Sports industry can be turned upside down by the whimsical decisions of a single individual. Take a look at the "amazing moves" of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport, which are truly astonishing. From suppressing meritorious coaches to absurd policies, he has made a series of ridiculous decisions that have caused chaos in China's sports world, and ultimately stumbled himself. To begin with, one of Gou Zhongwen's first major actions was to drive away Cai Zhenhua, the "godfather" of the sports world. Cai Zhenhua is a legendary figure in Chinese table tennis, having produced countless world champions. However, upon taking office, Gou Zhongwen began various moves to sideline and suppress Cai Zhenhua, gradually stripping him of his power until he had no choice but to leave. This "rather destroy a forest than let another tree grow taller" approach fully exposes his ambition for absolute power. The "June 23 strike incident" in 2017 further escalated matters. Liu Guoliang, as the head coach of the national table tennis team, led the team to win numerous gold medals, with his achievements clearly visible. Yet Gou Zhongwen insisted on abolishing the position of head coach, making Liu Guoliang a vice-chairman ranked 22nd, effectively turning him into a mere decoration. This angered the athletes, with national players such as Ma Long and Xu Xin staging a collective strike in protest. Eventually, under public pressure, Gou Zhongwen had to back down, but his unreasonable and arbitrary style had already aroused widespread resentment across society. In the football circle, Gou Zhongwen's "amazing…

In China's sports circle, there are many figures who have made remarkable contributions to the country's sports career and achieved high rankings. However, few people may know that there are also athletes with very high military ranks in the sports circle. These athletes not only excel in sports achievements but also possess impressive military ranks, making them rare and extraordinary in the history of Chinese sports. Their identities are equally complex. Below, we will introduce six athletes who are not only prominent in the sports circle but also carry high military ranks that are quite astonishing. Who are they? Liu Guoliang, known as "the fat guy who doesn't understand the ball," is undoubtedly one of the most successful figures in the sports world. As the most famous table tennis coach now, he has trained many outstanding athletes for our country, making table tennis a deeply rooted sport in the hearts of the people. In 1991, Liu Guoliang joined the national team and won many gold medals on behalf of China. He was the first athlete in China to use the straight bat horizontal striking technique and the first male table tennis player in China to win the "Grand Slam" by combining Olympic, World Championship, and other titles. After retiring in 2002, he stayed in the national team to coach, using his extensive experience to train younger athletes. The athletes he trained, such as Ma Long and Xu Xin, have proven his extraordinary skills in table tennis. During the Rio Olympics, a Taiwanese commentator boldly commented online, posting on social media,…

Recently, the days of Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, have not been easy! There are two things that Liu Guoliang's handling has not been satisfactory. What are these two things? The first is the fan culture of Chinese table tennis. This situation can be considered very serious! Fan Zhendong was blocked at the elevator entrance by fans when he participated in the first stage of the Ping Super League. Fan Zhendong expressed his dissatisfaction on social media. As a result, he was insulted by some fans. Wang Chuqin went to the hospital for treatment, and the doctor revealed Wang Chuqin's personal information. When talking about the current national table tennis team, many people are sarcastic. However, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang did not introduce relevant policies to combat fan culture. The second thing is that recently Fan Zhendong and three Olympic champions Chen Meng and Ma Long withdrew from the world rankings. The real reason is clear to everyone. They are dissatisfied with the new rule of WTT that they will be fined if they do not participate in the competition. Liu Guoliang is the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, and also the chairman of WTT, and the first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation. The withdrawal of the three Olympic champions from the world rankings will definitely have a great impact on the Chinese table tennis team. However, on this matter, it seems that Liu Guoliang did not consider much for the athletes of the…

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.…

Recently, everyone has been paying attention to Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings. At present, with the International Table Tennis Federation releasing the latest world rankings and removing the world rankings of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, coupled with the voice of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, this incident seems to have passed, but its impact is far from over. First of all, in many people's minds, this matter is actually Fan Zhendong fighting against Liu Guoliang. Because Liu Guoliang serves as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association while also being the first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation and the chairman of the WTT Council. That is, Fan Zhendong's dissatisfaction with the new regulations of WTT are actually signed by Liu Guoliang. If you understand it this way, it means that Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings is almost solely directed by Liu Guoliang. After all, whether it is the International Table Tennis Federation or WTT including the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang has absolute authority. This can also explain why his teammates and coaches did not help him after Fan Zhendong spoke out. Not only that, but netizens also exposed that Wang Hao, the head coach of the Chinese men's table tennis team, unfollowed Fan Zhendong on social media, which also caused a heated discussion. Because Wang Hao's relationship with Fan Zhendong is not ordinary. They both come from the Bayi team, and Wang Hao also served as Fan Zhendong's principal coach for many years. It can be said that…

Translation: The "reconciliation" in the table tennis circle? Is Little Fat going to meet with Coach Liu? Recently, the table tennis world has been quite lively! The matter between Little Fat Fan Zhendong and WTT has caused a stir, and many people are worried for him. It's said that Coach Liu Guoliang is going to meet Fan Zhendong? This news immediately set off a storm online, what's going on? Let's talk about it. Little Fat's "firm stance": Is it helplessness or bravery? Fan Zhendong, this kid, withdrew from the world rankings with such determination! What grievances lie behind this? Let's think about it, athletes work so hard, but the bonuses they receive do not match their efforts, which would make anyone uncomfortable, right? The rules are so strict, fines can easily amount to thousands of dollars, the pressure is immense! Netizens have exploded, expressing support for Little Fat, saying he dares to challenge and is a true hero! > "Is WTT making money? Who is the money going to?" This sentence speaks to the hearts of many! The heartwarming actions of the Shanghai team: True affection in times of trouble! To be fair, although Little Fat had a falling out with WTT, the Shanghai team has always supported him! Wang Liqin, Xu Xin, these older brothers, have shown no shortage of concern for him. Coach Wang visited him personally, and Xu Xin even cheered him up, just thinking about this scene warms the heart. With such a group of brothers and sisters supporting him, Little Fat must feel much more…

During the opening ceremonies of the Chengdu International ITTF Mixed Team World Cup and the Table Tennis Super League Finals, the calls for the resignation of the Table Tennis Association Chairman Liu Guoliang have intensified. This is particularly evident after Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long withdrew from the world rankings, for which Liu Guoliang, as the head of WTT, cannot shirk responsibility. Will this affect his position? Furthermore, the former director of the Pingyu Center, Yang Xinli, has been transferred to the National Sports General Administration Training Bureau, leaving an open position. There are speculations that Liu Guoliang is a hot candidate for the position, but the final outcome is still uncertain. If Liu Guoliang leaves the Table Tennis Association, who would be the appropriate successor? I believe there are two candidates. Firstly, Wang Liqin. After the resignation of the Table Tennis Association Chairman, it is logical for the Vice-Chairman to take over. Among the Vice-Chairmen, there are Liu Yi, Zhang Xiaopeng, Wang Liqin, Qin Zhijian, Gao Yaxiang, and Zhang Lei, with Wang Liqin having the highest profile and the greatest likelihood of taking over. Secondly, Ma Lin. Liu Guoliang himself was promoted from the head coach of the national table tennis team to the Chairman of the Table Tennis Association, following this path, the head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, Li Sun, had hopes, but at 62 years old, he may not be suitable. Selecting from within the team, the women's table tennis coach Ma Lin is a good choice, as he has excelled both…

Official Arrest! The Highest Official Position in China's Sports History, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua Suffered Persecution Former Director of the General Administration of Sport and former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Gou Zhongwen, has finally been captured by the law after months of in-depth investigation. This news, like a blockbuster bomb, instantly caused a sensation both inside and outside the sports world.‌ Looking back to 2016, the General Administration of Sport was brewing a profound personnel change at that time. Vice Director Cai Zhenhua, a legendary figure in the table tennis world, had already established a lofty prestige in the sports circle with his brilliant record and outstanding leadership.‌ Therefore, when Director Liu Peng considered stepping down, Cai Zhenhua naturally became a hot candidate to succeed him.‌ However, fate is unpredictable, and the one who eventually took over was Gou Zhongwen, who had no connection with the sports profession. This decision not only surprised the fans but also sparked a fierce debate within the sports circle about professionalism versus management, experience versus innovation.‌ After taking office, Gou Zhongwen eagerly began to implement a series of controversial decisions. He first gradually marginalized Cai Zhenhua, transferring him away from the core of the sports world, and then launched a "reform" within the sports circle that seemed grand but was actually chaotic and disorderly.‌ Among them, the most criticized was the physical fitness testing system he introduced. This system required all athletes to undergo unified physical fitness tests and linked…

Recently, the news that Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings has caused a stir in the sports world. This decision not only shocked many fans but also made the international table tennis landscape unpredictable. As leaders in Chinese table tennis, their actions were undoubtedly well-considered, reflecting strong dissatisfaction with the WTT commercial event system and a re-planning of their own careers. Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, chairman of the WTT Council, and first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation, was pushed to the forefront, facing tremendous public opinion pressure and challenges. In interviews, Liu Guoliang frequently expressed his stance, trying to save the situation. He first admitted that there were unreasonable aspects in the commercial event system launched by WTT, which is itself a positive attitude, indicating that he realized the severity of the problem and was willing to face it and start solving it. He proposed some measures, hoping to promote the return of these veterans, such as stating that all events under WTT are still open to the three Olympic champions, and Fan Zhendong and others can obtain wild card qualifications to participate in commercial competitions. However, such statements seem to have little appeal to Fan Zhendong and others, or even be worthless. Fan Zhendong has previously stated clearly in his statement that the reason he chose to withdraw from the world rankings is because the new regulations of WTT made him dissatisfied. In his view, this system has many unreasonable aspects, such as overemphasizing…

China Table Tennis Association Chairman Liu Guoliang presented trophies to both the women's and men's teams as an award guest! Shandong Luneng Club won a prize of 1 million yuan, and Shandong Weiqiao Club also received a prize of 1 million yuan. After going through the first stage of the Super League, they came to the Super League finals, where both teams went through five levels and six generals to finally defend their championship. Chairman Liu Guoliang of the China Table Tennis Association, when asked by the central media, said: Do Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long still want to participate in world-class competitions? Chairman Liu Guoliang emphasized that the three of them are excellent athletes and meritorious players of the country. They will still be legendary players of the national team in the future. As long as Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long want to participate in world-class competitions, they can participate in world-class competitions by obtaining P cards. There is no lack of opportunities to participate in the most important competitions in the world. So, who saw Chairman Liu Guoliang's award presentation status? It was obvious that he was forcing a smile. The players of Luneng Club were all happy to receive the trophy, Wang Manyu smiled happily, Chen Xintong communicated with her and was photographed, Sun Yingsha, the runner-up of the Super League finals, was very relieved and at peace, not at all brooding over it! Similarly, when Chairman Liu Guoliang presented the award to Shandong Weiqiao Club, he was heartbroken by the incident of…