Just entering 2025, the anti-corruption campaign targeting China's sports sector has achieved further results. Li Quanqiang, the former "top leader" of the Volleyball Management Center and the former director of the Volleyball Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, was taken away for investigation on suspicion of serious violations of law and discipline. Perhaps many fans are not familiar with Li Quanqiang, but during his tenure, he had many conflicts with Lang Ping, the former meritorious coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. It can even be said that behind the defeat of the Chinese women's volleyball team at the Tokyo Olympics, there was Li Quanqiang's absurd guidance. Interestingly, after Li Quanqiang's downfall, famous reporter He Xiaolong named the Chinese women's volleyball team and the national table tennis team on social media platforms, indicating that they will be the focus of this year's anti-corruption efforts. Li Quanqiang is different from most leaders within China's sports system in that he did not come from an athletic background. After graduating from Shenyang Physical Education College in the 1980s, he directly entered the Cultural and Educational Department of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission's Science and Education Department as a staff member. In November 1997, Li Quanqiang began serving as the director of the office of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission's Volleyball Sports Management Center. Throughout his career, he also served as the leader of the Chinese women's volleyball team several times, and in March 2006, he began serving as the deputy director of the Volleyball Sports Management…

The WTT Doha Star Challenge is in full swing! In a key match-up, the second seed of this competition, Japanese youngster Zhang Benmeihe, faced off against Thai player Orawan Palanang. After five rounds of fierce competition, Zhang Benmeihe was surprisingly defeated by her opponent with a score of 2-3, ending her run in the second round of the tournament. Zhang Benmeihe is only 17 years old. Despite her young age, she possesses remarkable skills. According to the latest world rankings, Zhang Benmeihe has reached sixth place. Orawan Palanang, now 25 years old, currently ranks 47th in the world. Her achievements are not particularly outstanding. Prior to the match, the media generally favored Zhang Benmeihe to win the game. However, the outcome was unexpected. In the first game, both players quickly entered the state. They engaged in intense exchanges. However, Zhang Benmeihe seized the opportunity and took control in the latter half of the match. With a score of 11-7, Zhang Benmeihe took the lead. In the second game, the match became even more closely contested. Both sides engaged in a tug-of-war from the start. The battle continued until a score of 9-9. Orawan Palanang made a decisive move and won with a score of 11-9. The overall score tied at 1-1. In the third game, after making adjustments, Zhang Benmeihe took the upper hand from the beginning. The score was quickly widened. With a score of 10-7, Zhang Benmeihe once again took the lead with a big score of 2-1 and obtained the match point. In the fourth game, Orawan…

Under the warm sunshine of Hainan, the winter training of the national table tennis team in 2025 is in full swing. On January 10th, frontline journalists brought exclusive reports, unveiling the mysterious veil of the national table tennis team's preparations. This is not only the first training session of the new year, but also an important step towards the Los Angeles Olympics, with a tense yet hopeful atmosphere on site. The national table tennis team has adopted a "two-front battle" strategy, which makes people marvel at the painstaking efforts of the coaching staff. Some young players represented by Qian Tianyi are participating in the World Table Tennis Association's Star Challenge in Doha, and will then move on to the regular challenge in Oman. Meanwhile, the main force corps represented by Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Wang Manyu are stationed in Hainan, accumulating strength for the upcoming Singapore Grand Slam event. On the training ground, sweat shines under the sun. After a week of intensive training, the three main players have spoken up, revealing their confidence and expectations for the future in their words. Wang Chuqin, affectionately known as "Big Head" by fans, appears particularly calm. Under the careful guidance of two famous coaches, Wang Hao and Xiao Zhan, he is moving towards higher goals. In training, his eyes are firm, and every action exudes focus and strength. This reminds people of his impressive performance last year, and now he seems ready to go further, ready for more. And "Great Demon King" Sun Yingsha shows her usual calmness. She hopes to…

The recent situation in the national table tennis team has been far from calm. The withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng from the international rankings is like a powerful bomb that has pushed Liu Guoliang and the WTT he oversees to the forefront of public opinion. Online calls for Liu Guoliang to step down have been growing louder and louder, almost drowning him out. Renowned journalist He Xiaolong's words have added even more suspense to the possibility of Fan Zhendong's return to the national team. Fan Zhendong, who is not yet 28 years old, is at the prime of his career in the table tennis world. Official data from the Table Tennis Super League shows that his win rate last season reached 85%. With his superior strength and stable mentality, he has undoubtedly become the backbone of the team. On the international stage, he has also achieved remarkable success, holding several world championships, making him a core force in the pursuit of glory for the national team. However, he has now been caught up in the center of the "withdrawal storm," causing many fans to worry about him. At this point, a key question arises: Can Fan Zhendong return to the national team? It seems that the answer to this question is closely tied to Liu Guoliang's future. Liu Guoliang, like the captain of the national team, has controlled many resource allocations and event arrangements for the team over the years. However, due to a series of controversial events recently, his management style has come under much scrutiny. Recalling…

After Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, Chairman Liu Guoliang was asked in an interview with CCTV: Can we still see these three players compete for the country in future international competitions? Liu Guoliang clearly stated: Of course, based on their achievements and contributions, I believe they can participate in any major competition with a wild card. However, less than two weeks after Liu Guoliang's statement, he was proven wrong. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) did not give any face, although it was not explicitly stated, but Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng are likely to miss the 2025 Doha World Championships. As is well known, after Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, they were unable to participate in WTT World Table Tennis Federation competitions. However, events such as the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup differ from commercial competitions, as each association can arrange participating players according to its own circumstances, and there are also wild card spots available. It was precisely because of this that when Chairman Liu Guoliang stated in an interview that Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng could participate with a wild card, many fans believed it to be true, thinking that Chairman Liu Guoliang would really arrange for the three to represent the national team in the competition. The imagination is beautiful, but the reality is bony, and the actual situation is completely different from what Chairman Liu Guoliang said. Recently, the ITTF announced the…

In the world of professional athletes, finding a balance between competition pressure and physical health is akin to walking on a tightrope, where one misstep could lead to disaster. This is especially true for table tennis players, who face the challenges of commercialization and significant prize money disparities. Did you know that top players like Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have had to take a temporary break to "rest and recuperate"? What lies behind this decision? Let's delve into the story! For professional athletes, how to find a balance between physical health and competition pressure is a challenge they must confront. It is obvious that if an athlete remains in high-intensity training and competition for an extended period, their physical functions will rapidly decline. They are like machines running at full capacity, with a significantly increased likelihood of failure. On the other hand, if the training intensity is insufficient, it becomes difficult for athletes to maintain peak performance during competitions, which can lead to a decline in technical proficiency and impact the development of their careers. Finding the right balance between these two extremes is a question all athletes must ponder. Professional table tennis competitions have entered a highly commercialized phase. The WTT (World Table Tennis) as a professional league has achieved ticket sales of nearly 60 million yuan, with the commercial interests of event organizers growing day by day. While professional competitions provide athletes with a platform to showcase themselves, they also bring immense pressure. The disparity in prize money distribution between table tennis and tennis players is particularly…

Recently, a series of eye-catching events have occurred in the national table tennis scene. The actions of renowned players such as Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng withdrawing from the world rankings have caused significant ripples, intertwining with various issues and plunging the entire table tennis community into a complex whirlpool of public opinion. As the head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang's stance on this matter is clear. He expressed absolute support for the players' efforts to protect their own rights, reflecting his respect and protection for athletes' rights. However, the situation has not been simplified. Due to the connection between WTT's system and these players' actions, Liu Guoliang, also the head of WTT, faces significant challenges. After all, the athletes' actions are like a sword pointing at the WTT system, and he needs to balance various interests while considering how to optimize the system to ensure both the protection of athletes' rights and the good development of WTT. The situation of the International Table Tennis Federation has also become complicated. Vice President Liu Guoliang of the International Table Tennis Federation has become the center of the storm. Many well-known journalists' requests for the International Table Tennis Federation to disclose financial reports are not groundless. The International Table Tennis Federation owns an 85% stake in WTT, but the low bonuses offered by WTT, high self-income, and annual losses are difficult to understand. This is like a huge puzzle, with Liu Guoliang at the center of it. In this context, the saying "To wear the crown, one…

The recent withdrawal of Fan Zhendong from the international rankings has sparked interest in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the World Table Tennis Corporation (WTT). Liu Guoliang, the head of the national table tennis team, holds three positions: chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, executive vice-chairman of the ITTF, and chairman of the WTT board. Recently, media outlets have been digging into some doubts surrounding these roles, providing some insights. Shanghai Television's "Look News" program raised several questions: for example, how can the ITTF ensure the depth and objectivity of its investigation into WTT when they are essentially the same entity? Additionally, the ITTF originally held a 100% stake in WTT, which later became 85%; where did the remaining 15% go? Why hasn't WTT's 2023 financial report been made public yet? Tencent Sports' "Hoson Observation" column wrote an in-depth article that provides some answers. The article clarifies that WTT is a company dedicated to operating the ITTF's tour events, and there is no doubt that they are one and the same. Some netizens even discovered that the official accounts of the ITTF and WTT may be operated by the same person or company, so the ITTF's so-called investigation into WTT is akin to investigating itself, which would yield no results. However, the ITTF's original 100% stake in WTT became 85% after 2022; where did the remaining 15% go? The article answers this question. A meeting record of the ITTF shows that the 15% stake was transferred to a company called "Word Sports," whose legal representative is Lei…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the Chinese national table tennis team achieved a great victory with all five female players winning their matches, fully demonstrating their dominance. Ma Lin made an impressive comeback, and the championship is basically in the bag. In this Doha Star Challenge, the Chinese national table tennis team can basically say that they have secured one championship title, which is the women's singles championship. After all, the top five female stars of the women's team have all advanced, defeating four major foreign association opponents, perfectly showcasing their strength. Now that all the strong opponents have been eliminated, the pressure is not as great. Compared to Wang Hao, the position of the women's team head coach Ma Lin is as stable as Mount Tai. This time, the national table tennis team has experienced two major extremes. First, the women's team has won all their matches, with a total of six people advancing to the main draw, five of whom directly qualified for the main draw, and one, Zhongge Man, who advanced through the qualifying rounds. However, except for Zhongge Man who was eliminated, the rest have all won. The quickest match to end was Kuai Man against Ye Yitian, with a 3:0 sweep. Although Kuai Man performed poorly in two doubles matches, losing in the first round in both women's doubles and mixed doubles, she proudly advanced in singles, showing her strong strength. Previously, she also eliminated Daito Satsuki, so her strength is beyond doubt. With Kuai Man's advancement, He Zhuojia on the other side also sent…

Recently, the table tennis world has been stirred up by a major event. The actions of Olympic champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, who jointly withdrew from the world rankings, have caused a huge stir, with the focus squarely on WTT's overbearing clauses. This incident has drawn public attention to the management mechanisms of WTT. Amidst this controversy, Liu Guoliang's stance appears quite subtle. As the head of WTT World Table Tennis, he has not mentioned his own position in the face of numerous doubts, and this silence has greatly affected his reputation. At this time, Ma Long's situation is even more special. Ma Long is already at the end of his career, and the increase in age poses many challenges to his competitive state. More importantly, he has a close relationship with Liu Guoliang, and it is rumored that they also have private collaborations, which makes it inconvenient for him to publicly express his stance on this matter. "The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water," perhaps this friendship allows their interactions to follow more the tacit understanding and respect within their hearts. However, when asked during an interview who he most wanted to challenge, Ma Long blurted out the three words "Liu Guoliang," which was undoubtedly a bombshell. Both Liu Guoliang and Ma Long are grand slam winners in the table tennis world, but they represent different eras. Liu Guoliang is the first male grand slam winner in the history of the national table tennis team, and he had a unique playing style in his era. In…