Official Arrest! The Biggest Official Position in Chinese Sports So Far, Deeply Affected Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua Introduction On December 19, 2024, as the year was about to end, Gou Zhongwen, the former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), former deputy director of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee, and former director of the General Administration of Sport, was finally arrested. Netizens cheered, and since Gou Zhongwen was investigated in May, many people have been paying attention to this "professional" who has caused trouble for the national table tennis team and the national football team, deeply harming Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. Now that he has been arrested, it is a great relief. Parachuted Bureau Chief In 2016, Liu Peng, then director of the General Administration of Sport, was already quite old and began to consider stepping down. At that time, the most popular candidate was Cai Zhenhua, the deputy director. This table tennis veteran started fighting for the national team in 1979, with his figure appearing in the World Championships in 1981, 1983, and 1985, winning numerous championship medals. In 1991, during the decline of Chinese table tennis, Cai Zhenhua returned from coaching in Italy and took up the mantle of Chinese table tennis. Under his coaching, China's table tennis career improved year by year, almost sweeping all kinds of world championships at the beginning of the 21st century. It was thought that Cai Zhenhua becoming the director-general was a foregone conclusion, but when the actual…

Official Arrest! The Largest Official Position in China's Sports World to Date, Deeply Affected Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua The Fall of Gou Zhongwen: A Tale of Corruption and Its Impact on Chinese Sports The saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food." This adage rings true in the world of sports, where scandals and corruption have plagued various sectors, from football to basketball. Behind the scenes, anti-corruption efforts have become a top priority. On May 30th, news broke that Gou Zhongwen, the head of China's General Administration of Sport, was under investigation. Now, the case has finally reached its conclusion. On December 12th, Gou Zhongwen was "double expelled" from his positions, and just days later, he was formally arrested. His downfall has been met with mixed reactions. Official reports have exposed a series of despicable acts committed by Gou Zhongwen, particularly four major moves that threw the entire Chinese sports world into chaos, deeply affecting figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. Gou Zhongwen's rise to the position of sports administrator was surprising, as his background was primarily in information research and engineering, with no apparent connection to sports. However, he climbed the ranks to become a candidate for the sports administrator role, despite many favoring Cai Zhenhua, who had a storied career in sports administration and was a key figure in Chinese table tennis. Gou Zhongwen's tenure was marked by drastic changes that shook the sports world. His first target was Cai Zhenhua, his former rival. Cai Zhenhua, once the deputy sports administrator, faced marginalization and…

The arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the highest-ranking official in China's sports world to date, has deeply affected figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. The saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food." From the Chinese men's football team to the basketball team, many individuals have been criticized by fans due to personal relationships and interests. Consequently, anti-corruption efforts in the sports sector have become a top priority. On May 30th, when news broke that Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was under investigation, people began to pay close attention to changes in the Chinese sports scene. Now, the case against Gou Zhongwen has finally reached a conclusion! On December 12th, Gou Zhongwen was "double expelled," and just a few days later, he was formally arrested. His downfall has brought mixed reactions—some are happy, while others are distressed. Official reports have exposed his crimes, revealing a series of despicable actions he took, especially these four major moves that threw the entire Chinese sports world into chaos, deeply affecting Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua! It was shocking when Gou Zhongwen became the director of the General Administration of Sport, as his previous path had almost exclusively involved information research and engineering, with no connection to sports whatsoever. However, he managed to rise through the ranks with his abilities, becoming one of the candidates for the position of director of the General Administration of Sport. Compared to Gou Zhongwen, many people favored Cai Zhenhua. Cai Zhenhua was then the deputy director of the General Administration of…

Recently, the news of the former director of the General Administration of Sport, Gou Zhongwen's formal arrest has once again pushed this controversial sports official to the forefront of public opinion. Looking back at Gou Zhongwen's various actions during his tenure at the General Administration of Sport, it is clear to see the profound impact his decisions have had on China's sports industry. Gou Zhongwen was born in June 1957 in Zhenyuan, Gansu. In 2016, he was transferred to serve as the director of the General Administration of Sport, marking the beginning of his most controversial career in China's sports world. Upon taking office, Gou Zhongwen demonstrated a strong desire for reform, but these reform measures ultimately caused many negative effects due to a lack of in-depth understanding and respect for the development laws of sports. The most representative event was the reform of the national table tennis head coach system. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, under the leadership of then-head coach Liu Guoliang, the Chinese table tennis team continued its past glorious record, sweeping all gold medals. However, against the backdrop of such a team achieving great success, Gou Zhongwen insisted on reforms, abolishing the effective head coach responsibility system. More confusingly, Liu Guoliang was removed from his position as head coach without warning, a decision that sparked significant controversy at the time. This sudden personnel change provoked a strong reaction from the national table tennis players. During the China Open held in Chengdu, including Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin, and other main players of the national table…

Around the Spring Festival, around the eighth day of the first lunar month, the new training squad of the Chinese women's national volleyball team will be announced, and at that time, the identity of the new head coach of the Chinese women's national volleyball team will become clear! Can Cai Bin, the former head coach of the Chinese women's national volleyball team, set a world precedent by renewing his contract without outstanding achievements and coaching the Chinese women's national volleyball team for the third time? Is this possible? Will it become a reality? Of course, it is unlikely! Looking at it from nine aspects: First, defeat in the Olympic qualifying tournament. With the advantage of time, place, and strong troops at home, the Chinese women's volleyball team failed to secure an Olympic berth at the first opportunity. In the 2023 Olympic qualifying tournament, the Chinese women's volleyball team performed miserably, suffering three consecutive defeats, failing to directly qualify for the competition, and only managed to enter through their world ranking. This result not only disappointed fans but also exposed Cai Bin's shortcomings in on-site command and strategic deployment. Second, the Paris Olympic performance fell short of expectations. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Chinese women's volleyball team's performance did not meet the general expectations of fans and the media. Although the team had a strong lineup, they ultimately finished only fifth, failing to reach the semifinals. As head coach, Cai Bin must bear responsibility for this outcome. In competitive sports, results are often an important criterion for measuring a coach's…

At the end of 2024, the Chinese sports world was not calm. A name, Liu Guoliang, carrying the glory and controversy of the national table tennis team, was pushed to the forefront of public attention. The rumors of "Liu Guoliang being fired" spread rapidly on the Internet like ripples, triggering heated discussions among fans and media. Looking back at Liu Guoliang's table tennis career, it can be called legendary. From being a "Grand Slam" winner in his player days to leading the national table tennis team to win gold and silver as a coach, and then taking charge of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, he has almost witnessed and participated in every glorious moment of the national table tennis team. However, in recent years, the "fan culture" that has emerged within the national table tennis team has become a shadow that cannot be dispelled during his tenure. Renowned journalist He Xiaolong took the lead in throwing out the "bomb." He posted several updates on social media platforms, directly stating that Liu Guoliang had been fired. He Xiaolong's argument was that the Chinese Table Tennis Association responded slowly and lacked action in the General Administration of Sport's campaign to rectify "fan culture," which he saw as a sign of "headless leadership." He even pointed the finger at Liu Guoliang for the "fan culture" within the national table tennis team, believing that his market-oriented strategy led to this chaos. He Xiaolong's remarks quickly ignited the public discourse. Fans speculated whether this meritorious leader of table tennis would really leave? For a time,…

Official Arrest! The Highest Official Position in China's Sports World to Date, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua Deeply Affected ‌—【Introduction】—‌ On December 19, 2024, Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was arrested. As the "top leader" in the sports world, Gou Zhongwen has caused no shortage of controversy during his tenure. Ever since Gou Zhongwen was investigated in May this year, people have been paying attention to his news. Now, it can be said that there is a result. So, what did Gou Zhongwen do during his tenure that made netizens applaud his arrest? ‌—【Controversy After Gou Zhongwen Took Office】—‌ Gou Zhongwen's name is both praised and criticized in the sports world. As the highest-ranking official involved in China's sports world to date, news of his arrest has caused a sensation online. Many people have questioned Gou Zhongwen's rise to power. After all, the hot candidate for the position of director of the General Administration of Sport was Cai Zhenhua. As an influential figure in China's sports world, Cai Zhenhua's resume is glorious. He started as an outstanding table tennis player and achieved remarkable results on the court with his excellent skills and tenacious fighting spirit. After retiring, he devoted himself to coaching and led the Chinese table tennis team to one peak after another, making great contributions to the development of China's table tennis career. Later, he took office at the General Administration of Sport and demonstrated extraordinary leadership ability. During his tenure as deputy director, he actively promoted the development of various sports, especially…

Recently, the domestic sports world has been greatly concerned with the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport. Many people may think that the position of the director of the General Administration of Sport is far removed from ordinary people. However, the greater the power, the more profound its decisions often have on the lives of ordinary people. Taking fans as an example, whether they are football or table tennis enthusiasts, they have long complained about Gou Zhongwen's various actions. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gou Zhongwen's decisions have sparked much controversy. He once strongly supported Liu Yi, a wanted criminal in South Africa, to serve as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, leading to a more chaotic situation in Chinese football; at the same time, he also supported Chen Xuyuan to take up the post of the Chinese Football Association, further entangling Chinese football. For table tennis fans, Gou Zhongwen is an even more controversial figure. During his tenure as director of the General Administration of Sport, he once promoted Liu Guoliang, then head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down, triggering a huge public outcry. At that time, main players such as Olympic champion Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others withdrew from competitions in support, forcing Liu Guoliang to transition from head coach to chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, barely continuing to contribute to Chinese table tennis. However, just 5 days after Gou Zhongwen's arrest, there…