Don't Mess with Little Fatty Anymore, He's Now Fearless Fan Zhendong posted on Weibo The sages say that when one is fearless, they have nothing to fear, and Fan Zhendong is currently in this phase. Barefoot people are not afraid of those wearing shoes; now, whoever dares to provoke him might find themselves in a situation where there's a lot to talk about. Fan Zhendong's Weibo post received millions of likes, with comments numbering in the tens of thousands, many of which were veiled references to various issues. I remember it all too well... When I wrote "Last Dance" in May, I had already anticipated that Paris might be my last Olympic Games. I will spare no effort to fight for my country. After successfully completing my Olympic mission, due to the immense psychological toll left over from the Paris cycle, apart from confirming my participation in the next National Games, I have not yet laid out specific plans for my future career. Recently, WTT introduced a new rule that fines players who do not participate in events. Although I am truly unable to bear this, I still respect the international organization, so I can only choose to withdraw from the world rankings for now. In accordance with the requirements of the International Table Tennis Federation and the Chinese Table Tennis Association, I have submitted a report this week. I am still me; I will not retire but will continue to strive to participate in more diverse competitions. Never stop chasing my wildest dreams. Table tennis is the badge of…

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…

Official Arrest! The Biggest Official Position in Chinese Sports So Far, Deeply Affected Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua Introduction On December 19, 2024, as the year was about to end, Gou Zhongwen, the former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), former deputy director of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee, and former director of the General Administration of Sport, was finally arrested. Netizens cheered, and since Gou Zhongwen was investigated in May, many people have been paying attention to this "professional" who has caused trouble for the national table tennis team and the national football team, deeply harming Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. Now that he has been arrested, it is a great relief. Parachuted Bureau Chief In 2016, Liu Peng, then director of the General Administration of Sport, was already quite old and began to consider stepping down. At that time, the most popular candidate was Cai Zhenhua, the deputy director. This table tennis veteran started fighting for the national team in 1979, with his figure appearing in the World Championships in 1981, 1983, and 1985, winning numerous championship medals. In 1991, during the decline of Chinese table tennis, Cai Zhenhua returned from coaching in Italy and took up the mantle of Chinese table tennis. Under his coaching, China's table tennis career improved year by year, almost sweeping all kinds of world championships at the beginning of the 21st century. It was thought that Cai Zhenhua becoming the director-general was a foregone conclusion, but when the actual…

In December 2024, China's sports circle experienced significant changes. The former director of the General Administration of Sport was investigated and removed from his position, and the former head coach of the men's football team, Li Tie, was sentenced to prison. Additionally, there were recent rumors that the current chairman of the Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang, might also face dismissal. These rumors about Liu Guoliang's potential dismissal quickly attracted attention in the sports circle. The source of these rumors can be traced back to December 24th when well-known sports media personality He Xiaolong made a statement on social media. He Xiaolong is a well-known figure in the sports world, and his comments have always been controversial and influential. This time, he directly named Liu Guoliang, suggesting that Liu had already been dismissed and was also a promoter of fan culture. He Xiaolong believes that Liu Guoliang has promoted the commercialization and marketing of national table tennis athletes, often participating in entertainment activities to increase fan engagement and create fan groups, which differs from the original intentions of sportspeople. Moreover, Liu Guoliang failed to control the pace and did not properly guide or manage the created fan groups, leading them towards the development of "fan culture." Under uncontrolled development, these fan groups transformed national heroes like Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Fan Zhendong into traffic stars, triggering numerous online battles among fans. Perhaps He Xiaolong's remarks resonated with some fans, as they quickly sparked extensive discussions and attention among netizens after being posted. Many netizens followed suit, questioning the national…

In the 2024 Ping Pong Super League men's team semi-finals, Shanghai Real Estate lost 0-3 to Shandong Weiqiao. Fan Zhendong, who played in the second set, was defeated 1-3 by Wang Chuqin and failed to advance to the final. Many people noticed that Fan Zhendong was not in top form during this match. Just three hours before the semi-finals, Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, respected and understood the decision of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng to withdraw from the world rankings. He criticized the unreasonable rules of the WTT World Table Tennis League and stated his intention to help athletes protect their rights, promote new regulations within the WTT, and even promised opportunities for Fan Zhendong and others to participate in international competitions with P cards. Liu Guoliang, who had previously remained silent and refused to compromise, suddenly made concessions just before Fan Zhendong's match, which left many people incredulous. After all, he is not only the head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association but also the head of the WTT World Table Tennis League. Criticizing another of his own identities, what exactly is Old Liu up to? Famous journalist He Xiaolong, who has been following the national table tennis team, provided an interpretation. He believes that the reason for Liu Guoliang's concession is mainly due to two reasons: first, the huge pressure from public opinion; second, the General Administration of Sports should have started to intervene! He Xiaolong thinks that Liu Guoliang would not target Fan Zhendong for personal emotional reasons.…

Recently, the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the WTT world rankings has attracted significant attention. Since Fan Zhendong announced his withdrawal from the world rankings, there have been two camps on the internet. On one hand, some fans believe that as the top player of the national table tennis team, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal has a huge impact on the Chinese team. However, on the other hand, there are also fans who believe that even if Fan Zhendong steps down, the Chinese table tennis team is full of talent, and it is believed that others can replace him and continue to move forward. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal does not have a significant impact on the national table tennis team. As the turmoil continues to intensify, Zhang Jike recently spoke out during his live broadcast. On the other hand, many fans have been looking forward to the latest response from Liu Guoliang, which has now arrived. Let's take a detailed look at what the situation is. Firstly, in a recent live broadcast, Zhang Jike expressed his thoughts on the performance and strength of the national team's main players, drawing considerable attention. He said that there are actually main players in the national team who are blindly confident and do not have the actual ability. Some fans also dislike the idea that results represent everything. After Zhang Jike said this, it may seem to outsiders that there are two possible meanings. On one hand, it may be that some so-called main players' abilities are overrated. On the other hand, there are…

In the intense tug-of-war between Fan Zhendong and WTT, more and more supporters are rallying behind Fan Zhendong. As Guo Yuehua, a veteran of the national table tennis team, has said, the impact of this incident surpasses previous internal events such as He Zhili's match-fixing and the strike by main players like Ma Long. After all, this matter now concerns the entire International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Guo Yuehua, a contemporary teammate of Cai Zhenhua in the table tennis world who paired with Ni Xiaolian in mixed doubles, holds a certain influence in the table tennis community. He recently released a video that lasts over five minutes to strongly support Fan Zhendong and pointedly identified three misconceptions within WTT during this incident: Misconception One: The high density and intensity of competitions have not taken into account the athletes' capacity to bear the load. In the past, athletes would only have one particularly important World Championships every two years, but now there are important matches happening frequently. For instance, in 2025, there will not only be the Asian Cup, World Cup, Asian Championships, and World Championships, but also countless WTT series events! Misconception Two: The WTT Grand Slam awards 2000 points, which is as high as the points awarded at the Olympics. The points from WTT series events are very high. Just during the summer of 2025, there will be three grand slams, accumulating over 6000 points in just three months. With such a high number of points, the main players of the national team will have to put additional pressure…

In the men's team semi-finals of the 2024 season's Super League Finals, Shanghai Real Estate faced off against Shandong Weiqiao, with Fan Zhendong losing 1-3 to Wang Chuqin. Recently, Fan Zhendong has become a focal point, as the 27-year-old withdrew from the world rankings. Now, Liu Guoliang has also responded, stating that Fan Zhendong can still participate in international competitions with a wildcard. In this match, Fan Zhendong was in poor form, even making multiple serving errors, ultimately losing to Wang Chuqin. During the match, in the first set, Fan Zhendong once trailed significantly, catching up to 9-10, Wang Chuqin called a timeout, and upon returning, Wang Chuqin won the set, with Fan Zhendong losing the first set 9-11. In the second set, Fan Zhendong remained passive, losing 5-11! In the third set, Fan Zhendong started well, quickly widening the gap, winning 11-5 to take back one set, trailing 1-2 in the overall score. In the fourth set, Wang Chuqin started with a 3-0 lead, eventually winning the set 11-3, with Fan Zhendong losing the match 1-3. Previously, in the first stage, Fan Zhendong had defeated Wang Chuqin. In this match, Wang Chuqin roared during the game, achieving revenge. As for Fan Zhendong, he seemed somewhat lacking in excitement. Prior to this, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long successively withdrew from the world rankings, and now both the Chinese Table Tennis Association and Liu Guoliang have responded. Returning to the original question, why did Fan Zhendong suddenly announce his withdrawal from the world rankings at that time, what exactly…

The intricate web of interests and the ever-changing landscape of the sports world have seen a silent war come to an end in China's sports circle. On December 19, 2023, an announcement marked the downfall of Gou Zhongwen, once a towering figure in Chinese sports, now relegated to the dustbin of history like autumn leaves fading away. Rewind to 2016, a year of extraordinary change in Chinese sports, where a high-level reshuffle sent shockwaves through the entire industry. At that time, Cai Zhenhua's name was at its zenith within the General Administration of Sport. This table tennis legend had transitioned from athlete to coach, then to Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport and President of the Football Association, each step solid and glorious. His resume mirrored the illustrious history of Chinese table tennis, commanding respect. Many believed that Cai Zhenhua would be the one to lead Chinese sports to new heights. However, fate seemed to enjoy playing tricks. Just as everyone eagerly anticipated, a dark horse emerged—Gou Zhongwen. To the sports world at the time, this name was unfamiliar. He did not hail from the sports sector but was an expert who had long cultivated in the field of information technology. Such a background made his appointment controversial. It was rumored that Gou Zhongwen stood out among many competitors due to his exceptional management abilities demonstrated in the education system. The higher-ups hoped he could bring this spirit of innovation into the sports world. Upon taking office, Gou Zhongwen embarked on drastic reforms. His first move targeted personnel…

Since the Paris Olympics, renowned sports media personality He Xiaolong seems to have taken on the national table tennis team (Guoping). From Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha to Wang Chuqin, he has "commented" on each of them. And now, he has even targeted Liu Guoliang, predicting that he will be "dismissed." Is the national table tennis team really in the "dangerous situation" as he described? Now, Liu Guoliang is no longer silent, admitting that the national table tennis team will make a "big move"! As a sports media person, He Xiaolong has certainly "stolen the limelight." A series of controversial remarks have made netizens "deeply disgusted" with him. However, those remarks lacking objectivity and fairness seem to give him a sense of "self-satisfaction." He is even more "unwilling to let go" of the national table tennis team! After the women's singles event at the Paris Olympics, He Xiaolong's remarks were truly perplexing. On one hand, he repeatedly questioned the gold content of Chen Meng's Olympic singles championship. He even hinted that Chen Meng had "someone above her protecting her," making her incomparable to Deng Yaping and Zhang Yining. This inexplicable remark naturally provoked criticism and resistance from many netizens. On the other hand, he turned his "pen" towards Sun Yingsha. He pointed out that this defeat was not only due to technical deficiencies but also a lack of mentality. He believed that the excessive marketing surrounding Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin brought them too high expectations and pressure. It affected their psychological preparation, leading to inadequate preparation and lack of…