Who could have imagined that Kong Linghui, the former "Prince of Table Tennis," would end up shattering his once impeccable reputation, leaving people shaking their heads in regret... In his sporting career, Kong Linghui was like a brilliant star, shining brightly. He won the grand slam title with his extraordinary skills and tireless efforts, earning a total of 11 gold medals for the country. His glorious record made him stand shoulder to shoulder with Liu Guoliang, both hailed as the "Table Tennis Twin Stars." Not only was he deeply loved at home, but he also won great prestige and respect internationally. However, just seven years ago, a shocking revelation came to light - Kong Linghui was reported to have accumulated a huge debt. This news was like a bolt from the blue, hard to believe. Afterwards, he seemed to vanish overnight from the public eye, no longer heard from on the stage of sports. What trials and tribulations did this legendary figure, who once stood atop the table tennis world, experience back then? What kind of circumstances and changes did he encounter after retiring from the sport? All these questions naturally arouse curiosity, prompting us to explore the truth behind them. The Fallen "Prince of Table Tennis" Born in 1975 on the snowy lands of Heilongjiang, Kong Linghui is a legendary figure in the world of table tennis. His family environment, like an invisible force, profoundly influenced and guided him onto the challenging and glorious path of table tennis. His father, Kong Xiangzhi, as a seasoned table tennis coach, not…

The decision of 27-year-old Fan Zhendong to withdraw from the world rankings is a seemingly simple action that hides complex factors behind it. Since the world ranking is closely linked to many current major competitions, this behavior essentially means that he has temporarily bid farewell to the international arena, which has aroused widespread attention. First, let's talk about his reasons for withdrawal, where financial pressure is an aspect that cannot be ignored. The new regulations of WTT stipulate that if an athlete misses a game, they will be fined 5,000,whichisnosmallexpenseforathletes.WecantakealookatWangChuqin′ssituation.Althoughhisbonusincomeisrelativelyhigh,aftergoingthroughlayersoftaxesanddeductionsaccordingtotherelevantregulationsofthenationaltabletennisteam,theactualamountofmoneyhereceivesisnotasmuchasonemightimagine.Insuchcircumstances,thelossofbonusesformissingasinglegamebecomesverysignificant.ForFanZhendong,whoisnotahigh−incometypeofplayer,the5,000, which is no small expense for athletes. We can take a look at Wang Chuqin's situation. Although his bonus income is relatively high, after going through layers of taxes and deductions according to the relevant regulations of the national table tennis team, the actual amount of money he receives is not as much as one might imagine. In such circumstances, the loss of bonuses for missing a single game becomes very significant. For Fan Zhendong, who is not a high-income type of player, the 5,000,whichisnosmallexpenseforathletes.WecantakealookatWangChuqin′ssituation.Althoughhisbonusincomeisrelativelyhigh,aftergoingthroughlayersoftaxesanddeductionsaccordingtotherelevantregulationsofthenationaltabletennisteam,theactualamountofmoneyhereceivesisnotasmuchasonemightimagine.Insuchcircumstances,thelossofbonusesformissingasinglegamebecomesverysignificant.ForFanZhendong,whoisnotahigh−incometypeofplayer,the5,000 fine is undoubtedly a heavy burden that he simply cannot afford. However, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal is by no means just about money. This is also his silent protest against the WTT system. In the growth and development process of athletes, a healthy body is like a sturdy tree with deep roots, supporting their efforts on the court. However, the existing tyrannical clauses and event arrangements of WTT are over-consuming the health of the athletes to a certain extent. The events are arranged too densely, leaving…

On December 19th, the Chinese sports world was shocked by the news that former sports bureau director Gou Zhongwen had been officially arrested. This news quickly spread online, attracting a lot of attention and discussion, with many netizens applauding the decision. During Gou Zhongwen's tenure, two table tennis champions, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua, also suffered greatly. So, what did he do, and why are people applauding? Sports Bureau Director Gou Zhongwen In fact, when Gou Zhongwen took office, he faced a lot of controversy. In everyone's view, Gou Zhongwen, who majored in electronic information management, did not have enough understanding of the sports industry. Could such an "outsider" manage the development of the sports industry well? Moreover, another candidate competing with Gou Zhongwen for the position of sports bureau director at that time was Cai Zhenhua, a table tennis player who had won multiple world championships. In everyone's subconscious mind, they would think that those engaged in the sports industry might better understand the management of the sports industry's development. However, facing the controversy, Gou Zhongwen did not respond much. He chose to give answers through actions. After taking office, Gou Zhongwen immediately started the three fires of a new official, hoping to achieve some achievements through bold and rapid reforms to gain everyone's recognition. However, these three fires each sparked even greater controversy. The First Fire Soon after taking office, Gou Zhongwen proposed a major reform of the national table tennis team. At that time, the coaching staff of the national table tennis team was mainly composed of…

Recently, the table tennis super league stage has played two intriguing "controversial dramas," unexpectedly reaping a full warmth and sportsmanship. This can't help but make people sigh: In competitive sports, sometimes the most touching stories often happen outside of gains and losses. First, let's talk about the highly anticipated finals between Wang Manyu and Tan Yuxuan. The game was in full swing when suddenly, a seemingly ordinary return caused the entire venue to fall into a brief "cold field." The situation at that time was as follows: Wang Manyu hit the ball back, and Tan Yuxuan beautifully completed the counterattack. It looked like a normal round, but because of a "double touch table" controversy, the game had to be suspended for nearly 10 minutes. "How many times did this ball hit?" The audience discussed animatedly. The commentators hurriedly played the slow-motion replay and carefully studied every detail. Through the slow motion, it could be seen clearly that the ball did not actually double touch the table, and Tan Yuxuan's counterattack could be said to be quite a beautiful shot. However, surprisingly, the referee eventually ruled that the ball should be re-served, and this score that originally belonged to Tan Yuxuan was thus cancelled. At this critical moment, the performance of the two players was eye-catching. There was no excessive debate, no loss of composure, and the game continued as if the previous controversy had never happened. Next, let's talk about another focus match - Sun Yingsha against Qian Tianyi. The situation was equally thrilling at the time: Yingsha relied on…

Recently, the withdrawal of three Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long from the world rankings has become a hot topic in the sports world. Among them, WTT (World Table Tennis Corporation) and Coach Liu Guoliang have become the targets of criticism from fans and media. Hong Kong media has even criticized WTT for using Chinese money to bully Chinese athletes. Whether it's Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, or Ma Long, their withdrawal from the world rankings is due to new regulations introduced by WTT, which stipulate that players who do not participate in competitions will be fined. Ma Long, as a 36-year-old veteran, although experienced, is definitely not as physically fit as before. Ma Long did not really plan to retire in the near future; out of love for the sport, he still wanted to compete in some events. However, with the introduction of these new rules, he had no choice but to reluctantly give up participating! Fan Zhendong's situation is even more complicated. We could sense his inner helplessness from his official announcement. Chen Meng's situation is similar. She had considered not playing during the Paris Olympics cycle. It was Coach Liu Guoliang who inspired Chen Meng, and she returned to the court again. The withdrawal of these three Olympic champions will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the promotion and development of table tennis! Therefore, there must be problems with the regulations set by WTT. Hong Kong media 01 Sports pointed out in its article that most of WTT's sponsors come from China. Companies like Baishui…

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…

Recently, the withdrawal of three Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long from the world rankings has become a hot topic in the sports world. Among them, WTT (World Table Tennis Corporation) and Liu Guoliang, the head coach, have become the targets of criticism from fans and the media. Hong Kong media is even more furious at WTT for using Chinese money to bully Chinese athletes. Whether it's Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, or Ma Long, their withdrawal from the world rankings is due to new regulations introduced by WTT, which stipulate that players will be fined if they do not participate in competitions. Ma Long, as a 36-year-old veteran, although experienced, cannot match his previous physical condition. Ma Long did not really plan to retire in the near future; out of love for the sport, he still wanted to compete in some events. However, with the introduction of these new rules, he had no choice but to reluctantly give up participating! Fan Zhendong's situation is even more complicated. We can sense his inner helplessness from his official announcement. Chen Meng's situation is similar. She had considered not playing during the Paris Olympic cycle. It was Liu Guoliang's encouragement that motivated Chen Meng to return to the court again. The withdrawal of these three Olympic champions will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the promotion and development of table tennis! Therefore, there must be problems with the regulations set by WTT. Hong Kong media 01 Sports pointed out in its article that most of WTT's sponsors come from China.…

On December 19, 2024, Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was arrested, shocking many people. In fact, as the highest-ranking "big shot" in China's sports world, Gou Zhongwen had already attracted a lot of attention when he was investigated in May. Now that he has finally been arrested, the internet is filled with people clapping and cheering, saying that if it weren't for him, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua would not have been suppressed, and Chinese sports could have developed much better. So, what did Gou Zhongwen do to make him so unpopular? Information source: All the content stated in this article comes from reliable sources, which are detailed at the end of the article. Please watch rationally. Sports Director Gou Zhongwen In fact, as early as when Gou Zhongwen was first elected as the general director of the China Sports Bureau, the Internet was full of doubts and dissatisfaction about him. This is not because people have prejudice against him, nor is it questioning Gou Zhongwen's ability. After all, he graduated from Xidian University, holds degrees such as a master's degree in engineering and a doctorate in management, and is also a senior engineer at the researcher level, a real talent. The main problem is that from these achievements, we can see that Gou Zhongwen is a talent in the field of scientific research, and before that, he mainly worked in places like research and development centers and research institutes, and for sports, he is simply an "outsider." And his competitor for the director position…

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…

On December 19, 2024, CCTV reported that Gou Zhongwen, the former director of China's General Administration of Sport, was arrested. This news was welcomed by netizens who had been paying attention to this "professional" who had caused turmoil in table tennis and football, deeply harming Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. In 2016, after the retirement of the old director Liu Peng, many people thought that Cai Zhenhua would be the next to take the position, as he had made a name for himself in the table tennis world. However, unexpectedly, Gou Zhongwen "parachuted" into the position of director of the General Administration of Sport. Although he had excelled in the field of electronic information, he had no background in sports, which led to widespread doubts about how an outsider could lead the sports industry. Despite some believing that Gou Zhongwen had the capability to lead due to his appointment, his first act upon taking office was to "eliminate dissidents." He removed experienced figures like Cai Zhenhua and Liu Guoliang from their positions, leading to internal chaos within the sports administration. This culminated in a boycott by top players like Ma Long and Zhang Jike during the national table tennis league in 2017, protesting against Gou Zhongwen's actions and calling for Liu Guoliang's reinstatement. However, this only resulted in further punishment for Liu Guoliang and criticism for the players. Gou Zhongwen's reforms were also criticized for being impractical and not considering the differences between various sports. His "physical fitness competition" standard required all athletes to pass physical fitness tests, regardless of…