"Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin are too hardworking! Can't Liu Guoliang let them take a break?" This is the hottest topic of discussion among table tennis fans recently. The 2024 ITTF Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup has just concluded, with the national team winning the championship again with its strong strength. However, behind this victory, many fans have questioned Liu Guoliang's arrangements: why do young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin almost always play in every match, without even a chance to catch their breath? Let's delve into the reasons behind this, and perhaps you'll find that "this melon is really juicy!" Behind the 380 million consumption: the game is not just a game, it's also business! Let's take a look at the results of this Chengdu World Cup: ticket revenue of 45 million yuan, and the event directly drove 380 million yuan in consumption. Yes, this is not only a sports feast, but also an economic feast. As the "mastermind" of table tennis, a national-level sport, Liu Guoliang needs to consider not only the championship trophy, but also pave the way for the market development of table tennis. Why can't Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin rest? It's simple, because they are currently the most popular "top stream" in the table tennis world. According to insiders, the high ticket prices for this match - ranging from 288 yuan to 1088 yuan - many viewers came for them. If these two young players were allowed to rest, the box office, attention, and heat of the game would plummet. Liu Guoliang…

The person named Gou Zhongwen is really speechless. He was originally engaged in scientific research but insisted on managing sports, and was eventually arrested for embezzlement. When this incident came out, everyone clapped their hands in approval, after all, the things he did during his tenure were too outrageous. Although Gou Zhongwen has a master's degree in engineering and a doctorate in management, and is also a researcher-level senior engineer, these achievements have nothing to do with sports. He had been working in research institutes and research and development centers before, and had no understanding of sports projects at all. At that time, there was another very suitable candidate, Cai Zhenhua. Not only was he a world champion, but he also achieved excellent results as a coach after retiring. Even the Chinese men's football team improved under his leadership. This kind of person who has actually worked in sports was not used, but an outsider was chosen instead. The General Administration of Sport is such an important department. Finding someone who knows nothing about it to manage it is simply absurd, just like asking a chef to repair a car. Although they are both technical jobs, they are completely different. Some people say that Gou Zhongwen had successfully implemented reforms before, but the particularity of the sports field is very strong, and it cannot be compared with other industries. Reform experience alone is not enough. The first thing Gou Zhongwen did after taking office was to push Cai Zhenhua away. Cai had devoted most of his life to Chinese sports,…

No one can stop the heart of a Grand Slam champion from retiring, not even WTT rules, especially when they haven't been tested in practice.‌ In recent days, the world of table tennis has been shaken! WTT announced that in the new year, players who do not participate in competitions as required will be penalized with point deductions and fines. Fan Zhendong responded by saying that he is unable to pay the fines and will withdraw from the overall rankings. Chen Meng and Ma Long followed suit. The public is shocked, questioning whether WTT has the authority to deduct points and impose fines. It seems absurd to demand that veteran champions must participate in all scheduled competitions without exception, regardless of their health or personal circumstances. This situation has put WTT under intense criticism, and Liu Guoliang, as the head of the organization, finds himself at the center of the storm. Opinions are divided on who is right and who is wrong. Why did Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long choose to withdraw from the rankings? Withdrawing from the rankings means gaining autonomy over participation in competitions but also means being ineligible for international events like the World Championships and Olympics. Consequently, they would no longer be seen in major competitions. Ma Long's decision to withdraw from the rankings was unexpected yet unsurprising. As a seasoned player and a double Grand Slam champion, he was already looking for an opportunity to retire gracefully. This incident provided the perfect chance for him to step back without drawing too much attention.…

Translation: Not long ago, the WTT official released the latest rankings. In the men's category, Wang Chuqin ranked first, followed by Lin Shidong and Zhang Benzhihe; in the women's category, Sun Yingsha ranked first, followed by Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xintong. It can be seen that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, who previously chose to withdraw from the world rankings, are no longer among them. This means they have completely separated from the WTT. It is worth noting that fans also discovered something else: Ma Long is not in the ranking either. Just as everyone was discussing this matter, the Chinese Table Tennis Association officially announced a message, which is that Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long have successively withdrawn from the world rankings. The Chinese Table Tennis Association stated, "The Chinese Table Tennis Association and the Chinese table tennis team understand and respect the decision of the three athletes to withdraw from the world rankings, agree to their withdrawal from the world rankings, and have handled all related procedures." Moreover, the Chinese Table Tennis Association also expressed that it will pay attention to the subsequent development of the three athletes and provide them with the greatest support. At this moment, Ma Long has completely joined the ranks of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. As for why Ma Long withdrew, there is no definitive conclusion. Perhaps he also wants to rest, or perhaps he is supporting Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng with his actions... Regardless of which one, such a situation has caused a huge loss to…

In the recently concluded Ping Pong Super League final, we witnessed heart-wrenching scenes. Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong, these two rising stars of the ping pong world, struggled amidst the fervor of their fans, experiencing emotional outbursts, which are extremely rare in their usual matches. This scene not only evokes sympathy but also provokes deep thought about the future direction of the national ping pong team. 🌀 Wang Manyu: Outburst Under Calmness 🌀During the intense women's team final, Wang Manyu's dispute with Sun Yingsha and the referee led to a 10-minute suspension of the match. For her, known for her calm demeanor, this is extremely unusual. Online opinions are divided, with some accusing her of being a sore loser, while others believe she was protesting against excessive fan interference. Regardless, Wang Manyu's rare outburst and passionate celebration undoubtedly released immense pressure. 🌀 Lin Shidong: Loss of Emotional Control 🌀In the men's team final, Lin Shidong faced similar difficulties when playing against Wang Chuqin. The one-sided support from the audience caused this emotionally stable player on the international stage to lose control multiple times. After the game, Lin Shidong's cautiousness evoked a sense of sadness. 🌀 The Double-edged Sword of Fan Culture 🌀Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong's experiences remind us of Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong from before. They were victims of fan culture; Chen Meng was plagued by cyberbullying, and Fan Zhendong withdrew from international events due to harassment from fan culture. Now, with Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal, Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong have become new focal points.…

The national table tennis team is really stirring things up. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng have all suddenly dropped out of the world rankings, yet Liu Guoliang still supports them. This makes the lineup for the Singapore Grand Slam quite interesting, with Lin Shidong and Kuai Man suddenly becoming the main characters, and their partners have all been changed. This has caused quite a stir, with Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng suddenly collectively withdrawing from the world rankings, leading everyone to speculate if there's any inside information. However, it's not hard to understand that these veterans do need to adjust their competition rhythm, as their age is indeed a factor, and playing so many matches is indeed exhausting. Liu Guoliang's statement this time can be considered as giving everyone a reassurance. In essence, he's saying that these veterans can participate in competitions whenever they want, and it's completely fine to use wild cards. Moreover, he hinted that WTT's policies are indeed somewhat unreasonable. These words make it clear that he's speaking on behalf of the athletes. The rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation are indeed quite troublesome now, especially for such established players. They've already won grand slams, yet they're still bound by these ranking points rules, which is indeed not very appropriate. In this situation, withdrawing from the rankings actually seems quite wise, as it allows them to adjust their state well and not be tied down by those cumbersome rules, which might even allow them to perform better. Lin Shidong is truly…

This evening, the final of the Ping Pong Super League concluded with Shandong Luneng winning the women's team championship and Shandong Weiqiao securing the men's team title. However, the biggest winner was not the two clubs from Shandong but Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team. His two protégés, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, both delivered outstanding performances in the competition, bringing honor to Liu Guoliang and gradually dissipating the controversy surrounding Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal. Prior to the final stage of this Ping Pong Super League, two Olympic heroes, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, issued a statement announcing their forced withdrawal from international rankings. This incident generated immense public pressure, making Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, the target of intense criticism. In fact, the forced withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from international rankings marked their departure from the national team, which is quite rare in the history of the national table tennis team. In comparison, since the women's team has many renowned players, the impact of Chen Meng's withdrawal was not as significant. The men's team, however, was already experiencing a shortage of talent, and Fan Zhendong, being in his prime, raised concerns about the future competitiveness of the men's team. In such circumstances, the performance of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, Liu Guoliang's two protégés, during the Ping Pong Super League finals drew significant attention. Both are currently the most popular and sought-after national table tennis players by fans, and they are also representatives of Liu…

Yesterday's Ping Pong Super League final once again sparked significant controversy. Due to the interference of fanatical fans, both Wang Manyu in the women's team final and Lin Shidong in the men's team final appeared extremely agitated, which is unimaginable under normal circumstances. It can be foreseen that with Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal, Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong will become the next victims of these fanatical fans. As the head of the national table tennis team, what should Liu Guoliang do? In yesterday's Ping Pong Super League final, the women's team final caused the most controversy when Wang Manyu had a dispute with Sun Yingsha and the referee, leading to a 10-minute interruption in the game. For Wang Manyu, who is usually calm, this scene was quite rare. There are various opinions about this incident online. Some say that Wang Manyu couldn't accept defeat and made a fuss over a single point, while more people believe that Wang Manyu wasn't making a fuss at the referee but was communicating with the referee due to the interference of fanatical fans, which led to the interruption of the game. From the game, it can be seen that the on-site fans overwhelmingly supported Sun Yingsha's Shenzhen University team, which indeed had a significant impact on Wang Manyu and Chen Xintong's Shandong Luneng team. After the game, Wang Manyu rarely roared and waved her arms passionately to celebrate, releasing her pressure. Chen Xintong even praised Wang Manyu for daring to stand up against tens of thousands of people, calling her brave. This…

In the Ping Pong Super League match on New Year's Eve, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin faced off, which reminded me of many exciting matches I've seen before. However, this time it felt particularly different because Wang Chuqin was in excellent form and exuded an indescribable aura. During the first game, Wang Chuqin unleashed a ferocious attack with his forehand quick pull shots that caught Fan Zhendong off guard. His overall momentum was strong, and you could see him constantly clenching his fists to cheer himself up on the sidelines. In the second game, Wang Chuqin continued his aggressive playstyle with high-quality serves and well-executed backhand connections, putting Fan Zhendong on the defensive from the receiving end. The match rhythm was completely controlled by Wang Chuqin, who maintained a high level of quality in the first three rallies and moved quickly, entering an exceptional state. At this point, Fan Zhendong appeared somewhat anxious, with his mistakes increasing, especially in handling critical points, lacking the composure he once had, possibly due to Wang Chuqin's overwhelming momentum. In the third game, Fan Zhendong began adjusting his tactics, enhancing his defensive awareness and starting with a small scoring spree, which limited Wang Chuqin's offense to some extent. However, Wang Chuqin did not lose his rhythm due to this setback. He continued his proactive approach, and although he lost this game, his overall momentum remained largely unaffected. The fourth game was particularly thrilling, with both players giving their all. However, Wang Chuqin's form was too good; his forehand attacks were decisive, and the quality…

When top table tennis players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng chose to withdraw from the world rankings, the news was akin to dropping a bombshell. What roles did the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the World Table Tennis Professional League (WTT) play in this turmoil? The Anger of World Champions: Behind the Glory and Sudden Exit Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, one is the world number one and Olympic champion, the other a Grand Slam winner. Why did they resolutely withdraw from the world rankings at the peak of their careers? Is it a helpless counterattack against an unfair system, or are they completely disillusioned with the current professional environment? On the surface, this seems like a personal choice, but delving deeper reveals a battle between athletes and international organizations over interests and rules. CCTV journalist Li Wujun struck at the heart of the matter: "WTT cannot establish its authority at the expense of athletes' rights." Liu Guoliang, in his interview, did not hold back on this point. He admitted that some unreasonable rules within WTT do need adjustment, but as the chairman of the WTT board and first vice-chairman of ITTF, he also has to balance various interests. Silent Exploitation Under the Rules: Why Have Athletes Become Sacrificial Lambs? Netizens' discussions about the incident are filled with anger and questioning: "Is WTT a 'bandit' organization?" "Why must athletes, who have dedicated their youth and bodies to competitions, bear these unequal treaties?" The core of the issue is not just the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, but…