted the attention of netizens! Guo Yuehua mentioned Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings, frankly stating that this is an explosive event with greater influence than He Zhi Li's ball letting or Ma Long's strike. This is because whether it is He Zhi Li's ball letting or Ma Long's strike, they can only be considered domestic table tennis events, while this Fan Zhendong incident is an international table tennis event. This time, Guo Yuehua stood up for Fan Zhendong and focused on describing Fan Zhendong's character. Guo Yuehua praised Fan Zhendong as a typical good athlete in the eyes of coaches, with good interpersonal skills, achievements, and ball skills, and he is also very young. Then Guo Yuehua turned the conversation, frankly saying that such a good athlete couldn't help but explode. Does everyone need to think about the problem? Under these circumstances, Guo Yuehua frankly expressed great sympathy for Fan Zhendong and stated that this incident happening to Fan Zhendong also reflects the sentiments of many table tennis players, including foreign table tennis players, who must have the same…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation announced the latest world rankings, with a notable development being the formal withdrawal of three main players from the Chinese national table tennis team - Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long - from the world rankings. This news not only marks the temporary end of their international competitive careers but has also sparked intense discussion and reflection among netizens. Fan Zhendong, the 27-year-old ball enthusiast, has achieved remarkable success on the international stage with his outstanding skills and tenacious fighting spirit. However, after successfully completing his mission at the Paris Olympics, he faces significant psychological exhaustion and has yet to plan his future career path. The new regulations imposed by the World Table Tennis (WTT) – imposing fines for non-participation – present a heavy burden for Fan Zhendong, who has not yet made a decision. Ultimately, he chose to withdraw from the world rankings but made it clear that he would not retire. Similarly, 30-year-old Chen Meng faces similar difficulties. As an outstanding player in women's table tennis, she is unable to bear the intensity of every high-level competition due to health reasons, and the new WTT regulations have added to her challenges. After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Meng also decided to withdraw from the world rankings. Ma Long, 36 years old and a veteran of the national team, sees his withdrawal as more of a graceful exit after achieving great success. After winning his sixth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, he hinted that this might be his last participation…

Recently, a decision by Fan Zhendong has shaken the table tennis world. We usually see him as an undefeatable warrior on the court, but this time, he announced his withdrawal from the world rankings due to personal planning, stating that he will no longer participate in international competitions in the future. This news immediately caused a stir, especially with WTT's fine policy, which angered many people. Fan Zhendong initially stated that he was not informed about the fines for withdrawing from the competition, but then WTT announced that withdrawn athletes would face fines, causing a public outcry. What exactly is going on? Let's discuss it together. Everyone knows that Fan Zhendong is the absolute core of the Chinese men's table tennis team, a pillar. Honestly, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal doesn't seem like an easy decision. He had the opportunity to continue competing internationally, especially for the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where everyone was waiting to see how he would climb to the top again. However, he chose a completely different path: to withdraw from the world rankings and plan to focus on domestic competitions in the future, especially next year's Macau National Games. This really surprised everyone; who would have thought that this Grand Slam champion would make such a decision? Some netizens bluntly said: Fan Zhendong has already won the Grand Slam, why bother getting entangled in these international competitions? Looking at what he did, it's quite interesting; maybe he really wants to find his own rhythm again. Honestly, it's not hard to understand why people have…

Recently, the incident regarding Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the international rankings is still fermenting. In response, the WTT World Alliance also gave a response, stating that fines will be imposed for non-participation, and this was not recently made public but was established long ago. Soon after, Fan Zhendong responded on social media, saying that he had never been officially informed that withdrawing from the competition would result in a fine, and he also wished the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) all the best. As an Olympic champion, Fan Zhendong is not afraid of any issues and is using his own strength to defend the honor of athletes. Currently, this matter is still fermenting. Recently, ITTF President Søren also threw blame during an interview with reporters, expressing great surprise at the withdrawal of two Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, and stating that no official response has been received from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. The ITTF's response directly shifts the blame to the Chinese Table Tennis Association, as it is simple to see that there are three parties involved: WTT, the World Table Tennis Federation, and the Chinese Table Tennis Association. Now both WTT and the ITTF claim they were unaware, so where did the documents come from? We await the Chinese Table Tennis Association's response. It should be noted that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are both main players of the national table tennis team. This year, they both won the singles gold medals at the Olympics, helping the national team win a total of five gold medals.…