The situation escalates as "Little Fatty" returns to CCTV1, WTT regrets its actions, and the ITTF's attempt at deception is exposed The 27-year-old Fan Zhendong, a player of great significance in the international table tennis arena, has chosen to confront WTT head-on, a decision that has undoubtedly caused a stir in the table tennis world. Following this, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) quickly responded by deciding to form a five-person group to investigate WTT's rules and regulations. However, regardless of the investigation's outcome, the fact that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the international arena has become a fait accompli. While Chen Meng and Ma Long are nearing the end of their careers, making their decisions somewhat understandable, Fan Zhendong's situation is markedly different, as he has been confirmed to have been forced to withdraw. He once openly stated his hope to have a long career like veteran player Timo Boll, becoming a legendary athlete. However, reality is so cruel that Fan Zhendong ultimately could not persevere. Under the immense pressure of the Olympics, he was able to rally and achieve a great comeback. Facing WTT's unreasonable rules, he chose not to endure any longer, which is precisely what everyone admires about him; he became the first person to dare to stand up against WTT! In an interview, Fan Zhendong said, "If we look at it from a long-term perspective, I hope to have a very long career, like Boll. Only with a long time is it possible to become a legend. If it's too short, it…

Recently, the table tennis world has been in an uproar! Big names like Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, who are hot favorites for the grand slam titles, have collectively decided to give up their world rankings due to new regulations from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). This unprecedented move in the international table tennis arena has left many fans both regretful and puzzled: why are these top athletes willing to relinquish their hard-earned world rankings? Is this a painful transition from rule "revolution," or is it a complete disaster? With the introduction of the new rules and the protests from top athletes, the table tennis world seems to be facing a storm. In fact, these top athletes are busy dropping their rankings not because their competitive form has declined, but because of the "high load" imposed by the new rules. The ITTF requires players to participate in more matches throughout the year; otherwise, they will face fines or even harsher penalties. At first glance, this seems somewhat akin to a "996" schedule, which the players' bodies cannot endure! For Fan Zhendong, this "withdrawal from ranking" was also a helpless move, but it did not affect his outstanding performance on the court. At the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong sealed his legend with a series of remarkable performances. He first defeated Japanese star Tomokazu Harimoto with lightning speed and then overcame Swedish rising star Truls Moregard in the final, breaking through layers of obstacles to successfully win the Olympic singles championship. Moreover, this victory made him a historic figure…

The 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, why has the ITTF's 100% stake in WTT become 85%, and where did the remaining 15% go? Why hasn't WTT's 2023 financial report been made public yet? Today, Tencent Sports' "Husen Observation" column published a deep article that provides some answers. The article clarifies that WTT is a company dedicated to operating the ITTF's tour events, and they are undoubtedly one entity. Some netizens even found out 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 will likely yield no results. However, the ITTF originally held 100% of WTT's shares, which later became 85%. Where did the remaining 15% go? The article answers this question. A meeting record of the ITTF shows that the 15% was transferred to a company called "Word Sports," whose legal representative is Lei Zhenjian. He also attended the meeting…

Focus on Sports News, Pay Attention to On and Off the Field Recently, the collective withdrawal from the world rankings by two Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, has caused a stir in the table tennis world. In fact, not only Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the rankings, but also a more heavyweight player, Ma Long, who is regarded as the GOAT of the table tennis world. Moreover, it is said that Ma Long was the first of the three to withdraw from the rankings, although he did not publicly declare his withdrawal like Fan and Chen. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are of great influence and status in the world table tennis arena. Coupled with some deficiencies in WTT's participation regulations, this incident has gradually evolved into a game of wits and battles between top players and WTT. The situation seems to be escalating. After a period of fermentation, seeing that neither side has shown any signs of "bowing," the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) finally decided to send an "envoy" for investigation. On the afternoon of January 3rd, the international table tennis world officially announced an important message: A special investigation team will be established to solve the series of problems raised by the players recently and conduct a comprehensive review of the existing regulations. The members of this investigation team include: ITTF Athletes Committee Chairman Achtar, ITTF Executive Committee Vice Chairman Mieshifov; WTT Chief Event Officer Barsa, WTT Player Relations Director Sehweng. The decision of the ITTF is a positive response…

Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has once again become a joke. First, Liu Guoliang responded directly to this matter: regarding whether Chen Meng, Ma Long, and Fan Zhendong can still participate in international competitions in the future? Liu Guoliang stated that based on their contributions to the national table tennis team, they can always participate in competitions with a wild card qualification. It can be said that this move is really too harsh, meaning that when the national table tennis team needs you to participate in the competition, you must come. Not coming is an expression of not loving your country. The country has invested so many resources in training you, but you do not put the honor of the country first. On the other hand, the national table tennis team has already agreed to the applications of the three, which means that the three no longer have a world ranking. When they want to participate in competitions themselves, the national table tennis team may not give them the opportunity. Therefore, Liu Guoliang's move is invincible, completely controlling the athletes. Due to the huge network public opinion caused by this incident, both WTT and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) have now posted articles to shift responsibility onto each other. First, the official WTT account posted that the ITTF has established a special working group responsible for collecting feedback from athletes and reviewing existing regulations. They will hold a player forum at the end of the month during the WTT Singapore Grand Slam to provide…

International Table Tennis Federation Official Announcement! The World Cup list has been released: four main players from the national team are absent, and many famous players have opted out. With the changing landscape of international table tennis, the 2024 Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup has once again become a focal point for global table tennis enthusiasts. This event, which brings together elite players from various countries, not only showcases the passion and glory of the national sport but also serves as a competition between teamwork and individual skills. This year's tournament is particularly noteworthy due to changes in the participating teams. As a traditional powerhouse, the Chinese table tennis team has sent a squad primarily composed of young players, which is not only a testament to their trust in the younger generation's abilities but also a bold attempt towards the future. Meanwhile, the situations of other national and regional teams vary; some have chosen to go all out, while others appear more conservative. In this competition, familiar faces such as Ma Long and Fan Zhendong are missing from China's lineup, replaced by new talents like Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, along with women's group players Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, etc., forming a vibrant new roster. This arrangement reflects the national team's emphasis on cultivating successors and has brought much anticipation from the audience. Especially the two young players, Lin Shidong and Kuai Man, their selection into such a high-level competition is undoubtedly an affirmation of their strength. However, it is worth noting that among other participating countries or regions,…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, Chinese fans finally received an official statement from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), announcing the establishment of an investigation team to address issues raised by players and review existing regulations. According to the list of members for this working group, the leader is Sharath Kamal Achanta, the chairman of the ITTF Athletes Committee. This Indian national serves as co-chair of the ITTF Athletes Committee with Liu Shiwen, but surprisingly, Liu Shiwen was not included in the list, which puzzled many people. However, from a practical perspective, excluding Liu Shiwen is not discriminatory; it is highly likely due to the principle of avoiding conflicts of interest since both Liu Shiwen and Fan Zhendong are Chinese nationals. Furthermore, Liu Guoliang, as the first vice-chairman of the ITTF and chairman of the WTT World Table Tennis Corporation, is himself the subject of the review. Therefore, it is not feasible to allow him to act as both judge and player, making his exclusion from the main list entirely reasonable. Despite the absence of Liu Guoliang and his protégé Liu Shiwen, the WTT World Table Tennis Corporation has stated its full support for the ITTF Executive Board's decision to establish a special working group and backs the mission of this working group. Fan Zhendong's dissatisfaction with the WTT's霸王条款 (tyrannical clauses) does not merely reflect his personal subjective will. As early as the previous Olympic cycle, many foreign association players, such as Aruna and Simon Gauzy, had repeatedly criticized various WTT rules and regulations, which was no longer a secret.…

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The news that Fan Zhendong withdrew from the world rankings has caused quite a stir, leaving me somewhat confused, as if someone suddenly didn't want their report card anymore. Despite being ranked first in the world, he said he didn't want it and just let it go. This matter is simple in one sense, but also really complicated. Before the New Year's Day, the Chinese Table Tennis Association issued a statement saying that Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng were going to withdraw from the world rankings. This came out of nowhere and caught everyone off guard. This boils down to the athletes not wanting to participate anymore, feeling that the current competition rules are unfair to them. Instead of being led by the nose, they might as well not play at all. After all, they can still compete domestically and life goes on as usual. These three athletes are indeed tough. They knew that withdrawing from the world rankings would make it difficult for them to participate in international competitions in the future, yet they made this decision together. Their united stance is truly admirable. Liu Guoliang also stood with the athletes this time, saying that he fully supports the athletes in protecting their rights. This statement warms the heart, after all, family takes care of family. In essence, withdrawing from the world rankings is a signal, telling the International Table Tennis Federation not to overstep. Chinese players are not easy to bully. Everyone is doing this for the good of the sport, so why make things so…

Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, three giants of table tennis, have withdrawn from the world rankings and are essentially bidding farewell to the international stage. Ma Long can be said to have no regrets, Fan Zhendong retired too early in his prime, and Chen Meng is still missing a World Championship women's singles title for a perfect career, yet everything has returned to zero. When world rankings determine eligibility for competitions, wild cards may be the only opportunity. What will happen next remains to be seen. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has published a summary and evaluation of their careers due to the "departure" of these three individuals. What did ITTF say? Please read on. On the last day of 2024, the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced that the three most representative figures in table tennis - Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng - have withdrawn from the ITTF world rankings. Ma Long is hailed as one of the greatest table tennis players in history, achieving unparalleled success in his illustrious career. He is a two-time singles Olympic champion (2016, 2020), a three-time singles world champion (2015, 2017, 2019), and a three-time singles World Cup champion (2012, 2015, 2024), making him one of the few grand slam winners in the sport. Known as "Dragon," Ma Long extended his dominance to team events, winning numerous world team championships and Olympic team gold medals for China. His record-breaking world No. 1 ranking further highlights his dominance in the sport, as he held the top spot longer than any…