Latest World Rankings: Wang Chuqin First, Lin Shidong Second, China Team Occupies 4 Seats in Top 10, Tomokazu Harimoto Third January 22nd, Beijing time, following the successful conclusion of the 2025 WTT Regular Challenge Mascot Station, the International Table Tennis Federation's 2025 Week 4 world rankings have been released with great enthusiasm. In men's singles, the Chinese team occupies four seats in the top 10, with Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong ranking first and second in the world.‌ The 2025 Week 4 world rankings of the International Table Tennis Federation are based on the 2025 WTT Regular Challenge Mascot Station. The recently concluded Mascot Station was the second competition for the Chinese table tennis team in the new year, with second-line players such as Chen Yuanyu, Xiang Peng, and Huang Youzheng participating. The Japanese team sent main players such as Tomokazu Harimoto, Kakeru Matsumoto, and Daiki Yoshimura to participate. Among them, Tomokazu Harimoto is the No. 1 seed in the men's singles event and the biggest favorite to win the championship. It is very difficult for the Chinese team, which has a second-line lineup, to win the championship. However, their performance was unexpected. The 19-year-old sensation Chen Yuanyu not only reached the men's singles final but also defeated Tomokazu Harimoto 4-2 in the final to win the championship. After the Mascot Station, the 2025 Week 4 world rankings of the International Table Tennis Federation were released with great enthusiasm. In men's singles, the Chinese team occupies four seats in the top 10, with Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong ranking first…

In the keen attention of global table tennis enthusiasts, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) recently officially announced the latest world rankings for women's singles. This list not only reflects the current strength pattern of female players in the international table tennis arena but also foreshadows possible changes on the field in the future. Among them, many tough players from the Chinese table tennis team still firmly occupy the top of the list, demonstrating the profound heritage and excellent strength of Chinese table tennis. At the top is still the young player known for her agile steps and exquisite skills - Sun Yingsha. Since the last ranking update, Sun Yingsha has maintained her position as the world's number one with stable performance and continuous breakthroughs, showing her unshakable leading position in the women's table tennis world. Immediately following is Wang Manyu, also from China, who with her powerful forehand attack and excellent competitive mentality, has steadily ranked second in the world for several consecutive periods, becoming an indispensable backbone force of the Chinese table tennis team. The third and fourth places are occupied by Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong respectively, both maintaining their previous rankings. Their every appearance on the international stage is full of highlights, whether it is the refinement of technical aspects or the improvement of psychological quality, all of which are eye-catching. The stable performances of these four Chinese female players have undoubtedly won great honor and respect for the Chinese table tennis team on the world stage of table tennis. It is worth noting that in…

Recently, the Chinese national table tennis team announced its lineup for the Asian Cup, which did not include three athletes who had previously announced their withdrawal from the ITTF world rankings. This decision came as a surprise, as the Asian Cup organizers had invited players such as Ma Long and Fan Zhendong to participate. As members of the men's and women's singles champions in two consecutive Olympics, their absence from this Asian Cup is indeed regrettable. From the perspective of the Asian Cup organizers, inviting players like Ma Long and Fan Zhendong was intended to enhance the quality of the event. After all, the absence of Olympic champions could potentially reduce the attention and interest in the competition. When Fan Zhendong and others announced their withdrawal from the world rankings earlier, Liu Guoliang, chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, stated that these players could still participate in continental competitions through wild cards. However, now that the Asian Cup organizers have officially extended an invitation, Liu Guoliang has surprisingly excluded Fan Zhendong and others from the lineup, a decision that seems somewhat unexpected. Some fans believe that this may be because the national table tennis team needs to undergo a generational change after the Paris Olympic cycle, and the Asian Cup serves as a platform for young players to train and gain experience. Nevertheless, even with this consideration, Liu Guoliang's refusal of the Asian Cup invitation appears to reflect his clear stance on the future direction of the team. In some upcoming major continental competitions, the participation opportunities for players…

In the sport of table tennis, which is hailed as the national game, every athlete, coach, and manager carries the hopes and dreams of countless people. In today's table tennis world, there is one name that seems to be closely linked with these expectations and dreams - Liu Guoliang, Chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association and First Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Recently, Liu Guoliang has been facing a difficult period in his career. As the Chairman of WTT (World Table Tennis Corporation), his every move is closely watched. However, some new policies introduced by WTT have not entirely won the favor of athletes and fans. These policies have sparked controversy and subjected Liu Guoliang to criticism from some fans. At the same time, the General Administration of Sport is vigorously rectifying fan culture, and as a top performer in the sports world, the national table tennis team has naturally been drawn into this. In this process, Liu Guoliang unexpectedly became the focus of some public opinion, being pointed out as the "mastermind" behind the proliferation of fan culture. This undoubtedly added immense pressure on him and made him a focal figure in the storm of the table tennis world. However, when we delve deeper into Liu Guoliang's contributions to the table tennis arena, we find that these criticisms are not enough to overshadow his remarkable achievements. Since Liu Guoliang took office as the First Vice President of the ITTF, he has achieved significant success in promoting table tennis. He has not only worked to…

On January 11th, Beijing time, the WTT Star Challenge Doha Station is in full swing. The open event is nearing its end, and the performance of the national table tennis players has been a mixed bag. The men's singles team suffered a complete wipeout, with no one advancing to the top eight list, which is somewhat regrettable. The women's doubles team lost in the final to Japanese opponents, missing out on the championship. As a result, the men's singles and women's doubles teams have lost two titles. In the women's singles quarterfinals, national table tennis player Chen Yi faced her teammate Qian Tianyi. It was expected to be a closely matched game, but surprisingly, young Chen Yi completely dominated Qian Tianyi, not giving her much opportunity. Chen Yi won three consecutive sets with scores of 11:9, 11:9, and 12:10, securing a decisive victory with a total score of 3:0 and successfully advancing to the top four in the women's singles. In another women's singles quarterfinal, Japanese player Miharu Kuwabara faced South Korean player Shin Yubin. In this open event, Japanese mainstays such as Tomokazu Harimoto, Miyuu Kihara, and Hina Hayata were eliminated one after another, but instead, Miharu Kuwabara and Misuzu Nagasaki performed admirably. In the match, Miharu Kuwabara took advantage of her unique playing style and completely suppressed Shin Yubin, winning three sets in a row with a total score of 3:0 to advance to the top four. Next, the women's singles semifinals continued, with national table tennis player Chen Yi facing Japanese player Miharu Kuwabara. Both are World…

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has teamed up with WTT and three union members to form a five-person working group, which has quickly caused a stir in the sports world. The main task of this working group is to solve the communication problems between WTT and table tennis players, especially regarding the controversial system implemented by WTT - non-participation leads to penalties, which has been upgraded to fines this year. This system has led to the withdrawal of top Chinese table tennis players Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong from the WTT rankings, theoretically also absenting them from WTT commercial events, which is a significant blow to the promotion of table tennis. After its establishment, WTT's commercial events have almost occupied most of the year's competitions. However, at the end of last year's world rankings, none of the top ten men's singles were champions of the three major singles events, which is unprecedented in the 25-year history of the ITTF. The absence of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng has left fans deeply regretful. WTT also realizes that relying solely on young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin is not enough to maintain the attention of the events. In the face of difficulties, people pin their hopes on this five-person working group, expecting them to propose effective solutions. As the first deputy chairman of the ITTF and the chairman of WTT, Liu Guoliang has previously proposed two forward-looking measures. One is to grant veterans and famous players exemption rights to participate in competitions, avoiding penalties for…

The International Table Tennis Federation has issued three statements, indicating that Liu Guoliang is considering recalling Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long in hopes of their return to international competition to once again contend for world championships. Discussing the recent stance of the International Table Tennis Federation, it is clear that there is an intention to recall the three major champions of the national table tennis team. This includes super Grand Slam player Fan Zhendong, world-class athlete Ma Long, and Chen Meng, who has won two Olympic singles titles. The decision of three national table tennis players to withdraw from the world rankings has indeed been controversial. Now, the International Table Tennis Federation has posted articles for three consecutive days, not only praising the three players but also affirming their contributions to table tennis. In upcoming competitions, Liu Guoliang has made an important decision: he wants to retain Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, especially Fan Zhendong, who is only 27 years old. Logically speaking, he should have no problem participating in another Olympic Games. If Fan Zhendong teams up with Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong, it is highly likely that the national team will be able to secure gold medals in the next Olympics. However, Wang Chuqin's state is still relatively unstable, and as a 19-year-old young mainstay, Lin Shidong still has a long way to go. Therefore, once Fan Zhendong returns to the men's team, it will provide greater assistance for future matches. Although Fan Zhendong has indeed made up his mind to retire, Liu Guoliang…

Recently, Li Quanqiang, the director of China's Volleyball Sports Management Center, was removed from his position. There are many rumors about his problems, mostly suggesting that he may have been negligent or had an authoritarian style in personnel management, but it is likely that there is more to it. The fact that he was thoroughly investigated by a working group suggests that there might be corruption involved; otherwise, mere laziness or incompetence would not lead to imprisonment. As for another national sport in China, table tennis, the situation with the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) seems even more direct and murky. Several top Chinese table tennis players recently withdrew from the world rankings, causing quite a stir. Naturally, as athletes, they would not easily give up their hard-earned high rankings. Their decision to withdraw must have been driven by their own difficulties. The reality is simple yet brutal: the players were forced to participate in a competition they did not value, and they were unwilling to serve as pawns for certain interest groups. Currently, Chinese players have a very tight schedule, and the WTT (World Table Tennis) competitions do not offer significant benefits. This is a commercial event where the rewards do not match the efforts, and players face hefty fines for missing events. Therefore, withdrawing from the ranking system has become their only way out. However, this also means that they will be unable to participate in any future international competitions due to the loss of ranking points, which could be seen as forcing them into early retirement during…

Recently, the collaboration between WTT (World Table Tennis) and the Chinese Table Tennis Association seems to have sparked considerable controversy. Upon the release of this news, there was an immediate uproar, with people discussing the issues behind it. A seasoned sports journalist revealed that some companies cooperating with WTT are under investigation, and even officials have been implicated. This news quickly garnered widespread attention, with many expressing hope for a fair and clean environment for athletes. More surprisingly, the journalist mentioned a name - Wang Zhongqi. This individual was once the head of the Henan Provincial Table Tennis Association and also served as Vice President of the Henan Provincial Sports General Association. In the past, he made significant efforts for the landing of WTT events in China, promoting the hosting of the WTT World Cup Finals in Xinxiang. He could be considered a crucial "link" between WTT and the Chinese sports world. WTT even awarded him the "Outstanding Contribution Award," which is not an award given to just anyone, but personally presented by Liu Guoliang. Unexpectedly, Wang Zhongqi is now under investigation due to personal issues, leaving many shocked. It appears that the matter is far from over, with ongoing reviews by relevant departments. Notably, the Chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association seems to have been made aware of the situation. Many netizens, upon seeing this news, felt a glimmer of hope. Some netizens commented, "I hope this time we can thoroughly clean up the chaos behind WTT; athletes really need a fair environment." Indeed, as more and more…

The title of the article is "Bad News! ITTF Officially Announces New Rankings: National Table Tennis Loses World No. 1". The content discusses the recent changes in the international table tennis rankings, where the Chinese national team has lost its world number one position in certain categories. Despite maintaining top positions in men's and women's singles, the team has seen a decrease in the number of top ten rankings, particularly with the withdrawal of key players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. The article explores whether China's dominance in the sport can continue to be as stable as before. The men's singles have relied on top-level players to maintain their position, with Fan Zhendong being a core player known for his stability and dominance. However, with his withdrawal from the rankings, there is a question of who will fill the gap. Currently, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong hold the top two spots in the men's singles, with Lin, an 18-year-old rising star, drawing attention. Young players like Lin face challenges in consistency, psychological strength, and match experience. The article also mentions the rise of competitors from Germany and Japan in the rankings, posing potential threats to China's overall stability. In women's doubles, China has lost the world number one spot to the South Korean pair of Tian Zhixi and Shin Yubin, which is concerning given China's traditional strength in doubles events. The South Korean duo's success is not by chance, with Tian being a versatile player and the pair showing great chemistry. Japanese doubles players are also improving rapidly, narrowing the…