North Korea has recently been swept up in a sports frenzy, all thanks to her. A 23-year-old table tennis player named Kim Kum-Song is quietly rewriting the history of North Korean sports with her unique charm. Despite having no endorsements, no fan clubs, and a monthly salary of only 300 yuan, she has shone on the international stage and become an idol for all of North Korea. On October 13, 2024, at the women's singles final of the Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, the atmosphere was so tense it could be cut with a knife. Kim Kum-Song, this North Korean girl standing at just 1.49 meters tall and possessing a simple, student-like demeanor, stood in the center of the court. Across from her was Japanese player Zhang Benmei, another formidable opponent. The match began, and Kim Kum-Song quickly entered the game, gradually taking control of the court with her steady defense and sharp offense. Zhang Benmei was not to be outdone, using her excellent speed and reactions to engage in a fierce battle with Kim Kum-Song. In the crucial moment, Kim Kum-Song relied on her tenacious fighting spirit and outstanding mental fortitude to defeat her opponent with a score of 3-1, winning the women's singles championship. As the joy of victory welled up in her heart, tears sparkled in Kim Kum-Song's eyes. She knew that at this moment, she had not only won glory for herself but also written a new chapter in the history of North Korean table tennis. This was North Korea's first Asian Championship singles title, a brilliant…

Oh, the sports world has been buzzing lately! Lin Gaoyuan's withdrawal from the competition hasn't settled yet, and now two North Korean table tennis masters, Kim Gyeong-yong and Byeon Song-gyeong, have also announced their withdrawal from the WTT Singapore Grand Slam. This is quite puzzling. Is WTT really going to impose a $10,000 fine? Let's start with Lin Gaoyuan's withdrawal. It caused quite a stir online, with many people asking: Will there be a fine for withdrawing? In fact, not only Lin Gaoyuan, but many other players have withdrawn as well, such as those from Nigeria, Vanuatu, Romania... the list goes on! Among them, the withdrawal of the two North Korean players has drawn the most attention. Think about it, a $10,000 fine might not seem like much to us, but for an average North Korean worker, that's 15 years' worth of salary! That's no small amount! This money could feed their family for several years, right? Some say, isn't WTT being a bit inhumane? Is this fine standard too "international"? Athletes travel thousands of miles, only to not even make it to the singles quarterfinals, and end up losing money. Who can bear that? The cost of airfare, accommodation, living expenses... it all adds up to a significant sum! In my opinion, winning the competition is naturally joyful, but don't be too harsh when you lose. After all, the competition is meant to promote table tennis, not to exploit the athletes. Now, let's consider whether the prize money is enough to cover the cost of participating. If the prize…

In the current view, the strength of the three players is as follows: Sun Yingsha > Zhang Benmei ≈ Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ After the mid-cycle of the Los Angeles period, the change in strength is: Zhang Benmei > Sun Yingsha ≈ Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ At the 2024 Asian Championships, Kim Kyeong-yong won the championship, Zhang Benmei finished second, and Sun Yingsha withdrew from the competition. According to recent results, it should be assumed that Kim Kyeong-yong is the strongest. However, I believe that results are a comprehensive reflection of strength, state, on-site testing, and adaptive responses during matches.‌ During the Asian Championships, both Sun Yingsha and Zhang Benmei were obviously affected in terms of physical condition and energy, especially Sun Yingsha, who continuously participated in commercial activities after the Paris Olympics and reached the finals in multiple commercial events afterward, which means she played the most number of games. Zhang Benmei followed closely behind, while Kim Kyeong-yong did not participate in any international competitions.‌ Looking at their encounters, Zhang Benmei met Kim Kyeong-yong for the first time, while Sun Yingsha had previously competed in mixed doubles and then met again in the team event at the Asian Championships. Therefore, among these three players, Sun Yingsha and Zhang Benmei have been more exposed in international competitions, and their playing styles are familiar to almost all opponents. From this perspective, Kim Kyeong-yong has an advantage.‌ Based on the above objective situation, I believe that the current strength of the three players should be: Sun Yingsha, Zhang Benmei, Kim Kyeong-yong.‌ After the Asian Championships, Kim…