Translation of the article content into English: It must be said that the WTT World Table Tennis League is really experiencing one trouble after another. The incident where Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings has not yet truly subsided, and now the Lin Gaoyuan incident has arisen, putting the WTT World Table Tennis League in a difficult situation. Some time ago, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the World Table Tennis League, triggering intense discussions among the media and fans. Although the WTT World Table Tennis League responded promptly, the fans were not convinced. Later, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) personally intervened, established a working group, and reviewed the existing regulations. Only then was the matter temporarily settled, with the media and fans waiting for the ITTF's investigation results. Now, another challenge confronts the WTT World Table Tennis League. If handled carelessly, it could potentially stir up another storm. Recently, the WTT International Table Tennis Federation officially announced on social media that Lin Gaoyuan had withdrawn from the WTT Singapore Grand Slam event, with Xue Fei replacing him. If this happened before, it would have been completely normal and would not have attracted attention, as athletes withdrawing from competitions is quite common. However, the situation is different now. The WTT International Table Tennis Federation has just introduced new rules requiring athletes to submit their next season's schedule arrangements by the end of the year. Athletes who withdraw from competitions will not only face a penalty of being assigned zero points but also…

National Table Tennis Role Model of Loyalty: Chen Meng Takes the Lead to Help Fan Zhendong, Sibling Affection Deep The sibling affection in the national table tennis team: Fan Zhendong challenges the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), and Chen Meng announces her withdrawal from the world rankings on the same day. What a touching display of sibling affection is this? Back when Fan Zhendong emerged as a 16-year-old prodigy, he was the youngest member of the national table tennis team and was once the team's darling, much like the current top player Wang Chuqin. At that time, Zhang Jike was the brother who doted on him the most, while Liu Shiwen and Chen Meng from the women's team were very fond of this younger brother. Now, with news of Chen Meng appearing on variety shows and recording the Spring Festival Gala being exposed, the public is increasingly seeing clearly that the 30-year-old Chen Meng has basically retired from the table tennis arena, which is not the same as the 27-year-old Fan Zhendong, who is still in his prime. In fact, Chen Meng could have chosen not to make this statement and left quietly in a relatively mild manner, which would not have offended the leaders of the national table tennis team and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). However, Chen Meng is very righteous; she chose to stand with her younger brother Fan Zhendong from back then, not letting him fight alone. She understands that when two Olympic singles champions speak out together, the impact is completely different. In fact,…

The recent withdrawal of Fan Zhendong from the international rankings has sparked interest in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, holds three positions: chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, executive vice-chairman of the ITTF, and chairman of the WTT board. Recently, media outlets have been digging into some doubts surrounding these roles, providing some insights. Shanghai Television's "Look News" program raised several questions: for example, how can the ITTF ensure the depth and objectivity of its investigation into WTT when they are essentially the same entity? Additionally, the ITTF originally held a 100% stake in WTT, which later became 85%; where did the remaining 15% go? Why hasn't WTT's 2023 financial report been made public yet? Tencent Sports' "Hoson Observation" column wrote an in-depth article that provides some answers. The article clarifies that WTT is a company dedicated to operating the ITTF's tour events, and there is no doubt that they are one and the same. Some netizens even discovered that the official accounts of the ITTF and WTT may be operated by the same person or company, so the ITTF's so-called investigation into WTT is akin to investigating itself, which would yield no results. However, the ITTF's original 100% stake in WTT became 85% after 2022; where did the remaining 15% go? The article answers this question. A meeting record of the ITTF shows that the 15% stake was transferred to a company called "Word Sports," whose legal representative is Lei…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the latest world rankings. Among the five individual events, the Chinese table tennis team has taken three of them. Compared to the previous period, China has lost another world number one! In the men's singles, Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong are ranked first and second! Wang Chuqin leading is not surprising. Lin Shidong, on the other hand, has won the singles titles in five consecutive competitions after the Paris Olympics, including the Chinese Grand Slam title. Lin Shidong's world ranking has soared, currently ranked second. Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan are ranked fifth and ninth respectively. Among foreign association players, Japanese star Zhang Jike is ranked third. Xiaolei Lun is ranked fourth, with Hugo, Moregad, and Franziska ranked sixth to eighth. In the women's singles rankings, Sun Yingsha leads, followed by Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong ranked second to fourth. Japanese players Hina Hayata, Miyuu Higa, and others are ranked fifth to seventh. In the mixed doubles event, Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha remain at the top of the world rankings, with the Lin Shidong and Kuai Man combination ranked third, and Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Yidi ranked eighth. In the men's doubles, before the year-end finals, the Chinese pair of Xiang Peng and Yuan Licen were ranked first. After the year-end finals, the French Lebrun brothers topped the world rankings after winning the year-end finals. In this issue's world rankings, the Lebrun brothers still lead. It is worth noting that we have lost the world number one…

The Doha Star Challenge was supposed to be a stage filled with stars and fierce competition. However, an unexpected change has cast a shadow over the Chinese National Table Tennis Men's Team. The already incomplete men's team has been further weakened by Zhou Qihao's withdrawal due to injury, reducing the number of players from three to two, presenting an unprecedented challenge for the team's lineup. The national table tennis team embarked on this journey with the intention of training newcomers and sharpening their youthful swords. Unfortunately, the harsh reality often exceeds expectations, and the significant reduction in personnel has made this expectation seem luxurious. These young players, who are just starting out, face such a severe test. Can they carry the flag and live up to everyone's hopes? This is not only a trial of their skills but also a severe test of their psychological qualities. Looking at the women's team, five major players have set out together, with a complete lineup and high morale, forming a stark contrast with the men's team's plight. On one side, there is a strong army, and on the other, a lone fight. Such a scene can't help but make people feel cold. The two brave men of the men's team are about to embark on a difficult journey of "one person guarding a city." Every step forward will be a direct dialogue with the top foreign association players, which can be seen as a prelude to the Olympics. Zhou Qihao's withdrawal has also sparked another controversy - the discussion on point deductions and…

International Table Tennis Federation's Annual Salary Exposed: President Solin at 1.1million,PredecessoratOnly1.1 million, Predecessor at Only 1.1million,PredecessoratOnly220,000, Liu Guoliang Hidden Heavyweight! As mainstream media Tencent Sports "Hosen Observation" dug out the WTT share transfer report, even more explosive information was discovered in this report: the annual salary information of current public officials of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).‌ As we all know, the current ITTF President is Petra Solin, who also serves as the Executive Vice President of Finance, Chairman of the Swedish Table Tennis Association, and a member of the International Olympic Committee. Her predecessor was Viktor, who was previously ousted by Solin and Liu Guoliang for suspected corruption. Liu Guoliang is the First Vice President of the ITTF and Chairman of the WTT Board. "Hosen Observation" directly pointed out the ITTF's salary report: ITTF President Ms. Solin, as the top leader, has an annual salary of $150,300. According to the latest exchange rate of 7.38 RMB to USD, this converts to RMB 1,109,214, approximately 1.1 million RMB. In contrast, Solin's predecessor Viktor had an annual salary of only $30,500, which converts to RMB 225,090, approximately 220,000 RMB. This means that under Solin's leadership, the ITTF gave itself an increase of 880,000 RMB. According to media reports, the reason for Viktor's resignation was suspected corruption. At that time, Solin joined forces with Liu Guoliang to force him to step down, and upon taking office, Solin received an increase of 880,000 RMB. It is worth noting that this report did not disclose Liu Guoliang's annual salary, or rather, Liu Guoliang's…

Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the latest world rankings. Although Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the world rankings, which has had some impact on the national table tennis team (Guo Ping), Guo Ping is still the main theme in the top ten men's singles and women's singles world rankings. However, compared to previous world rankings, there are three fewer Guo Ping players in the top ten. In the men's singles, Guo Ping players Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong are ranked first and second, Liang Jingkun is ranked fifth, and Lin Gaoyuan is ranked ninth. Xiang Peng is ranked 22nd, and Zhou Qihao is ranked 36th. In the women's singles, Guo Ping players Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xintong occupy the top four spots, with Qian Tianyi ranked 11th, He Zhuojia ranked 35th, Fan Siqu ranked 36th, Chen Yi ranked 39th, Shi Xunyao ranked 40th, and Kuai Man ranked 44th. Although the singles rankings of the Guo Ping men's and women's teams have not been significantly affected, careful fans have noticed that Guo Ping has lost its number one spot in women's doubles! According to the latest world rankings, the South Korean pair of Tian Zhixi/Shen Yubin has successfully topped the charts, firmly occupying the world's first place, while the Japanese pair of Daito Masaaki/Sakura Oshima temporarily ranks second, and the Chinese pair of Qian Tianyi/Chen Xintong ranks third in the world. Prior to this, the Guo Ping pair of Chen Meng/Wang Manyu had always been ranked first in women's…

In the past two days, the collective withdrawal of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long from the world rankings has caused a stir, with developments beyond everyone's expectations. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) quickly formed a five-person investigation team to thoroughly investigate the rules and regulations of the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). However, Shanghai media directly pointed out the most critical issue - the ITTF originally held 100% of WTT's shares, but it mysteriously became 85%. Where did the missing 15% go? Why is the 2023 financial report still untraceable? After watching the program "Look at News" on Shanghai TV, I think they made a particularly accurate point. The fairness of this investigation team is very questionable, after all, the ITTF is the major shareholder of WTT, which is essentially investigating itself. Fan Zhendong has really been pushed into a corner this time. I remember he once said in an interview that he wanted to play table tennis for life like Timo Boll and become a legendary player. However, these WTT regulations are simply consuming the athletes. Mandatory participation is one thing, but they also set up a harsh punishment mechanism - fines for withdrawing from the competition, and points deducted from the ranking. Isn't this forcing the athletes to their death? Xiaopang (Fan Zhendong's nickname) is really anxious this time, sending several messages to clarify his position. As the current world number one player, he dares to be the first to challenge the unreasonable regulations of WTT, and this courage is not something just anyone can…

The International Table Tennis Federation's investigation into WTT has yet to yield any results. However, most media outlets are not optimistic about this investigation. Although the investigation team does not include Liu Guoliang, the head of WTT, the composition of the investigation team appears to be a self-examination by WTT. This has led fans to believe that the possibility of rule changes allowing Fan Zhendong to return is slim. Liu Guoliang has already stated that Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng can represent China with wild cards, leaving room for the national table tennis team's need for these players. Before the International Table Tennis Federation's investigation team could reach a conclusion, WTT and Liu Guoliang suffered another blow when two more top players officially announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, further weakening WTT's star lineup. The withdrawal of the female player in particular poses a significant blow to WTT's future development. Who are the players who have withdrawn from the world rankings? The first is Chuang Chih-yuan, a veteran from Chinese Taipei, born in 1981, who is now 43 years old. In light of increased injuries, Chuang made the decisive choice to withdraw from the WTT world rankings after WTT introduced fines for missing matches. Currently, Chuang's annual WTT winnings are not substantial, and WTT does not cover athletes' travel and accommodation costs. In such circumstances, if an athlete fails to reach the top four, they essentially lose money. Therefore, Chuang also chose to withdraw from the world rankings. The second player to withdraw from the world rankings…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the WTT Star Challenge Doha station opened, with no Chinese team players participating in the first day's qualifying matches, leaving the national table tennis team without any matches on the first day. What netizens and fans are most concerned about is still the self-examination of ITTF and WTT as well as the financial report of WTT. This article introduces the former chairman Thomas Weikert, current chairman Petra Sorling, ITTF Chief Executive Officer Steve Danton, and the current power structure of ITTF to interpret the power structure of the upper management of the International Table Tennis Federation. Firstly, it should be noted that almost all international organizations in the world are currently controlled by Europeans and Americans. As an international sports organization, the International Table Tennis Federation can be likened to "occupying a mountain as a king" in an inappropriate metaphor. Theoretically, the International Olympic Committee is the superior organization of the International Table Tennis Federation, but the IOC cannot carry out substantive supervision over the International Table Tennis Federation. Legally speaking, the Court of Arbitration for Sport is an institution that constrains almost all international sports organizations, but that is only symbolic. From the perspective of financial situation and organizational management, the International Table Tennis Federation has high autonomy. Who can become the president of the International Table Tennis Federation? There have been eight presidents of the International Table Tennis Federation so far, only Ichiyo Oikawa and Xu Yisheng were former world-class players, and Sharara had worked as a coach for the Canadian team early…