Fan Zhendong Confirms Withdrawal, Fans Change Their Nickname for Him, Signals That Liu Guoliang Should Savor Fan Zhendong has confirmed his withdrawal, prompting fans to change their nickname for him, a signal that Liu Guoliang should carefully consider. Netizens have keenly pointed out that rankings no longer hold significance for Fan Zhendong, as the International Table Tennis Federation's lack of empathy and disregard for the athletes' actual circumstances led to a rigid decision. If athletes were to prioritize rankings over their health by forcing themselves to compete, it could result in severe physical damage, which would be detrimental to both the table tennis world and the athletes themselves. The title of Top Ten Athletes was awarded to Ma Long, which may have been the final straw for Fan Zhendong, known affectionately as "Little Fatty." While Ma Long is undoubtedly a legendary figure in the sport, this year was meant to be Fan Zhendong's time to shine. Do you recall the interview with silver medalist Moregad after the Paris Olympics, where he expressed his wish for Fan Zhendong to be happier? In essence, table tennis lacks widespread popularity and financial incentives. Observing tennis, where substantial earnings encourage participation, substitutes are always ready to step in if an athlete cannot compete. The fines might not be the primary issue; rather, the psychological toll of being overlooked seems more significant. Fan Zhendong might be using this as a form of protest. The complexities of table tennis have deepened, making us appreciate Ma Long's prowess even more. Fan Zhendong no longer needs rankings to…

On the last Friday of this winter, the table tennis world was shaken by a series of announcements from top players that have sparked widespread discussion and attention. Leading figures Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have made significant career moves that are not only personal turning points but also serve as indicators for the direction of the sport's development. Fan Zhendong, the young star of the table tennis world, surprised everyone by announcing his withdrawal from the world rankings through social media. This unexpected decision has generated intense debate among his fans and peers. However, Fan Zhendong clarified that despite stepping down from the rankings, his passion for table tennis remains unchanged, and he will continue to display his skills on the court. He also revealed that he has submitted an application to participate in next year's National Games and expressed his inability to bear the new WTT fine regulations. Meanwhile, Chen Meng, the 30-year-old veteran of the women's team with rich experience, also announced her withdrawal from the world rankings. She shared her journey during an invitation to Peking University's "Champion Classroom." Chen Meng emphasized that leaving the world rankings does not equate to retirement; instead, it marks a new phase in her career. She mentioned needing time to rest and recover after the high-intensity demands of the Paris Olympic cycle. Additionally, she shared her views on age, believing that female athletes should not be limited by their age but should transcend such boundaries to pursue their athletic dreams. The World Table Tennis (WTT) Board Chairman, Liu Guoliang, expressed…

The Chinese table tennis team participated in the Paris Olympics, where they displayed an excellent competitive state, winning championships in both men's singles and women's singles. Fan Zhendong won the men's singles championship, while Chen Meng won the women's singles championship. However, after the Paris Olympics, neither of these two outstanding Chinese table tennis players participated in international competitions. Everyone is very concerned about when these two individuals will return. Unexpectedly, Fan Zhendong took the lead in announcing his intentions on his social media, stating that he would withdraw from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong also said some things that made everyone helpless, as he was not very accepting of the International Table Tennis Federation's policy of fining athletes for not participating in competitions. Unexpectedly, not long after Fan Zhendong, the top male player of the Chinese team, announced his withdrawal, Chen Meng, the top female player of the Chinese team, also announced her withdrawal. The reasons given by Chen Meng were similar to those of Fan Zhendong, as she was not very accepting of the International Table Tennis Federation's policy of deducting fines from athletes who do not participate in competitions. It was unexpected that both the top male and female players of the Chinese team stood up to publicly oppose this matter, leading some to wonder if Liu Guoliang would lose face? Everyone knows that Liu Guoliang is the head of the Chinese table tennis team and also a leader of the International Table Tennis Federation. The policies formulated by the International Table Tennis Federation are something that…

Translation of the article content into English: It must be said that for the world of table tennis, the major decision made by Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng to withdraw from the world rankings is indeed very shocking. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are not only top players in the world of table tennis but also champions of the men's singles and women's singles at the Paris Olympics. In response to this, some fans have asked, who exactly is embarrassed by these two decisions to withdraw from the world rankings? Recently, the WTT World Table Tennis Professional League has introduced new regulations concerning the management of athletes' withdrawal from competitions, which are as follows. Withdrawal fines: Players are not allowed to participate in any table tennis events, club matches, or exhibition games held during the same week they have withdrawn, cancelled, or forfeited. If a player does not comply with this rule, they will be subject to the following fines: Ranking 1-20 players: 5000Ranking21−50players:5000 Ranking 21-50 players: 5000Ranking21−50players:3000 Ranking 51+ players: $1500 This regulation has caused a strong reaction in the world of table tennis since its announcement. It should be noted that after the Paris Olympics, many top players including Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, Ma Long, and others either did not participate or only partially participated in various WTT events. According to this rule, they would have to bear significant fines. Therefore, Fan Zhendong quickly responded. On his personal social media platform, Fan Zhendong directly announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings. "When I wrote 'last dance'…

Face-off? Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng Forced to Withdraw, Confront Liu Guoliang with a Firm Statement, True Reasons Exposed On December 27th, at 11:11 AM, under the scorching sun, Fan Zhendong, the grand slam winner of the national table tennis team, published a shocking message on social media! WTT has introduced a new rule that fines players for not participating in events! This made the former Olympic champion exclaim "feeling the pressure," and he made a surprising decision - to withdraw from the WTT world rankings. Fan Zhendong may stay away from various WTT events, or even signal the end of his career with the national table tennis team! Not only did this spark an outpouring of reluctance from netizens towards him, but it also pushed the head of the national table tennis team, Liu Guoliang, into the limelight. In his public statement, Fan Zhendong revealed that after winning the Paris Olympics, his plans for his future career were still in a state of confusion, with only the participation in the next National Games being clear, while the rest remained uncertain. The introduction of the WTT's "withdrawal penalty money" rule was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him. He stated that although he was unable to bear the fine, he still respected the decision of the international organization, choosing to withdraw from the ranking system and had officially submitted a report. At the same time, he emphasized that he had not retired, but was temporarily leaving the ranking system. In his article, "It's time to try defying gravity" carries the meaning…

After the top national table tennis players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng officially announced their withdrawal from the ranking points, it has caused great attention in the table tennis world. Many foreign association veterans have posted messages to bless Fan Zhendong, including German retired veteran Timo Boll, Swedish rising star and Olympic silver medalist Mattias Falck, and renowned player Simon Gauzy! They have a heartfelt affection for Fan Zhendong, with Boll accompanying Fan to watch football matches because he genuinely cares for him and wants him to do what he likes, without being criticized just for attending a match. Falck, who lost to Fan Zhendong, considers Fan to be one of the greatest ever, indeed, without Fan Zhendong, Falck might have won two gold medals this time at the Olympics. And Gauzy wishes Fan Zhendong well, hoping that he can achieve what he desires! So far, only one person from the national table tennis team has spoken out in support of Fan Zhendong's decision, Zhou Qihao, who has been training with him since they were five or six years old, and they probably know each other the longest! Many fans are not only sorry for Fan Zhendong but also particularly heartbroken for Wang Chuqin. The reliable veteran Ma Long is already 36 years old, there are no capable veterans leading the way ahead, and among the young players, apart from Lin Shidong, the others are not yet able to step up!

In the Chinese national table tennis team, someone has finally taken the initiative to stand up against unfairness! This time, Fan Zhendong expressed his dissatisfaction with the new WTT regulations on the surface, but in reality, he is challenging Liu Guoliang! Unable to bear the new rule of being fined for not participating, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings without retiring! What does Fan Zhendong's statement mean? It means that domestic competitions should still be played, but international competitions will not be played. Why does Fan Zhendong want to withdraw from the international rankings? WTT is a game of capital, purely using the health of athletes to make money. The schedule is too dense, and there are penalties for not participating. This phenomenon is very unfair to athletes! Why has WTT become a game of capital? Because WTT Chairman Liu Guoliang chose to treat athletes as cattle and horses, under his promotion, the commercial nature of the WTT competition system points are higher than the nine major events, forcing athletes who want to make a name for themselves on the international stage to frequently participate and accept the exploitation of WTT. If Liu Guoliang's only significant move was the reform of WTT, it might not have been enough to make Fan Zhendong decide to quit. However, what really caused Fan Zhendong to gradually take a different path from Liu Guoliang was actually the fan culture of the national table tennis team! Everyone knows very clearly that the fan culture of the national table tennis team was led…

At 11:11 am Beijing time on December 27th, Olympic table tennis champion Fan Zhendong announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings via Weibo, stating that he will not retire. In the latest issue of the world rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation this week, Fan Zhendong ranked sixth, with five out of eight valid points assigned as zero. Choosing to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings at 11:11 am, Fan Zhendong's deep affection for table tennis is evident in his post. Table tennis is a sport with an 11-point system, reflecting Fan Zhendong's love for the sport. We look forward to seeing Fan Zhendong at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area National Games and on various other competitive stages. Fan Zhendong mentioned in his post that due to the significant psychological toll from the Paris cycle, aside from confirming participation in the next National Games, there are no specific plans for other competitions. Recently, the WTT introduced a new rule imposing fines for non-participation, which he finds unbearable but still respects the international organization, hence choosing to withdraw from the world rankings. As early as May, Fan Zhendong suggested it might be his last Olympics. Although he stated he would not retire, he has not competed internationally, leaving many fans feeling regretful. At only 27 years old and in peak condition, he could have continued playing for several more years. During the Paris cycle, Fan Zhendong faced considerable pressure, particularly in the Houston World Championships and the Paris Olympics, where he wanted to face opponents…

On December 27th, Beijing time, how regrettable is it that Fan Zhendong has withdrawn from the world rankings? Looking at the statements made by Tomokazu Harimoto and Timo Boll, you can understand the extent of the loss suffered by the Chinese national table tennis team. Fan Zhendong's sudden announcement that he will withdraw from the world rankings will be a huge loss and blow to the Chinese table tennis team, as there is currently no other player within the national team who possesses the same level of terrifying deterrence against foreign associations as Fan Zhendong does. His withdrawal from the world rankings means that he will not be able to participate in almost all international competitions going forward, as he has never played in qualifying rounds throughout his career. This leaves him with only domestic competitions such as the National Championships and National Games to compete in, where we may only see Fan Zhendong engage in internal battles. It might become increasingly difficult to witness him wearing the red of China and triumphing over foreign opponents. In reality, foreigners are extremely afraid of Fan Zhendong, which is evident from the statements made by Tomokazu Harimoto. After achieving success at the Paris Olympics, Harimoto returned home and immediately gave an interview. During this interview, he spoke candidly to Japanese media, saying, "To be honest, I don't think my abilities allow me to compete with Fan Zhendong to a scoreline of 3:4." The implication of Harimoto's words is clear; he sees no need to speak modestly or politely when addressing Japanese media.…

In the Chinese national table tennis team, someone has finally taken the initiative to stand up against unfairness! This time, Fan Zhendong expressed his dissatisfaction with the new WTT regulations on the surface, but in reality, he is challenging Liu Guoliang! Unable to bear the new rule of being fined for not participating, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings without retiring! What does Fan Zhendong's statement mean? It means that domestic competitions should still be played, but international competitions will not be played. Why does Fan Zhendong want to withdraw from the international rankings? WTT is a game of capital, purely using the health of athletes to make money. The schedule is too dense, and there are penalties for not participating. This phenomenon is very unfair to athletes! Why has WTT become a game of capital? Because WTT Chairman Liu Guoliang chose to treat athletes as cattle and horses. Under his promotion, the commercial nature of the WTT competition system points are higher than the nine major events, forcing athletes who want to stand out on the international stage to frequently participate and accept the exploitation of WTT. If Liu Guoliang's only significant move was the reform of WTT, it might not have been enough to make Fan Zhendong decide to quit. However, what really caused Fan Zhendong to gradually take a different path from Liu Guoliang was actually the fan culture of the national table tennis team! Everyone knows that the fan culture of the national table tennis team was led by Liu Guoliang. Liu Guoliang…