Recently, the table tennis circle has been quite lively. The General Administration of Sport has spoken up, and the People's Daily has also expressed its stance. This situation feels more tense than an Olympic final! Wang Chuqin has taken the lead in disbanding his fan group. What's going on here? Is there a big problem with the "fan circle" of table tennis? Let's talk about this "fan circle" thing first. Indeed, some fans are crazy for their idols! They chase after athletes all over the world, shout loudly at the competition site, and even attack other athletes. This picture is a bit scary to think about. Guess who it affects? That's right, it's our national table tennis players. They already have enough hard work training and competing, and they also have to deal with these "enthusiastic" fans. If something else happens and affects the competition results, it will be a big trouble! This time, the General Administration of Sport is serious, directly naming to rectify the "fan circle" culture of table tennis, which is not a joke. The People's Daily has also spoken out, saying that athletes should focus on competitions and not engage in flashy marketing. The national badminton team has responded to the call, disbanded the fan group, and said goodbye to the "fan circle" completely! What does this mean? It means that this rectification is serious! With an iron fist to control chaos, this boldness, we must give a thumbs up! As for Wang Chuqin, he quickly disbanded the fan group, which was wise. After all, his…

Recently, the investigation of Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center, has caused a stir, making Chinese volleyball, following football, the focus of public attention. As the light shines on Li Quanqiang's case, another influential figure from the past in the women's volleyball field has come to light—Pan Zhichen. Pan Zhichen began his career as a private sports teacher. His background as a non-professional athlete sets him apart from the traditional image of high-level sports administrators. However, "heroes are not questioned about their origins," and he rose to important positions such as the director of the Volleyball Management Center through his abilities and opportunities. During his tenure, Pan Zhichen was very low-key, rarely giving media interviews. This low-key approach may reflect his personality, but it also suggests that he had his own unique pace and methods when dealing with work. In terms of business, he showed a talent for communication and listening to opinions. For example, when the Chinese women's volleyball team faced difficulties and was in a trough period of development, Pan Zhichen made a significant move that would later have a profound impact on the team's rise to glory. He went to Guangdong to invite Lang Ping to come out of retirement and coach the Chinese women's volleyball team. Lang Ping was a shining star in the sports world at the time. She had achieved certain success coaching abroad and was offered an attractive annual salary of 5 million yuan by Guangzhou Evergrande Women's Volleyball Team when she returned to coach them. This is a…

Since last year, the anti-corruption tide in the domestic sports world has been surging, wave after wave, with its momentum and scope drawing attention. Among various sports projects, many leaders responsible for preparing for the Olympics have been involved, undergoing investigations one after another. Among them, football has been the most affected project. Within the football field, more than a dozen leaders of the Football Association have been involved, and now they have basically been sentenced, receiving severe legal sanctions. Among these events, the most notable figure is Li Tie. This person, who once received much attention as the head coach of the national football team, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. However, Li Tie is not willing to accept this judgment and has chosen to appeal, trying to win the opportunity to reduce his sentence. Just one month after Li Tie's sentencing, the storm of anti-corruption in the domestic sports world began to affect the volleyball project, a situation that is truly sigh-inducing. According to detailed reports from authoritative official media such as CCTV News and People's Daily, Li Quanqiang, the former leader of the Chinese women's volleyball team and former director of the Volleyball Management Center of the General Administration of Sports, has been taken away for investigation. Li Quanqiang is considered the highest-ranking figure investigated in this round of anti-corruption within the domestic volleyball circle. It is worth mentioning that Li Quanqiang's predecessor, Pan Zhichen, was sentenced to four years in prison for bribery. Now that Li Quanqiang has also been taken away for investigation, this…

Recently, a shocking scandal has rocked the world of Chinese chess. An investigation by the General Administration of Sport has uncovered a significant number of "buy-sell chess" incidents on the chessboard. Simply put, some players deliberately concede or throw matches for their own benefit, even going so far as to "pre-arrange" the outcome of games. This incident has not only disappointed many chess enthusiasts but also raised doubts about the fairness of the entire sports industry. The exposure of this event reveals that it is actually "black money transactions" behind the scenes. "Buy-sell chess" sounds like a plot from a novel, but it is indeed happening on our real-life chessboards. Since 2012, with the increasing professionalization of chess, more and more players have joined the industry. However, no one expected that as the number of competitions increased, the transactions behind the scenes would become increasingly rampant. The "main characters" of the buy-sell chess are no longer just the games themselves, but the players who have undisclosed agreements and interest chains behind them. The investigation shows that some players reach a "tacit understanding" with their opponents before the game: I let you win, and you let me win. These transactions are often related to bonuses, rankings, and promotions. After all, the prize money for chess is not generous, and many players' incomes are not enough to cover living expenses. To maintain their careers, even some well-known players have begun to "trade" match results behind the scenes. In the past, we always thought of chess matches as serious and full of wisdom,…

China's Table Tennis World Welcomes Major Changes!‌ Recently, news broke that Wang Liqin, a legendary figure who has won the men's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships three times, has been officially appointed as the director of the Ping Pong and Badminton Center under the General Administration of Sport of China. This announcement quickly sparked widespread attention and discussion. As one of the leading figures in the "national sport," Wang Liqin's promotion is not only a personal transformation for a retired athlete but also possibly marks a profound adjustment in China's table tennis management system. What does this appointment by the General Administration of Sport signify? And why is Wang Liqin considered the best candidate for this position? Let's analyze the logic behind this "surprising change" from the perspective of ordinary viewers. Wang Liqin's Credentials and Capabilities: From Player to Manager, Is It Coincidence or Inevitability?‌ When it comes to Wang Liqin, many fans are familiar with him. His career has been glorious: three-time world champion in men's singles, with 17 world championship titles, which have left an indelible mark on the history of table tennis. However, Wang Liqin's story is not just about his glory on the court; more importantly, it's about his choices after retirement. Unlike Liu Guoliang, Kong Linghui, and others, Wang Liqin did not directly join the national team coaching staff after retiring. Instead, he chose to return to Shanghai and engage in local sports management work. From being the director of the Shanghai Ping Pong and Badminton Center to the director of the…

It must be said that the Chinese sports world is indeed plagued with scandals. Recently, another major scandal has emerged in the domestic sports arena. The State Sports General Administration's Card and Chess Sports Management Center officially announced the investigation results of the "Recording Gate" incident in the world of Chinese chess. Nearly the entire Chinese chess community has been implicated, with as many as 43 people being punished in the past two years, including five players who have been banned for life. In addition, 34 others have been given bans of varying lengths, and four have been publicly criticized. In recent years, China's sports world has increased its anti-corruption efforts. The Chinese football world has become a major focus, with former national team coach and well-known player Li Tie being taken away during a coaching training session before the start of the Qatar World Cup, thus opening the curtain on the anti-corruption campaign in Chinese football. After this, almost all the top-level officials in the Chinese Football Association were implicated, along with other figures within the football circle, leading to a relatively cleaner phase for Chinese football. Apart from the domestic football scene, many insiders from other sports projects have also been taken away, including both former directors of the Volleyball Sports Management Center who are under investigation. In fact, besides these popular competitive sports, some relatively unpopular competitions also have their fair share of problems. This is the case with Chinese chess, which has experienced significant issues in the past two years despite not being particularly high-profile. In…

Breaking News: The Fall of a Big Fish in Chinese Volleyball - Lang Ping's Name Cleared After a Decade The sky has fallen in the world of Chinese volleyball, with the unexpected involvement of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). The truth behind the women's volleyball team's disastrous performance at the Tokyo Olympics has finally come to light. Within just a few hours of the news that Li Quanqiang, the former head of the Volleyball Management Center under the General Administration of Sport, was being investigated for serious violations of discipline and law, it set off a storm across the sports community. It must be said that the waters of the Chinese volleyball world are far deeper and more complex than we could have imagined. Li Quanqiang, a major figure who has been navigating the Chinese volleyball scene for 25 years, has held key positions in the Volleyball Management Center since 1997, serving as the leader for both the men's and women's teams before becoming the director of the center, wielding immense power. Without his decisions and influence, and the acquisition of such extensive authority and status, the Chinese women's volleyball team might not have experienced so many ups and downs. If it weren't for the CCDI's intervention this time, but instead an internal investigation within the volleyball circle or pressure from public opinion among fans, it is likely that Li Quanqiang would still be sitting pretty, continuing his "indestructible" legend. Therefore, do not believe in the calmness of the volleyball arena; there may be hidden turmoil beneath the…

On January 10th, at 4 PM in 2025, the Chinese volleyball world was shaken once again as Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center under the General Administration of Sport, was investigated for serious violations of discipline and law. As a key figure in the Volleyball Management Center, Li Quanqiang not only led the professionalization reform of the volleyball league but also traveled to the United States in 2017 to promote Lang Ping's return to lead the Chinese women's volleyball team. However, these promises and plans now seem more ironic after Li Quanqiang's downfall. The reform has failed to achieve significant results, and the volleyball industry has not only failed to maintain its glory but has instead fallen into a trough. In February 2017, Li Quanqiang officially took office, replacing his predecessor. At that time, the Chinese women's volleyball team had just won the championship at the Rio Olympics and was highly regarded nationwide. In this context, Li Quanqiang was tasked with continuing the glory of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Faced with concerns about Lang Ping's health and doubts about the future of the women's volleyball team, Li Quanqiang repeatedly expressed confidence in Lang Ping's reappointment as head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team after taking office. Subsequently, Lang Ping did return to the national team and led the Chinese women's volleyball team through a new round of Olympic preparations. Although China won the 2019 Women's Volleyball World Cup with an undefeated record of eleven consecutive victories, the failure at the Tokyo Olympics brought this…

In the wave of anti-corruption in China's sports world, a series of corruption cases in the football field once attracted widespread attention from society. With the fall of former national football team head coach Li Tie and former FA chairman Chen Xuyuan, among other key figures in the football world, people originally thought this would be the climax of anti-corruption in China's sports world. However, just one month after the dust settled on the Li Tie case, another piece of explosive news broke out in the Chinese sports world: Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, is under investigation for multiple serious violations. This news has shocked the sports world. Among many sports projects, volleyball, especially women's volleyball, has always been a bright card for Chinese sports. The Chinese women's volleyball team, with its "five consecutive championships" and the spiritual core of the "women's volleyball spirit," has repeatedly achieved remarkable results on the international stage, winning glory for the country. However, the downfall of Li Quanqiang has uncovered the possible shadows behind this shiny business card. The 63-year-old Li Quanqiang, as the top leader of the Volleyball Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, has indeed made certain contributions to the development of Chinese volleyball during his tenure. He vigorously promoted the professionalization process of Chinese volleyball, and under his leadership, the influence of Chinese volleyball has been significantly enhanced, with increasing attention to men's and women's volleyball leagues and continuously improving commercial value. However, the concentration of power may…

After winning the gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, the performance of the Chinese women's volleyball team has been on a downward trend. At the Tokyo Olympics, as defending champions, they lost three consecutive matches in the group stage and finished fifth, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds. Last year at the Paris Olympics, despite having Zhu Ting and Li Yingying in the lineup, the team unfortunately lost in the first round of the knockout stages to Turkey, finishing in fifth place. Over the past eight years, the Chinese women's volleyball team has faced numerous issues that have prevented them from improving their performance. Especially after the Tokyo Olympics, head coach Lang Ping and captain Zhu Ting faced a lot of criticism. The Volleyball Association even published an article blaming Lang Ping for the defeat, which caused strong dissatisfaction among fans and netizens, ultimately leading to Lang Ping's resignation in anger. Since then, the Chinese women's volleyball team has not returned to the peak of the Rio Olympics. Lang Ping originally wanted to continue coaching to prove herself, but the leadership of the Volleyball Association did not give her the opportunity. Finally, the leaders of the Volleyball Association were investigated! According to the latest news, Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Chinese Volleyball Association Center, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law. He is currently under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the State Sports General Administration and the Supervision Committee of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Many old…