During his playing career, he won six world championships, becoming a monument in the history of Chinese badminton. After retiring and transitioning to coaching, Li Yongbo went on to cultivate 92 world champions, adding a rich stroke to the history of the national badminton team.However, it was unexpected that such an accomplished coach would announce his resignation, not only declining a million-dollar offer from the sports industry but also choosing to go abroad to grow durians. What could have led Li Yongbo to abandon his vows and prefer growing durians over returning as a coach? Coaching CareerIn 1993, after just retiring, badminton athlete Li Yongbo finally had the chance to enjoy life. At the same time, he received multiple invitations hoping for him to work with their national teams, offering attractive salaries and benefits.As Li Yongbo pondered his options, he unexpectedly received a notice recalling him to the national team. Without hesitation, Li Yongbo returned to the national team.After discussions, Li Yongbo learned that the leadership wanted him to become the badminton team's coach.At this point, the national badminton team found itself in an awkward position; experienced and accomplished older players had retired, while new players were not yet able to carry the load.The decision to choose Li Yongbo stemmed from his extensive experience in major competitions and his record of winning six world championships.Suddenly entrusted with a significant responsibility, Li Yongbo was unsure if he could teach effectively or if the methods that suited him would work for others. However, since the country needed him, he felt it was…

On December 24, 2024, veteran sports blogger He Xiaolong posted on his personal social media platform, insisting that Liu Guoliang had been fired. He Xiaolong has a massive following of 473,000 fans on Weibo, with a V index of 83.73 in sports and ranked No. 6 in live streaming, making him a popular sports blogger with an IP address located in Shaanxi. After He Xiaolong's message was released, it garnered significant attention from netizens. Many believed that He Xiaolong had access to first-hand information and trusted his claims without question. Known for his sharp words, He Xiaolong has frequently commented on the national table tennis team on his personal Weibo account, insinuating Liu Guoliang as the cause of the so-called "fan culture." Numerous netizens developed a prejudice against Liu Guoliang after reading He Xiaolong's posts. Just as the rumors about Liu Guoliang's dismissal were escalating, CCTV International aired an interview video with Liu Guoliang at an opportune moment. It turned out that on December 24, 2024, the National Sports Director's Conference was held in Beijing, where Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, participated. Following the conference, Liu Guoliang accepted an interview with a CCTV journalist, discussing his future work plans. Liu Guoliang stated: The national table tennis team will establish a new team, adjusting both athletes and coaches while vigorously cultivating young players and providing them with more competition opportunities. The plan is divided into four phases: the first year for cultivation, the second year for maturation, the third year for sprinting, and the fourth…