On January 17th, the announcement of the national table tennis Asian Cup lineup caused quite a stir in the sports circle! The three Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng were absent collectively, which was like a blockbuster bomb, instantly igniting heated discussions among fans. Facing the sensitive issue of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong's omission, men's team head coach Wang Hao was somewhat reluctant to respond, which made many fans uneasy. However, women's team head coach Ma Lin appeared particularly candid and responsible. He clearly responded to the reason why Chen Meng did not participate: firstly, Chen Meng has withdrawn from the world ranking system; secondly, after communication between the team and her, it was determined that she would not participate in international competitions for the time being. Ma Lin's approach really did everything he should have done, and also greatly changed everyone's perception of him. In fact, Chen Meng's situation is quite different from Fan Zhendong's. Chen Meng has no advantages in terms of age and condition. She might have made a wise choice by using the world ranking as an excuse to withdraw from international events. After all, young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are so strong now. If Chen Meng continued to compete with them for the Grand Slam, it might really be very strenuous. Now choosing to withdraw can also be considered as leaving herself some dignity. It was also quite unexpected that Qian Tianyi was not included in the women's team lineup this time. Qian Tianyi was heavily cultivated during…

Hé Xiǎolóng: Liú Guóliáng's Actions Are a First in China's Sports Circle, More Destructive Than the Football Association Leadership Famous sports journalist He Xiaolong recently continued to explode with strong material, severely criticized the chaos of table tennis fan circle, and pointed the finger directly at the head of the national table tennis team Liu Guoliang. During the live broadcast, someone asked him, "Is Li Tie more destructive to the football ecosystem or Liu Guoliang more destructive to the table tennis ecosystem?" This is how he answered. He said that it is inappropriate to compare these two people together. The one who should be compared with Liu Guoliang is the leadership of the Football Association, and he also specifically mentioned that it is a "failed leadership of the Football Association." He Xiaolong has been deeply engaged in the field of football before and has a good understanding of the football circle. He believes that it is a fact that the national football team is very bad, and there are various problems inside, which is undeniable. However, we cannot attribute all the blame to the chairman of the Football Association alone. In fact, compared with Liu Guoliang, the seemingly high-ranking and powerful chairman of the Football Association actually has limited power. They can only issue orders in the national team and have limited control over local clubs. They cannot decide on specific matters of local clubs. On the other hand, Liu Guoliang's power is so great that collective decision-making fails. It can be said that the national table tennis team is…

On January 20th, Beijing time, Chinese tennis star Zhang Shuai, who is currently competing in the Australian Open, candidly stated in an interview after advancing to the women's doubles quarterfinals that it was Fan Zhendong's competitive spirit that inspired her when she was trailing. Zhang Shuai said, "I am often inspired by our national table tennis player Fan Zhendong, just like in the Paris Olympics, where Fan Zhendong played against Tomokazu, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to level the score, then again from a 2-3 deficit to level, finally winning the match 4-3 in a thrilling victory, which is very remarkable." It is worth noting that the 21st will be Zhang Shuai's 36th birthday, and coincidentally, the day after tomorrow (January 22nd) is Fan Zhendong's birthday. This veteran of Chinese tennis also expressed that the experiences of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong have inspired her, "If they can do it, so can I. When we were trailing 0-4 at the start of this match, I encouraged myself in the same way." Zhang Shuai's heartfelt remarks even earned praise from the Australian Open officials, who posted, "Until the very last moment, the outcome is uncertain. When faced with a narrow path, one must unsheathe their sword. Thank you, Fan Zhendong, for the passion and belief you bring us!" In the previous third round of the Australian Open women's doubles competition, Zhang Shuai and her partner Meladonovic once trailed 0-4 in the first set, but their tenacity allowed them to level the score and drag the match into a tiebreak, where…

Recently, the Chinese table tennis team announced the Asian Cup entry list. As expected, the men's team core Fan Zhendong and women's singles top player Chen Meng were not selected. The omission of the two quickly triggered widespread attention from fans and media, with many fans worried that Fan Zhendong may find it difficult to participate in the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics. After in-depth analysis, this view is not groundless but based on the multiple challenges Fan Zhendong currently faces and the inevitable trend of new and old alternation in the table tennis world. The 27-year-old Fan Zhendong, as one of the top players in today's table tennis world, has unquestionable strength and is at his peak. Looking back at last year's Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong, under the huge pressure of poor form and Wang Chuqin's early exit, won the men's singles gold medal with outstanding performance and tenacious mental quality, achieving the glorious feat of a grand slam. This feat demonstrated Little Fatty's superb level in technology and tactics and proved his ability to withstand pressure and perform steadily in critical moments. The 27-year-old Little Fatty is at the golden age of a table tennis player and theoretically has the full capability to compete for another Olympic cycle. However, reality has cast a shadow over Fan Zhendong's path to the Los Angeles Olympics. First, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings, which undoubtedly had a significant impact on his international competitiveness. World ranking is an important indicator for measuring a player's strength and foreign competition opportunities. Withdrawing…

The Chinese national table tennis team's roster for the Asian Cup has been announced, drawing significant attention. Surprisingly, Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong, who previously withdrew from international rankings, are not on the list, while Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin have successfully made the cut. Additionally, there are two newcomers each on the men's and women's teams. A closer look at the situation after the list was released reveals that the truth is not straightforward. After Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from international rankings, Liu Guoliang stated that as long as these veterans were willing, they could participate in world-class events with wildcards. However, this Asian Cup, the first major event since Liu Guoliang's statement, saw all three veterans on the organizing committee's invitation list but ultimately did not compete. Liu Guoliang had said that if they were willing to participate, they could hold a wildcard, but the reality is that they did not compete, which is puzzling. Looking at the rules of the Doha World Table Tennis Championships, there is no provision for wildcards, meaning that if Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong wanted to participate with a wildcard according to Liu Guoliang's statement, they would actually have no chance. This situation makes one wonder whether Liu Guoliang's statement at the time was just to appease fans and was not implemented in actual operations. Despite this, there are many highlights in this list. Sun Yingsha is participating in the Asian Cup for the first time, receiving much attention. She has participated in two Olympic Games but has never competed…

In recent public discourse, former Olympic champion Zhang Jike has undoubtedly been a prominent yet controversial figure. His various remarks during live broadcasts have stirred up waves like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, with the focus this time being on the departure of national team sparring partner Hao Shuai. Zhang Jike, who once wrote a glorious chapter in the world of Chinese table tennis, has achieved remarkable success. Looking back, his thrilling match against Wang Hao at the London Olympics ended with Zhang Jike defeating his opponent and securing the men's singles gold medal. At the Rio Olympics, he narrowly lost to Ma Long, missing out on defending his title, but his strength and fighting spirit still left a deep impression on people. However, his career was not without its challenges. After the Rio Olympics, Zhang Jike gradually withdrew from the court, and it was thought that he would lead a low-key and stable life. However, in early 2023, he found himself at the center of a storm of public opinion. It was rumored that Zhang Jike had indulged in gambling and accumulated a huge debt, and even more seriously, it was exposed that he used private photos of his ex-girlfriend Jing Tian to offset his gambling debts. This incident was like an earthquake, shattering his previously good public image and causing many cooperative brands to terminate their contracts with him, with related products being taken off the shelves. During that dark period, he went into seclusion. But Zhang Jike did not let the difficulties defeat him completely.…

Recently, the focus of China's sports world has once again turned to Liu Guoliang. This individual, once hailed as a hero in Chinese table tennis, is now criticized by well-known media personality He Xiaolong as being more destructive than controversial figures in the football world such as Li Tie and former chairmen of the Football Association. With the release of He Xiaolong's lengthy article, public opinion has been stirred up, causing people to ponder: what exactly is the "dark side" behind Liu Guoliang? Does he really possess such immense destructive power as He Xiaolong claims? I. Comparison of Power Scope: Liu Guoliang's "Dominant" Position The primary reason He Xiaolong presents is the difference in power. Although the successive chairmen of the Football Association have the responsibility of managing Chinese football, their power is relatively limited. Their main focus is on national team affairs, and their control over the national team is also relatively weak. In contrast, Liu Guoliang wields great power in the field of table tennis. Taking the selection of national team players as an example, when the Football Association selects national team players, the process is complex, with various opinions balancing each other. However, in the selection of the table tennis national team, Liu Guoliang has tremendous authority. In a critical event, there was hardly any dissenting voice from the outside; everything was executed according to his decision, making collective decision-making almost non-existent. II. Transparency Comparison: From the Table Tennis Super League to WTT Events Although the football circle has been widely criticized, there is still some guarantee…

Recently, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has caused a stir, much like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. Renowned journalists Du Liyan and He Xiaolong are like keen fishermen who have discovered many "big fish" worth investigating beneath these waves. Their series of revelations targeting the national table tennis team (Guoping) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT) have come like a storm. Now, they have jointly focused their attention on the WTT Taiyuan Star Challenge in 2023. This event was originally intended to enhance Taiyuan's reputation and promote sports among the people. According to the annual report of the Taiyuan Sports Bureau, the funds required to host this competition amounted to a high of 13.09 million yuan, with broadcasting fees at 5.15 million yuan. This is no small expense, akin to a large ship needing to load a significant amount of fuel before setting sail. However, after the event, the revenue from ticket sales was only 4.41 million yuan. This contrast is like a bolt from the blue, indicating that the organizer, Taiyuan, suffered an enormous loss in this match. However, what is even more concerning is that this meager 4.41 million yuan in ticket revenue has not yet been received. "Time passes day by day, opportunities come moment by moment, but we often overlook them." It's as if holding a check that should be cashed but remains uncashed after a year. This can't help but raise the question: Why has it taken so long for this 4.41 million yuan in ticket money to…

This matter, it's really a wave that hasn't calmed down before another rises. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings is like throwing a big stone into a calm lake, stirring up waves. The southern media claims that Liu Guoliang was well-intentioned in helping out, but He Xiaolong isn't buying it, and netizens' comments are exploding, overwhelmingly siding with He Xiaolong. Now, everyone wants to know, what's really going on behind this? "Weekend Weekend" published an article trying to clear Liu Guoliang's name, saying that Liu Guoliang was using Fan Zhendong's withdrawal to put pressure on WTT, as if all this was for the good of the athletes. But He Xiaolong wasn't having it, directly countering that such a claim is utter nonsense. He believes that Liu Guoliang doesn't have the final say in WTT, so how could he solve problems through such means? Not to mention, if this were true, why agree to withdraw from the rankings first, and why not allow participation in the Asian Cup? Speaking of this, do you feel a bit confused? These details are indeed perplexing. Some netizens recall the scene from the Li Ning sponsor meeting before the Paris Olympics, where Ma Long stood in the most prominent position and Liu Guoliang sat beside him, as if silently revealing some information. This matter becomes more intriguing the more you think about it. The issue of athletes' own rights has also come to light. Top players have faced fan circle troubles over the years without receiving enough support, which is no small matter. Why…

Well, the recent announcement of the national table tennis team's Asian Cup lineup has really caused a stir! On January 17th, the list was announced at the last minute, and many big names were missing! Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong, these three Olympic champions, were absent collectively. What's going on? Are they really going to retire? Coach Ma Lin explained Chen Meng's situation, saying that she will not participate in international competitions for the time being, but did not say when she will return. What's in the gourd? Let's talk about these absent "big shots" first. Chen Meng, a world champion with solid strength, her absence has disappointed many fans! You know, she still lacks a World Championship title. If she retires directly, it would be such a pity! However, not participating in international competitions temporarily, what's the difference from retiring directly? Looking at Fan Zhendong and Ma Long, these two are the pillars of the national table tennis team! As soon as the news came out, many people speculated that are they going to retire together? Although Fan Zhendong himself said he hasn't retired, but if he doesn't participate in international competitions all the time, isn't that the same as retiring? This is really confusing! What about the last dance promised at the Paris Olympics? Has it changed? Once this news came out, there were all kinds of speculations flying around online! However, there are also some fresh faces in this list! For example, Chen Yuanyu, Huang Youzheng, Shi Xunyao, Kuai Man and other young players have…