Recently, a few seemingly casual remarks made by Zhang Jike during a live broadcast have caused a stir in the table tennis community. He mentioned that from the era of Wang Liqin to his own generation, and then to Fan Zhendong becoming the main player, Hao Shuai was always the sparring partner. However, later on, even Fan Zhendong couldn't defeat Hao Shuai anymore, so he stopped being the sparring partner. Behind these words, how many untold stories are hidden? The Changing Winds of the National Table Tennis Team In the quiet training hall at night, the sound of racket swings is crisp and loud. Under the lights, a figure repeats the same action over and over again. This is Hao Shuai, the most mysterious sparring partner of the national table tennis team. The players he has sparred with range from Wang Liqin to Zhang Jike, and then to Fan Zhendong, spanning three generations. The Bittersweet Glory of Being a Sparring Partner On the training ground, the main players shine brightly, while the sparring partners are like stars, silently shining but equally brilliant. Hao Shuai is such a bright star. Starting from the era of Wang Liqin, he stood by the court, ready to step in for sparring at any time. Back then, he was young and energetic, with exquisite skills, yet willing to be a stepping stone for others. The stories on the training ground are always touching. Sometimes Hao Shuai would continuously spar for hours without complaint, even when sweat soaked through his shirt. More surprisingly, he could adapt…

Recently, Zhang Jike, a legendary figure in the table tennis world, made a bold statement during a live broadcast that exposed the internal personnel issues of the Chinese national table tennis team to the public eye. This revelation quickly sparked intense discussions online, with the controversy not only concerning the internal management of the national team but also touching the hearts of countless fans. In the live stream, Zhang Jike appeared serious and spoke sharply, unreservedly pointing out the problems within the main lineup of the national table tennis team. Although he did not explicitly mention any specific player's name, his remark, "Some main players lack strength but are blindly confident," was like a heavy bomb that instantly exploded on the internet. Netizens quickly started a "deduction mode," trying to find the players who fit this description from among the main players of the national team, with various speculations and discussions rapidly spreading across major social media platforms. Even more shocking was his in-depth analysis of Hao Shuai, known as the "strongest sparring partner," who had been serving as a sparring partner for a long time. Zhang Jike reminisced with a tone of emotion and dissatisfaction: "From the glorious era of Wang Liqin, Hao Shuai has been silently working in the sparring partner position; when I became the main player, he was still a sparring partner; and even when Fan Zhendong took up the mantle, Hao Shuai remained a sparring partner. But later on, some main players could hardly defeat Hao Shuai in matches, yet they still let Hao Shuai…

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, Zhang Jike mentioned in a live stream an unknown but highly skilled table tennis player - Hao Shuai. Hao Shuai was once hailed as one of the "Six Little Dragons" of the national table tennis team alongside Wang Hao and Chen Qi, but ultimately could only serve as a practice partner within the national team, an experience that evokes emotion. On January 18th, Zhang Jike started his live stream, saying: "Originally, when Wang Liqin played as the main force, Hao Shuai served as a practice partner. Later, when we became the main players, Hao Shuai remained a practice partner. Then, when Fan Zhendong became the main player, Hao Shuai also practiced for a period of time. But then, the young players gradually couldn't keep up with him, and Hao Shuai stopped being a practice partner." Zhang Jike's words revealed his deep regret for his old friend Hao Shuai's bumpy journey. Hao Shuai, 41 years old, was once a star player of the national table tennis team, possessing a unique left-handed horizontal grip style. His fierce offensive in the first three shots made it difficult for opponents to cope. Legendary international table tennis player Waldner once gave him high praise. In 2009, Hao Shuai helped China win the World Cup team championship, an achievement that should have earned him a place in the history of the national table tennis team. However, fate seemed to be against him, and despite his outstanding skills, he repeatedly missed the opportunity to become a main player in the World Table Tennis Championships, eventually choosing…

On January 18th, Beijing time, Olympic champion Zhang Jike revealed during a live broadcast that Hao Shuai is considered the strongest sparring partner in the national table tennis team. Zhang Jike, 36 years old this year, is an Olympic champion and Grand Slam winner, and also holds the record for being the fastest player to complete the Grand Slam in history. He has now become a table tennis coach. Hao Shuai, who is already 41 years old, was once known as one of the "Six Little Dragons" of the national table tennis team alongside Wang Hao, Qiu Yike, and Chen Qi. He plays with a left-handed horizontal style, using two-sided anti-rubber loop shots, and is particularly strong in his first three attacks. He was once described by Waldner as "the most talented player among Chinese athletes." He won the 2010 Team World Cup, but has repeatedly missed out on being a main player at the World Table Tennis Championships. He is still playing in Japan. During a live broadcast teaching session, Zhang Jike mentioned Hao Shuai. He said, "When Wang Liqin was the main player, Hao Shuai was the sparring partner. When we were the main players, Hao Shuai was still the sparring partner. When Fan Zhendong became the main player, he also sparred for a period of time, but later he stopped sparring because none of them could win against Hao Shuai." This sounds somewhat heart-wrenching, as Zhang Jike acknowledged Hao Shuai's strength, but he has never been an absolute mainstay of the men's national table tennis team.