The recent announcement of the Singapore Grand Slam list has caused quite a stir! Notably absent from the men's table tennis roster is Fan Zhendong, the reigning Olympic singles champion and Super Grand Slam winner. This decision comes as a surprise, especially considering Fan Zhendong's consistent performance following his victory at the Paris Olympics. Whether it be the national championships or the China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL), his form has been impeccable, with an undefeated record in the CTTSL that earned him the nickname "Steady as a Mountain." The absence of Fan Zhendong from such an important event raises questions about whether he has been sidelined or if there are other reasons at play. There are rumors of significant internal debate within the national team regarding Fan Zhendong's return. Some coaches believe that his presence might limit opportunities for younger players, while others argue that without him, the team's overall competitiveness could suffer. Liu Guoliang, caught in the middle, faces a difficult decision. Some speculate that the decision to exclude Fan Zhendong may be related to his personal development considerations, not wanting to be entirely controlled by the national team's arrangements. This revelation sparked intense online discussion, with opinions divided between those who view it as a betrayal and those who support the right to pursue one's dreams. Despite the controversy, many fans express disappointment at Fan Zhendong's omission from the list. The focus on training newcomers seems to be overshadowed by the inclusion of more experienced players like Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Lin Gaoyuan, Liang Jingkun, and Zhou…

Recently, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team has been trending on hot searches due to the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, attracting widespread attention and heated discussion. The exit of these two top players appears to be for personal reasons, but in reality, it has brought to light a series of complex issues, with the most notable being the doubts surrounding Liu Guoliang as the head of WTT and chairman of the Table Tennis Association. The direct reason for Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal is the new regulations introduced by WTT, which stipulate that players who do not participate in competitions will face a fine of $5,000 each time. For athletes like Chen Meng, after deducting various expenses from their hard-earned income over a year, there is hardly anything left, making it impossible for them to bear such high fines. Therefore, they chose to withdraw from the competition to avoid financial losses. However, this decision has plunged Liu Guoliang into a whirlpool of public opinion. As the head of WTT and chairman of the Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang undoubtedly bears an inescapable responsibility for the introduction of the new rules. This has led many fans to question his decisions, with some even believing that he is forcing Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng into retirement. With the continuous fermentation of public opinion, Liu Guoliang has faced unprecedented pressure, and rumors have emerged that he may resign as chairman of the Table Tennis Association. Faced with such doubts and rumors, Liu Guoliang's future is indeed full of uncertainty.…

Recently, Fan Zhendong openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the new rules of WTT, drawing widespread attention from Chinese fans. Unable to bear the new rule that fines athletes for not participating in competitions, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings but will not retire! This means that he will still participate in domestic competitions in the future, but he will definitely not play in international competitions. Why did he choose to withdraw from the international rankings? Because WTT is purely profiting from the health of the athletes, with an overly dense schedule and punishment for non-participation, which is very unfair to the athletes! The current chairman of WTT is Liu Guoliang, who has pushed for a commercial nature of the competition system under WTT that scores higher than the nine major events, forcing athletes who want to obtain international rankings to frequently compete, willingly exploited by WTT. Of course, if Liu Guoliang's only significant initiative was the reform of WTT, it might not have been enough to make Fan Zhendong decide to quit. The real catalyst for Fan Zhendong's split with Liu Guoliang is actually the fan culture surrounding the national table tennis team! In the past, Liu Guoliang promoted the fan culture of the national table tennis team mainly to promote table tennis! After all, table tennis is a niche sport with limited commercial value worldwide; since it is difficult to break through offline, they turned to online platforms, using short videos to market various topics, creating personal IPs for athletes, and thus gaining more attention for…

In recent times, the biggest news in the domestic sports world is undoubtedly the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of former Director of China's General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen. This article will not discuss Li Tie, but focus on information related to Gu Zhongwen. To many people, the director of the General Administration of Sport seems distant. However, the greater the power, the more significant the impact if the decisions made are wrong. Take fans as an example! Whether it's football or table tennis fans, they should be extremely resentful towards Gu Zhongwen. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen supported the appointment of Liu Yi, a wanted criminal from South Africa, as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, plunging Chinese football into turmoil. He also supported Chen Xuyuan as the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, further exacerbating the chaos in Chinese football. As for table tennis fans, their hatred towards Gu Zhongwen is even stronger! After Gu Zhongwen took office as the director of the General Administration of Sport, he forced Liu Guoliang, then the head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down. Later, due to the withdrawal from competition by Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others in support, Liu Guoliang was reassigned to serve as the president of the Table Tennis Association until now. It is strange that just five days after Gu Zhongwen's arrest, rumors emerged that Liu Guoliang had also been removed from his position. The news of Liu Guoliang's removal was…

In the vast landscape of sports, the national table tennis team has always been an undisputed and brilliant landmark, shining brightly for a long time, carrying the heavy pride and eager expectations of the people. Liu Guoliang is even more of a pivotal leader in the journey of the national table tennis team. Over the years, he has led the national table tennis giant ship to break through the waves and won countless glories. However, recently, a rumor about Liu Guoliang's "dismissal" has emerged like a sudden storm, causing a great stir in the sports world, making the hearts of fans instantly tighten and full of worry. He Xiaolong's groundless "provocation" Speaking of this matter, it is impossible to bypass the sports media person who caused a stir in the sports public opinion field - He Xiaolong. This person has really "stolen the limelight" recently, but behind this limelight, the controversy is so strong that it cannot be dissolved. He is like a "critic" holding a sharp blade and recklessly rushing around in the field of national table tennis, firing everywhere. As soon as the Paris Olympic Games table tennis event ended, He Xiaolong couldn't wait to come out. The women's singles competition was settled, and Chen Meng won the Olympic singles gold medal after a fierce battle. This should have been something worth celebrating nationwide, but in He Xiaolong's mouth, it changed its flavor. He repeatedly posted articles, all of which were full of doubts about the gold content of Chen Meng's championship. He also insinuated maliciously that Chen…

Focus on sports news and pay attention to the inside and outside of the stadium.‌ Recently, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced a series of new penalty regulations targeting non-participating players, which immediately sparked extensive discussions and attention in the table tennis world. Among them, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, two leading figures in the national table tennis team and Paris Olympic men's and women's singles champions, both expressed strong dissatisfaction with this and officially announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, taking concrete action to challenge the new ITTF regulations. The actions of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng immediately caused a stir among fans and the media. As we all know, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are both pillar players in today's national table tennis team, representing the top male and female singles players respectively. Fan Zhendong became another Grand Slam winner after Ma Long at the Paris Olympics, while Chen Meng completed the feat of winning two consecutive Olympic women's singles titles, becoming the third female player to do so after Deng Yaping and Zhang Yining, and her historical status has also rapidly risen. Some fans believe that despite not yet being a Grand Slam winner, Chen Meng's honor of winning two consecutive Olympic singles titles is enough to overshadow everything, and her status in the history of women's table tennis is enough to rank in the top five or even top three. Indeed, for table tennis, the Olympic singles champion is the ultimate goal and the most important honor. In comparison, the weight of the World…

Introduction The casino never turns defeat into victory, only deeper and deeper! Many years ago, Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui created the "Twin Stars" era of national table tennis, especially Kong Linghui, who swept the international stage with absolute strength, stunning the world with his exquisite ball skills. He was even called the "Prince of Table Tennis" by the audience, and at his peak, he was full of glory, surrounded by praise and flowers. But he himself dragged himself step by step into the quagmire of "scandal", and when he realized it, everything had already settled. Huge loans, "unbearable news" from his ex-girlfriend, it seems that the voices from the outside world want to kill this so-called "prince". Years later, when people think of him again, what kind of ending has he received? "Born with a Table Tennis Saint Body" The relationship between Kong Linghui and table tennis seems to be destined by nature. His father was originally a coach, under the discipline of his elders, he was like a wild horse running away, and at the age of only ten, he rushed into the provincial team, and later shone brilliantly in various international competitions. Sometimes, geniuses are shining, outstanding achievements made Coach Cai Zhenhua see the potential in this child. Although geniuses are rare, they are also the most uncontrollable, and Kong Linghui is one of those who do not want to be restrained. He has been a "naughty demon king" since childhood, and his personality is stubborn, as long as he thinks it is his own, no one…

Fan Zhendong Confirms Withdrawal, Fans Change Their Nickname for Him, Signals That Liu Guoliang Should Savor Fan Zhendong has confirmed his withdrawal, prompting fans to change their nickname for him, a signal that Liu Guoliang should carefully consider. Netizens have keenly pointed out that rankings no longer hold significance for Fan Zhendong, as the International Table Tennis Federation's lack of empathy and disregard for the athletes' actual circumstances led to a rigid decision. If athletes were to prioritize rankings over their health by forcing themselves to compete, it could result in severe physical damage, which would be detrimental to both the table tennis world and the athletes themselves. The title of Top Ten Athletes was awarded to Ma Long, which may have been the final straw for Fan Zhendong, known affectionately as "Little Fatty." While Ma Long is undoubtedly a legendary figure in the sport, this year was meant to be Fan Zhendong's time to shine. Do you recall the interview with silver medalist Moregad after the Paris Olympics, where he expressed his wish for Fan Zhendong to be happier? In essence, table tennis lacks widespread popularity and financial incentives. Observing tennis, where substantial earnings encourage participation, substitutes are always ready to step in if an athlete cannot compete. The fines might not be the primary issue; rather, the psychological toll of being overlooked seems more significant. Fan Zhendong might be using this as a form of protest. The complexities of table tennis have deepened, making us appreciate Ma Long's prowess even more. Fan Zhendong no longer needs rankings to…

Official Arrest! The Highest Official Position in China's Sports World to Date, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua Deeply Affected ‌—【Introduction】—‌ On December 19, 2024, Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was arrested. As the "top leader" in the sports world, Gou Zhongwen has caused no shortage of controversy during his tenure. Ever since Gou Zhongwen was investigated in May this year, people have been paying attention to his news. Now, it can be said that there is a result. So, what did Gou Zhongwen do during his tenure that made netizens applaud his arrest? ‌—【Controversy After Gou Zhongwen Took Office】—‌ Gou Zhongwen's name is both praised and criticized in the sports world. As the highest-ranking official involved in China's sports world to date, news of his arrest has caused a sensation online. Many people have questioned Gou Zhongwen's rise to power. After all, the hot candidate for the position of director of the General Administration of Sport was Cai Zhenhua. As an influential figure in China's sports world, Cai Zhenhua's resume is glorious. He started as an outstanding table tennis player and achieved remarkable results on the court with his excellent skills and tenacious fighting spirit. After retiring, he devoted himself to coaching and led the Chinese table tennis team to one peak after another, making great contributions to the development of China's table tennis career. Later, he took office at the General Administration of Sport and demonstrated extraordinary leadership ability. During his tenure as deputy director, he actively promoted the development of various sports, especially…

Recently, the domestic sports world has been greatly concerned with the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport. Many people may think that the position of the director of the General Administration of Sport is far removed from ordinary people. However, the greater the power, the more profound its decisions often have on the lives of ordinary people. Taking fans as an example, whether they are football or table tennis enthusiasts, they have long complained about Gou Zhongwen's various actions. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gou Zhongwen's decisions have sparked much controversy. He once strongly supported Liu Yi, a wanted criminal in South Africa, to serve as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, leading to a more chaotic situation in Chinese football; at the same time, he also supported Chen Xuyuan to take up the post of the Chinese Football Association, further entangling Chinese football. For table tennis fans, Gou Zhongwen is an even more controversial figure. During his tenure as director of the General Administration of Sport, he once promoted Liu Guoliang, then head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down, triggering a huge public outcry. At that time, main players such as Olympic champion Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others withdrew from competitions in support, forcing Liu Guoliang to transition from head coach to chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, barely continuing to contribute to Chinese table tennis. However, just 5 days after Gou Zhongwen's arrest, there…