Ma Long and Fan Zhendong are currently attending the fashion week in Milan, Italy, which is also Ma Long's first appearance at a fashion week. Their stylish outfits, including a blue leather jacket and oriental-inspired Chinese-style suits, have impressed netizens with their elegance and sophistication. Not only do they excel on the sports field, winning glory for the country, but they also shine in the fashion world with their good looks and charisma. They are confident enough to face the close-up cameras of G Society without any fear of unedited photos. When asked to rate his fashion performance, Ma Long said he has improved from a score of 6 to 8.5, leaving room for further improvement of 1.5 points. At the show, Ma Long sat next to Li Xian to watch the show. After the event, Ma Long even presented Li Xian with a signed racket. Men's Folio Singapore has released the best celebrity looks at the 2025 Milan Fashion Week, and Ma Long's Prada ambassador look was selected! Ma Long visited Esquire Fashion, expressing new expectations for 2025: "I hope to try different experiences." He also shared his thoughts on maintaining a youthful lifestyle: "Maintaining regular sleep patterns and appropriate exercise can keep both the body and mind young." Fan Zhendong posted two updates on social media, thanking Armani and expressing his intention to return to Milan. Fan Zhendong's limited-edition baseball look caught everyone's attention, perfectly blending his sense of fashion with his athletic talent, making people envious. Standing in the center among international figures, Fan Zhendong has carved…

Lin Gaoyuan: Love and Responsibility, the Tender Years of a Ping Pong Warrior Hey, fellow table tennis enthusiasts, today we're going to talk about a heartwarming story involving a familiar face in the world of ping pong—Lin Gaoyuan. In 2025, this tough competitor on the court faced a major upheaval in his life—his father passed away due to illness, leaving him with a complex mix of emotions and immense sorrow. Lin Gaoyuan is a shining star in our table tennis scene. Known for his sharp playing style and comprehensive skills, he never fails to surprise the audience during matches. Who would have thought that such a formidable player on the court is actually a filial young man behind the scenes? His father has always been his pillar of strength. Throughout his upbringing, the elder man went to great lengths to support Lin Gaoyuan's dreams of becoming a professional table tennis player. Now, with his father's sudden passing, Lin Gaoyuan feels an indescribable sense of loss. In light of these circumstances, Lin Gaoyuan made a decision that surprised many—he gave up the opportunity to participate in the Singapore Grand Slam and did not return to the national team's training camp in Hainan. Instead, he chose to stay at the Guangzhou Ersha Training Base in Guangdong to train with the provincial team. Why? As he put it, he wanted to spend more time with his mother. With his father gone, his mother is undoubtedly the one who suffers the most. Lin Gaoyuan doesn't want her to feel lonely or helpless. This filial…

Recently, the world table tennis arena has been quite lively, so much so that it's a bit confusing. Why? Many athletes are fleeing! Withdrawing from the world rankings? Withdrawing from competitions? What exactly is going on? First, let's talk about withdrawing from the world rankings. You see, big names like Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long have disappeared from the world rankings! Even Zhuang Zhiyuan and Wang Xinru have withdrawn. This situation, isn't it a bit scary? Is it that they don't want to be world champions anymore? Of course not! Simply put, the reason is that the WTT ranking system is somewhat "unreasonable." Older athletes, those plagued by injuries, and those dissatisfied with the system can only choose to withdraw. In the past, even if they didn't participate in competitions, at least their previous rankings would hold them up. But now, it's not possible; if you don't play, you get fined, and the higher your ranking, the more you're penalized! This isn't a joke; no one's money falls from the sky! Next, let's discuss withdrawing from competitions, which we often refer to as "withdrawing from the competition." This is an even more headache-inducing matter. For example, Zhou Qihao withdrew from the Doha competition due to injury. As for whether he was fined or not, we don't know; there's been no official news. If there's no proof, then you really have to pay out of pocket. Take the Singapore Grand Slam, for instance; the scene was even more "spectacular"! Many athletes withdrew from the competition, among them Lin Gaoyuan's…

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…

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…

Tragic News! National Table Tennis Team member Lin Gaoyuan posted on social media, revealing that his father passed away due to illness. Upon hearing this news, it was quite unexpected. After all, Lin Gaoyuan's father was not very old, so how could he have left us? Lin Gaoyuan posted a tribute to his father on social media. From the article Lin Gaoyuan posted, it can be seen that his father passed away due to illness. A few days ago, Lin Gaoyuan participated in the men's team semi-finals of the Ping Super League. He represented Shantou Mingrun and played two matches. However, Shantou Mingrun lost to Huangshi Base and missed out on the finals. Despite this, he was awarded the Men's Doubles MVP. Originally, on the day of the finals, he was supposed to go on stage to receive the award, but due to family matters, he returned early. His teammate Xu Haidong accepted the award on his behalf. It was unexpected that Lin Gaoyuan's family would experience such a major misfortune. According to Lin Gaoyuan, his father was also a table tennis player who loved playing table tennis since childhood. However, due to family circumstances, his father was unable to continue pursuing table tennis. In his father's social media introduction, he referred to himself as Lin Gaoyuan's启蒙教练 (enlightenment coach). Lin's father previously worked as a physical education teacher and table tennis coach at an elementary school. After Lin Gaoyuan was born, his father cultivated his interest in table tennis from a young age and even opened a ballroom, hoping for…

On the morning of November 2, the semi-finals of the singles event in the regular challenge tournament being held in Oman concluded. The national table tennis players performed brilliantly, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the finals. During the competition, Lin Shidong and Kuai Man defeated Japanese opponents, while Lin Gaoyuan had to withdraw due to injury, leaving a regret. Kuai Man's Power! A 3-0 Victory Over Oosawa In recent times, Oosawa has been the most outstanding Japanese player, defeating top names like Miyu Higa, Mima Ito, and Hina Hayata. Even non-first-tier Chinese players like Zhuo Jia He and Yi Yun Yang have fallen to her. After defeating Zhuo Jia He in Oman, one couldn't help but worry if Kuai Man could overcome Oosawa. To say that Kuai Man could defeat Oosawa, objectively speaking, before the match, I did not have the confidence to say so. However, the course of the game was surprising. Kuai Man played as if possessed, restricting Oosawa's performance and rendering her moves ineffective. As a result, Kuai Man won three consecutive sets, securing a decisive victory and advancing to the final. A 3-2 Win Over Japanese Opponent, Lin Shidong Competes for the Title with Wen Ruibo Similar to the women's singles semi-final, the men's singles semi-final also featured an internal battle within the national team, as well as a match against a Japanese opponent. Lin Shidong faced off against Yutaka Ueda, who had defeated Xiang Peng. After a fierce five-set battle, Lin Shidong emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, advancing to the…

The 2024 Table Tennis Super League has come to a close, and it is well-known that this year's league saw significant investment from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. Whether in terms of the scale of the event or the re-invitation of foreign association players to participate, this year's league was made incredibly exciting. In the second stage of the competition, on the women's side, Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University engaged in a fierce battle. Sun Yingsha defeated Wang Manyu and Qian Tianyi to score 2 points, but unfortunately, the team lost all three other matches. Shandong Luneng defeated Shenzhen University to win the championship for this season. On the men's side, the two major favorites for the title, Shanghai Real Estate and Weiqiao, met early. Wang Chuqin led Weiqiao to defeat Fan Zhendong's Shanghai Real Estate and advance to the final. In the final, Wang Chuqin's team defeated Lin Shidong's team to ultimately claim the championship. After the men's team competition concluded with Wang Chuqin leading Weiqiao to a successful championship victory, let's take a look at the Table Tennis Super League prize money rankings. Starting with fifth place, Fan Zhendong, who plays for Shanghai Real Estate, finished third and received a prize of 300,000 RMB. It is widely known that the prize money in the Table Tennis Super League is calculated based on appearance rate + contribution value. However, since the prize is shared between players and coaches, Fan Zhendong's share amounts to around 40,000-50,000 RMB. Fourth place goes to Lin Gaoyuan, whose team, Mingrun, ranked fourth. However, Lin…

The men's team semi-finals of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League Finals were held at the Shanghai Stadium. This year's league featured nine clubs: Shandong Luneng, Shandong Weiqiao, Shanghai Real Estate, Shantou Mingrun, Huangshi Base, Shijiazhuang Shangti, Sichuan Fenggu, Shenzhen Bao'an, and Jiangsu Zhongchao Cable. After the first stage of eight rounds of round-robin matches, Huangshi Base, Shandong Weiqiao, Shantou Mingrun, and Shanghai Real Estate advanced to the finals. The 2023 Ping Pong Super League champion, Shandong Luneng, was unable to participate in this year's elimination rounds due to Ma Long's participation in the "Lao Wa Cup," significantly reducing their strength. In the men's team semi-finals, Huangshi Base faced off against Shantou Mingrun first. Huangshi Base, with the tenacious efforts of Lin Shidong, Xiang Peng, Xue Fei, Wei Shihao, and others, achieved an undefeated record of eight wins in the first stage, advancing to the finals as the top seed. Shantou Mingrun had only three players participating: Lin Gaoyuan, Xu Haidong, and Chen Yuanyu. However, they worked together in the first stage and advanced with a third-place finish in the group round-robin matches. In the first doubles match, Xiang Peng/Xue Fei faced off against Xu Haidong/Lin Gaoyuan. The configurations of both teams were quite similar, with a combination of straight and horizontal grips, and the "left-right" positioning of Lin Gaoyuan and Xu Haidong complemented each other well. Judging from the singles rankings of the two teams' players, Huangshi Base seemed to have a slight advantage in overall strength. However, for Shantou Mingrun, the men's doubles match was undoubtedly an excellent…