Recently, a video of the national table tennis team has caused quite a stir online. In the video, Liu Guoliang, Wang Chuqin, and Sun Yingsha are standing side by side, with Liu Guoliang in the middle, looking somewhat awkward. This scene was immediately ridiculed by netizens as a "love triangle" scenario. As an old fan who has watched table tennis for 25 years, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Where is this love triangle? It's clearly a perfect match within the national table tennis team! Let's start with the background of this video. The national table tennis team recently went to Nanliang, Gansu for red education activities, exchanged skills with local residents at Qingyang Donghu Park, and then donated to Lenin School. Throughout the process, Liu Guoliang, as the head coach, stood in the C position, with Wang Chuqin on his left and Sun Yingsha on his right. What seems like an ordinary position has been imagined by netizens to be full of "drama". However, I can responsibly tell you that this is not a "love triangle" at all, but rather Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha are perfectly cooperating to assist Liu Guoliang! Why do I say this? Let's start from the beginning. Since Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha formed a mixed doubles team, they have shown super strong tacit understanding. At the Paris Olympics, their cooperation reached a level of perfection. From the round of 16 to the quarter-finals, they cooperated seamlessly and easily defeated their opponents. This kind of tacit understanding is not something that can be…

In the women's team final of the Busan World Table Tennis Championships, the national table tennis women's team fought hard for five sets and defeated the Japanese team 3-2, successfully winning the championship and achieving a six consecutive championships. This time in the women's team final, the national table tennis team continued with the previous trio of Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, and Wang Yidi, while Wang Manyu remained on the bench, not getting a chance to play in the entire elimination round. Sun Yingsha, who played in the first set against Zhang Benmeihe, showed her strong strength and completely suppressed Zhang Benmeihe, defeating her opponent with a score of 11-5, 11-8, 11-4 in straight sets. In this battle for the championship, Sun Yingsha took the lead for the team, and this victory was as easy as turning over one's palm. In the second set, Olympic champion Chen Meng faced off against Japan's number one player, Zao Tianxina. Before the match, Zao Tianxina made a bold statement, saying, "National table tennis (players) are human, India can beat them 2-3, and the Japanese team has a chance to win." As the ace of the team, she was very confident. After the start of the game, both players did not test each other, and they entered an intense exchange. Chen Meng quickly got into her rhythm and won the first set 11-6. In the second set, Zao Tianxina used her serve and changes to counterattack, leveling the score at 11-8. Afterwards, Chen Meng played quite dull and ended up losing two consecutive sets,…

Recently, the national table tennis team has been quite lively. Ever since Fan Zhendong caused a stir, Liu Guoliang's image has collapsed in the hearts of netizens, and as a result, people's trust in the national table tennis team is not as strong as it used to be. Fan Zhendong's withdrawal means that he cannot participate in upcoming international events. Since he is still young, asking him to withdraw from the international competition arena at this time is equivalent to ending his career prematurely, which is very unfair for someone who has just won an Olympic championship after all, he has just defended the honor of the Chinese men's table tennis team. Perhaps because the incident became too big, Liu Guoliang had to come forward to explain to the public that based on their achievements and contributions, they can participate in any major event with a wild card. This temporarily calmed the public opinion, but not long after, the World Championships roster in Doha was released, and Fan Zhendong's name was not on it. The promotional poster representing Asian players also featured Wang Chuqin, with no trace of Fan Zhendong. In fact, apart from commercial matches, there is another important event recently, which is the Asian Cup. The Asian Cup will be held in Shenzhen in February. According to the rules of the event, China can send six male and female athletes each to participate in the competition. Today, China finally announced the participants. The men's team consists of Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Chen Yuanyu, and…

Translation of the article content: Recently, the national table tennis team has made significant moves to distance itself from fan culture, with Wang Chuqin taking the lead as an example. His fan club decisively disbanded its fan group, and he himself massively unfollowed on social media platforms. He also openly expressed his hope for everyone to attain the freedom they desire at the Weibo Night event, which sparked heated discussions. Initially, fans assumed that Wang Chuqin wanted to escape the excessive entanglement of the fan circle, as the influence of fan culture on athletes is both beneficial and detrimental. Many hoped he could play in a purer environment. However, as the situation developed, people couldn't help but wonder if there was more to the story? Media personality He Xiaolong's interpretation escalated the entire incident to new heights. Let's first examine Wang Chuqin's series of actions. The disbandment of the fan group by his fan club is undoubtedly a heavy blow in today's climate where fan power is substantial. It clearly indicates that he no longer wants to be closely monitored by fans and yearns for personal space. The mass unfollowing on social media might be an attempt to clean up his social environment and shed unnecessary social burdens. The phrase "I hope everyone can attain the freedom they desire" at Weibo Night is perplexing and led to various speculations at the time. Some believe he was venting his dissatisfaction with the fan circle, while others speculate he was hinting at his helplessness in certain situations. However, He Xiaolong's interpretation offers…

Recently, in the live broadcast room of famous journalist He Xiaolong, He Xiaolong claimed that Liu Guoliang's destruction of the table tennis ecosystem is much more severe than Li Tie's impact on the football circle. He Xiaolong said: The football circle has always had poor results and an unfavorable internal environment. There are many cases of gambling and match-fixing. Such incidents were already common before Li Tie, not to say that Li Tie ruined it. Li Tie was just a typical example of corruption caught. Li Tie became too arrogant after taking charge of the national team, with a very bad nature. However, his control over the football circle was far less effective; he could only control the national team and Wuhan club, with other clubs not listening to him at all. But the table tennis circle is different. Before Liu and even during his early tenure as head coach, the overall environment was quite good, arguably the best in the sports world. Even if there were negative news, they were individual cases, such as the "letting-ball" controversy, which was initially done to improve results. Incidents like Kong Linghui and Zhang Jike's gambling scandals were limited to individuals, and the table tennis circle as a whole was still good. However, since Liu took charge of the Table Tennis Association and held three positions simultaneously, everything changed. Domestic events and clubs of all sizes are under his control, including matters in the international table tennis arena where he also has significant influence. This has led to a monopoly, destroying the entire…

Recently, a storm regarding the fan culture in the sports circle has been sweeping across, with its extensive scope and great intensity of rectification, causing shock throughout the entire sports world. The fan culture originally led by the national table tennis team has now become the focus of the General Administration of Sport's crackdown. From the open call of the People's Daily to the rapid response of the national table tennis team, this series of actions were completed within a short span of one day, demonstrating the firm determination and efficient execution of the General Administration of Sport in rectifying the fan culture. The core of the General Administration of Sport's rectification action lies in severely cracking down on the distorted fan culture to ensure the healthy development of the sports industry. According to well-known sports media personality Fu Zhenghao, the General Administration of Sport will issue a document titled "Several Opinions on Firmly Resisting Distorted 'Fan Culture' to Ensure the Healthy Development of the Sports Industry." This document will require the entire national sports system to participate in the rectification action, starting with the dissolution of fan groups and gradually advancing various specific measures. This move reflects the General Administration of Sport's attention to the fan culture issue and highlights its determination to rectify the healthy development of the sports industry. As an authoritative media outlet, the People's Daily also played an important role in this rectification action. It used the example of several national badminton athletes dissolving their fan groups to call for more sports projects to learn…

The Asian Cup roster has sparked heated discussions with the absence of familiar names such as Fan Zhendong and Ma Long, while Chen Meng has opted out due to personal reasons. This time, the "usual formula" has been replaced by fresh faces like Chen Yuanyu, Huang Youzheng, and Shi Xunyao, who have been boldly promoted. The exclusion of veterans and the rise of young talents have raised questions about the Chinese national table tennis team's intentions: Why is the team so willing to make these changes? Is it because the veterans are no longer capable, or are the newcomers ready to take over? Behind this lies Liu Guoliang's new strategy: to promote the rejuvenation of the national table tennis team and provide opportunities for more newcomers. While this sounds like a well-thought-out reform, the actual implementation of sidelining veterans has left a bitter-sweet taste. Is this a panacea or a gamble? There is certainly much to discuss. The story begins in 2024 when the national table tennis team entered a new competitive cycle. Liu Guoliang proposed a strategic guideline of "fair opportunity" at an internal meeting – regardless of seniority, those with ability would receive more chances; conversely, even the most famous players could not be guaranteed participation. It was clear that this strategy targeted young players, but what was unexpected was the rapid "young storm" within the team. This Asian Cup roster is a concentrated reflection of such reforms. Fans familiar with the national table tennis team know that veteran wild cards were almost a given, either due to…

Yesterday, Wang Chuqin's fan club proactively disbanded its fan group, drawing public attention. The national table tennis team has taken the initiative to cut ties with fan culture, but what actions will follow? Renowned media personality He Xiaolong posted an analysis on social media this afternoon, revealing that Liu Guoliang has yet to disband his own fan group, and he firmly believes that Liu Guoliang is finished. Despite Wang Chuqin disbanding his fan group, demonstrating a stance of distancing from fan culture, Liu Guoliang, as the head of the national table tennis team, still has not disbanded his fan groups, with five or six still in existence. This stands in stark contrast to the current requirements of the General Administration of Sport to crack down on fan culture. In He Xiaolong's view, why hasn't Liu Guoliang disbanded his own fan groups? Is there no one who has had a heartfelt conversation with him? There is only one reason: he is definitely finished, with others avoiding him and keeping their distance. He Xiaolong used a profound statement to express his thoughts: "Why is it that in such a chaotic table tennis circle, no one has severely criticized him or even published warnings against him? In matters like these, calmness is most feared." He Xiaolong criticized a claim that Liu Guoliang made significant contributions to the commercialization of national table tennis. His main arguments are twofold. Firstly, before Liu Guoliang, the commercialization of national table tennis relied on Zhang Jike; without Liu Guoliang, fan culture could still form, just not in a…

In the sports world, especially in the field of table tennis, recent developments have attracted widespread attention and heated discussion among fans. The withdrawal of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng from the WTT world rankings, as well as their potential difficulty in returning to international competitions, has caused great concern among many fans. As the poem by Xin Qiji says, "Having accomplished the king's affairs under heaven, winning fame before and after life. Alas, white hair appears!" It is truly regrettable that these outstanding athletes face such a situation at the peak of their careers. As this incident continues to ferment, Liu Guoliang has been pushed to the forefront of public opinion, and the vacancy of the director of the Table Tennis and Badminton Center seems to have become a new focus. This position carries special significance, with administrative rank, which fundamentally differs from Liu Guoliang's current status as the head of the Ping Pong Association, a civilian organization. In this context, fans naturally began to expect the emergence of someone who could change the current situation of the national table tennis team. The legendary figure Wang Tao has entered the fans' field of vision. Wang Tao has written a glorious chapter in the history of the national table tennis team, winning nine world championship titles. His coaching abilities are also remarkable, and Fan Zhendong is one of his outstanding disciples he personally cultivated. Considering the level, he was once a lieutenant general, and this identity seems to give him a certain advantage in meeting the requirements for…

Liu Guoliang Breaks Silence! Directly Responds to "Dismissal" Rumors, Admits National Table Tennis Team Will Have a "Big Move"‌ By Editor Mai Mai "I firmly believe that Liu Guoliang has been dismissed." On December 24th, well-known sports media personality He Xiaolong publicly posted targeted comments on social media. He didn't forget to add, "This is just my personal judgment." The target of his remarks was none other than the "head of national table tennis" - Liu Guoliang. He Xiaolong usually likes to make some guiding remarks, which can be said to have "stolen the show." It's more like "riding the wave and grabbing attention" rather than expressing an opinion. This time, he once again provoked controversy, quite smug about it. In response, Liu Guoliang no longer remained silent but directly responded to the rumors of his dismissal, admitting that the national table tennis team would make a "big move." The previously smug He Xiaolong also suffered a "slap in the face"! "Bombarding" Liu Guoliang As the "head of national table tennis," Liu Guoliang led the national table tennis team to win numerous honors and medals. Currently, under Liu Guoliang's leadership, the national table tennis team is developing with great momentum. At the recent Paris conference, Liu Guoliang once again led the national table tennis players to compete in Paris, sweeping five gold medals. The national table tennis players are also very popular, gaining countless fans with their strength and personal charm, enjoying endless glory. However, behind the glory, they are deeply embroiled in various negative rumors. Not long ago, well-known…