Certainly! Here is the translation of the article content into English: Unexpected! Liu Guoliang Determines Next Steps, Two Olympic Champions Make Indirect Response It's bound to catch many table tennis fans off guard, especially after seeing two Chinese Olympic champions—Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng—suddenly announce their withdrawal from world rankings. Everyone must be wondering: what's going on? This isn't a minor piece of news; it's a major decision that affects the entire table tennis community. We know that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are the backbone of the Chinese table tennis team on the international stage. However, their current decision gives people an unfamiliar feeling. What's happening? You're Not Participating in International Competitions Anymore?‌ The most direct message is that both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have announced their withdrawal from world rankings, meaning they will temporarily not participate in some important international events. People can't help but ask: these two are our top players, in great shape with top-level competitive skills. How could they suddenly choose to lie down? Misunderstandings aside, they aren't planning to retire, nor did they make this decision due to injuries or a decline in competitive form. In fact, their withdrawal from world rankings is more about focusing on domestic events, especially the upcoming National Games. That's their decision—to concentrate and prepare for more important domestic events rather than continue to showcase their skills on the international stage. Some netizens commented: Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from international competitions. Have they achieved their goals? They're just conserving energy for domestic events, as the National…

On December 30th, Beijing time, Sun Yingsha scored two points, but the biggest hero of Shenzhen University's entry into the finals was someone else. Kuai Man made the whole audience cheer, and even Sun Yingsha couldn't bother to warm up, standing there to applaud for her. Shenzhen University eventually eliminated Shanghai Longteng with a 3-1 victory, advancing to the finals of the Table Tennis Super League. In the last match, they will see if they can meet Shandong Luneng at the peak. In this match, although Sun Yingsha scored two points as the team's No. 1 singles in the second and fourth games, the biggest contributor to the victory was someone else. It can only be said that in this game, Kuai Man was really too critical and important. Without her, Shenzhen University would have been eliminated 99%. Although Sun Yingsha indeed scored two points, everyone knew that the most important thing for Shenzhen University to advance was whether their teammates could contribute one point. No matter how strong Sun Yingsha's ability was, it would be useless if her teammates couldn't score a single point; this is a team event. The result was that Shenzhen University had already lost 1:3 in the women's doubles, and in the third game, Kuai Man faced Chen Yi. If Kuai Man couldn't win, the last game would likely end in a crushing defeat. Because the last game was scheduled to be Tan Yuexuan against He Zhuojia, and He Zhuojia's abilities far surpassed Tan Yuexuan, so Shanghai Longteng basically locked in the win for this…

Official Arrest! The Largest Official Position in China's Sports World to Date, Deeply Affected Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua The Fall of Gou Zhongwen: A Tale of Corruption and Its Impact on Chinese Sports The saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food." This adage rings true in the world of sports, where scandals and corruption have plagued various sectors, from football to basketball. Behind the scenes, anti-corruption efforts have become a top priority. On May 30th, news broke that Gou Zhongwen, the head of China's General Administration of Sport, was under investigation. Now, the case has finally reached its conclusion. On December 12th, Gou Zhongwen was "double expelled" from his positions, and just days later, he was formally arrested. His downfall has been met with mixed reactions. Official reports have exposed a series of despicable acts committed by Gou Zhongwen, particularly four major moves that threw the entire Chinese sports world into chaos, deeply affecting figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. Gou Zhongwen's rise to the position of sports administrator was surprising, as his background was primarily in information research and engineering, with no apparent connection to sports. However, he climbed the ranks to become a candidate for the sports administrator role, despite many favoring Cai Zhenhua, who had a storied career in sports administration and was a key figure in Chinese table tennis. Gou Zhongwen's tenure was marked by drastic changes that shook the sports world. His first target was Cai Zhenhua, his former rival. Cai Zhenhua, once the deputy sports administrator, faced marginalization and…

Dissatisfaction with Chen Zhonghe, Criticism of Lang Ping, Guidance to Liu Guoliang: 88-year-old Wei Jizhong Finally "Loses His Reputation"‌ Wei Jizhong, who has a background in literature but is deeply interested in sports, even won the local volleyball championship during his school days. Later, he served as the chairman of the Volleyball Association, dedicating his life to our country's sports cause. However, he likes to worry about various matters big and small, fully utilizing his "literary" skills, which has caused many people to be dissatisfied with him. He has had controversies with Chen Zhonghe, Lang Ping, and Liu Guoliang, who have made outstanding contributions to our country's sports. Now at 88 years old, Wei Jizhong's reputation has been severely damaged... Opposition to Lang Ping's Renewal Wei Jizhong has devoted his life to our country's sports cause, achieving remarkable achievements. He is now over eighty years old but has faced many controversies. Most of the criticism against him is related to Lang Ping, although he does not care about these criticisms. The controversy between these two individuals began when Lang Ping became the coach of the women's volleyball team. Under her guidance, the level of the girls on the training ground steadily improved, eventually winning the world championship, a feat that made countless Chinese cheer. Everyone was proud of the success of the women's volleyball team, and of course, Lang Ping's contribution as their mentor was significant. She led these girls to the peak of women's volleyball, and everyone recognized her. However, there was one person who felt very embarrassed, Wei…

For many fans of the Chinese national table tennis team, the "Twin Stars Era" led by Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui, as well as the "Three Musketeers Era" dominated by Ma Long, Xu Xin, and Zhang Jike, are two periods of great fame for the national team. However, even famous national players have their dark sides. It means that while the "Twin Stars" and "Three Musketeers" did usher in a new era, there were also national players who strayed from the right path. Among the Twin Stars, Kong Linghui, known as the "Prince of Table Tennis," was one who went astray; among the Three Musketeers, it was Zhang Jike who bore the brunt of criticism. Zhang Jike's scandals are not discussed here, but suffice it to say that he has now fallen to the point of coaching at a private club. On the other hand, Xu Xin and Ma Long of the Three Musketeers have promising futures and developments. Kong Linghui of the Twin Stars, however, became a pariah due to accumulating huge gambling debts. Gradually disappearing from the sports world, if not for older fans, few people would have a deep impression of the name Kong Linghui. The time when Kong Linghui's huge gambling debt was exposed was May 2017, manifested as becoming the defendant in a lawsuit. The plaintiff in this case was Marina Bay Sands Pte.Ltd., the operating company of Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Casino. In the complaint, Marina Bay Sands mentioned that Kong Linghui borrowed 1 million Singapore dollars from the casino on February 19, 2015.…

Recently, the WTT World Table Tennis Association announced the list of participants for the 2025 Singapore Grand Slam Tournament. In the men's singles category, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Zhou Qihao, and Xiang Peng have qualified for the competition. On the women's side, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xintong, Qian Tianyi, and He Zhuojia have been selected to participate. It is worth noting that three major Olympic singles champions, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, have all missed out on this event. Looking at the list of participants, the Chinese team has sent very young players in the men's singles, such as Lin Shidong and Xiang Peng. However, there are no young players participating in the women's singles this time. The young player Kuai Man, who was focused on by the coaching staff, missed out again due to her low world ranking. Sun Yingsha, ranked first in the world, remains the youngest among all participants. The Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is a top-tier event in the WTT series and also the earliest and most stable grand slam tournament held. Therefore, the national table tennis team attaches great importance to it and sends its main players. However, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are collectively absent from this competition. The absence of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng from the Singapore Grand Slam Tournament is not surprising. After the Paris Olympics, Ma Long participated in the China Grand Slam Tournament and clearly stated that it would be his last international event. Fan Zhendong…

The arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the highest-ranking official in China's sports world to date, has deeply affected figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. The saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food." From the Chinese men's football team to the basketball team, many individuals have been criticized by fans due to personal relationships and interests. Consequently, anti-corruption efforts in the sports sector have become a top priority. On May 30th, when news broke that Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was under investigation, people began to pay close attention to changes in the Chinese sports scene. Now, the case against Gou Zhongwen has finally reached a conclusion! On December 12th, Gou Zhongwen was "double expelled," and just a few days later, he was formally arrested. His downfall has brought mixed reactions—some are happy, while others are distressed. Official reports have exposed his crimes, revealing a series of despicable actions he took, especially these four major moves that threw the entire Chinese sports world into chaos, deeply affecting Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua! It was shocking when Gou Zhongwen became the director of the General Administration of Sport, as his previous path had almost exclusively involved information research and engineering, with no connection to sports whatsoever. However, he managed to rise through the ranks with his abilities, becoming one of the candidates for the position of director of the General Administration of Sport. Compared to Gou Zhongwen, many people favored Cai Zhenhua. Cai Zhenhua was then the deputy director of the General Administration of…

Recently, Paris Olympic men's and women's singles champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, citing an inability to bear the WTT rule of fining players for non-participation. Subsequently, the WTT World Table Tennis Association denied that this was a new regulation and stated that it always places the interests of the athletes at the core. However, Fan Zhendong refuted this, claiming that he had never been officially informed that withdrawing from a match would result in a fine! During the days when Fan Zhendong was in conflict with the WTT World Table Tennis Association, CCTV and many authoritative media outlets clearly expressed their support for the athletes' rights protection. Foreign association athletes were also inspired by Fan Zhendong's spirit of fighting to the end regardless of his future, and they all condemned the unfairness of the WTT World Table Tennis Association! Surprisingly, Liu Guoliang, as the head of the WTT World Table Tennis Association, has remained aloof and has not publicly responded so far, which has led to more speculation. According to Swedish Sports Television, ITTF President Petra Sorlin responded to the Fan Zhendong incident, saying she was caught off guard by the withdrawal of the two Olympic champions but has yet to receive an official response from the Chinese Table Tennis Association. It is worth noting that several days have passed since the application for withdrawal and the public release of the athletes' statements. The table tennis world has become chaotic, and even the ITTF president has been forced to speak out. Why…

Translation of the content: WTT has issued an official statement in response to Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's announcement of their withdrawal from the world rankings. The gist of the statement is that the fines are not new rules but are intended to ensure player participation. Several French table tennis players, including Simon Gauzy and the Lebesson brothers, have spoken out against WTT, claiming that these rules do not benefit the athletes. Netizens have discovered that if the top 20 ranked athletes do not participate in WTT events, based on the schedule for the first 11 months of 2025, they would be fined $225,000, which is approximately 1.642 million yuan. How outrageous this fine is can be seen when you consider that even if an athlete were to participate in all WTT events and win them all, the prize money would still not reach 2 million yuan, not to mention taxes and other deductions. Moreover, the tickets for these matches are not cheap, sometimes comparable to the entrance fees for concerts by top-tier celebrities, and there are various sponsors involved, so the earnings are indeed higher than before. In response to the WTT officials, Fan Zhendong also made a statement, roughly meaning that he was unaware of when the fines for non-participation began, as he had never been officially informed about penalties for withdrawing from competitions. He only received formal notice recently that WTT will strictly enforce the rules next year, so he signed and submitted his withdrawal from WTT on the same day. Regarding Fan Zhendong's response, it is…

In the past two days, two major events have occurred in the national table tennis scene. The first is that Fan Zhendong announced his withdrawal from the world rankings; the second is that Chen Meng also announced her withdrawal from the world rankings. These two events immediately caused a sensation. On the one hand, it is because the fame and status of these two individuals are very unusual in today's international table tennis arena. Fan Zhendong, once ranked first in men's singles, won a gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Chen Meng, once ranked first in women's singles, also won a gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. On the other hand, it is because such an event is extremely rare. Looking back at the history of national table tennis, there has never been a similar situation. In fact, the withdrawal of a star player is enough to shock, let alone the top players in men's and women's singles. Both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are still in their prime and possess extraordinary strength. Especially Fan Zhendong, who can be said to still be at the peak of his career. If Fan Zhendong can recover as before now, he absolutely has the ability to return to the top of the world. As for Chen Meng, even if she cannot return to the top of the world, she is still at the level of the top three in the world. Why did they make such an "extreme" decision? From their statements, it can be seen that the main…