Recently, the table tennis world has been buzzing with excitement! Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from the competition, CCTV supported them, and the WTT rules were questioned... What's really going on behind all this? Is it just a simple dispute over the rules? Let's start with these WTT rules. The top 100 players in the world must participate in their competitions; otherwise, they will lose points, affecting their world rankings and, in turn, their eligibility for the three major events. Think about it; this is practically a "tyrannical clause"! How can a commercial event be so closely tied to the qualifications for world-class competitions? It's hard to believe there isn't more to this story. This isn't just a matter of the rules themselves; the creation and enforcement of these rules are closely related to Liu Guoliang's multiple roles, which raises suspicions. Liu Guoliang serves as the Chairman of the WTT World Table Tennis Corporation Board, President of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, and First Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation, holding several positions at once. Isn't that a bit too much power for one person? It's like having one person control legislative, judicial, and executive powers; how could that not be concerning? In the past, athletes have raised doubts, but nothing came of it. This time, it's different. Two Olympic champions withdrew simultaneously, and it's a big deal that the global media is paying attention to! CCTV even stepped in to voice its concerns about the WTT rules. Liu Guoliang responded, saying that the rules do need…

Liu Guoliang's Embarrassment: Doha World Table Tennis Championships Announce Participation Rules, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng Denied Entry Do you still remember the promise Liu Guoliang made to the public after Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng officially announced their withdrawal from the world rankings and WTT events? At that time, facing public pressure, Liu Guoliang claimed that as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, he would spare no effort to support athletes in defending their rights. He fully understood and respected the decisions of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long. He also believed that some rules of the WTT were questionable. Most importantly, when CCTV reporter Li Wujun asked, "Can we still see them compete for the country on the international stage in the future?" Liu Guoliang clearly stated, "Of course! With their achievements and contributions, I believe they can participate in any major event with a wild card." This statement was interpreted by the public as a commitment from Liu Guoliang to Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long: as long as you are willing, you can participate in any international event with a wild card. However, surprisingly, less than a week after his statement, the Doha World Table Tennis Championships announced the participation rules and the number of players, leaving Liu Guoliang embarrassed. The 58th World Table Tennis Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar from May 17 to 25, 2025. The International Table Tennis Federation recently updated the latest news on its official website and grandly launched promotional photos featuring representatives from the five…

Recently, the table tennis world has been quite lively. First, there was a stir over Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrawing from the competition. Then came an even more explosive piece of news: 62-year-old bigwig Wang Zhongqi was taken away for investigation! The four words "involvement in black and gambling" carry a lot of information. This makes one wonder, what's really going on in China's table tennis world? Wang Zhongqi is a prominent figure, Vice Chairman of the Henan Provincial Sports Association and President of the Henan Provincial Table Tennis Association, a true bigwig. Crucially, he has a close relationship with Liu Guoliang, both being from Henan province and having a good private friendship. It's said that Liu Guoliang played a role in bringing the WTT World Cup Finals to Xinxiang, Henan, and even personally presented an award to Wang Zhongqi! Now that Wang Zhongqi is in trouble, could there be something fishy going on? Just think about it, isn't this network of relationships quite complicated? The financial issues at WTT are even more confusing. With annual income in the tens of millions of dollars, yet year after year of losses? In 2022, revenue tripled, but so did the losses. How do you calculate these accounts? This makes one suspect that there might be problems with the accounts. After all, this money doesn't just blow in with the wind. Those previous doubts about WTT's financial situation now seem to have more evidence. As for Liu Guoliang, holding multiple positions, his power is indeed considerable. Some commentators bluntly say he "rules…

Recently, the sports circle has been hit by a piece of breaking news: Gou Zhongwen, who once served as the director of the General Administration of Sports, was arrested on December 19, 2024. This is the highest-ranking official ever arrested in the sports circle. With Gou Zhongwen's arrest, his previous actions have also been exposed, involving many people, including familiar figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. So, why was Gou Zhongwen arrested, and how did Liu Guoliang and others get affected? Gou Zhongwen's career path shows that he had achievements in his field, but initially, he worked in electronics and information technology. In 2008, he was transferred to Beijing to serve as the vice mayor, and in 2016, he became the deputy secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee and the director of the General Administration of Sports in October of the same year. At that time, Cai Zhenhua also competed for this position. Cai Zhenhua, a former national table tennis player, won championships in multiple world table tennis championships. He had a deep understanding of events and the sports industry, leading many to believe that the director's position would be his. After retiring, Cai Zhenhua served as the head coach of the national table tennis team, training many outstanding players and contributing significantly to China's sports. In 2007, he became the deputy director of the General Administration of Sports, just one step away from the director's position. Many thought Cai Zhenhua would get it, but after intense competition, Gou Zhongwen won. However, Gou Zhongwen had no prior experience in…

The situation is escalating! Regarding Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the WTT world rankings, more and more WTT executives are being discussed, and now there is new factual evidence surrounding Mr. Liu Guoliang, chairman of the WTT board of directors, with netizens questioning whether he has been restricted from leaving the country. Looking back at major events over the past three months: In October, the Kazakhstan Asian Championships, Liu Guoliang did not attend, which was rare, as he personally led the team in the previous Asian Championships; in November, the Fukuoka year-end finals, Liu Guoliang also did not attend, but many fans still remember his energetic appearance at the award ceremony of the previous event; in December, the 53rd anniversary of China-US table tennis diplomacy, Vice Chairman Qin Zhijian of the Chinese Table Tennis Association led the team, while President Liu Guoliang did not attend. However, on January 8th, during discussions between the International Table Tennis Federation and the Qatar Table Tennis Association regarding major matters related to the World Table Tennis Championships, Liu Guoliang, as the first vice-chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation, did not attend. Liu Guoliang's continuous four absences have sparked widespread doubts from public opinion, even famous sports journalist He Xiaolong mentioned this matter, and many netizens question whether he has been restricted from leaving the country. Netizens are also actively commenting on this matter: "It's time to investigate and settle accounts, deal with athletes associated with him together, cancel their continued eligibility to participate, it's some unscrupulous and immoral athletes who have fostered his evil…

Recently, the Chinese table tennis world has been experiencing a storm of change. As the head of WTT (World Table Tennis Professional League), Liu Guoliang is facing an unprecedented challenge. The withdrawal of national table tennis mainstays such as Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng from the world rankings has placed Liu Guoliang under immense public pressure. For a time, calls for his resignation were widespread. Renowned journalist He Xiaolong even bluntly stated, "Liu Guoliang should step down." These words undoubtedly added to Liu Guoliang's troubles. However, Liu Guoliang's close relationship with wealthy businessman Guo Bin has become a bright spot in this turmoil. Not only do they collaborate commercially, but they also maintain a close personal connection. Guo Bin has hosted the Super League multiple times and rewarded national table tennis players and coaches after the Tokyo Olympics. After Liu Guoliang left the national team, he chose to go to Qingdao, Shandong to engage in real estate business with Guo Bin. This deep friendship makes people exclaim, "It is enough to have one true friend in life!" Nonetheless, Guo Bin has also faced controversy in recent years. There were questions about his unwillingness to invest when the venue temperature was insufficient during the Super League, and there was criticism for privately opening a product window to sell sexy socks after inviting Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha to endorse products. These negative news events have significantly damaged Guo Bin's image and affected his standing in the public eye. Recently, famous journalist Du Liyan exposed that Guo Bin's company had…

The Doha Star Challenge was supposed to be a stage filled with stars and fierce competition. However, an unexpected change has cast a shadow over the Chinese National Table Tennis Men's Team. The already incomplete men's team has been further weakened by Zhou Qihao's withdrawal due to injury, reducing the number of players from three to two, presenting an unprecedented challenge for the team's lineup. The national table tennis team embarked on this journey with the intention of training newcomers and sharpening their youthful swords. Unfortunately, the harsh reality often exceeds expectations, and the significant reduction in personnel has made this expectation seem luxurious. These young players, who are just starting out, face such a severe test. Can they carry the flag and live up to everyone's hopes? This is not only a trial of their skills but also a severe test of their psychological qualities. Looking at the women's team, five major players have set out together, with a complete lineup and high morale, forming a stark contrast with the men's team's plight. On one side, there is a strong army, and on the other, a lone fight. Such a scene can't help but make people feel cold. The two brave men of the men's team are about to embark on a difficult journey of "one person guarding a city." Every step forward will be a direct dialogue with the top foreign association players, which can be seen as a prelude to the Olympics. Zhou Qihao's withdrawal has also sparked another controversy - the discussion on point deductions and…

In the aftermath of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng publicly announcing their withdrawal from international rankings, the Chinese Table Tennis Association, under immense pressure, released a statement expressing respect for the decision of these three Olympic champions—Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long—to withdraw. At the time, many were puzzled as to why Ma Long chose to exit without issuing a public statement like Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, instead opting to quietly sign a letter of withdrawal. The prevailing view at the time was that Ma Long, as the veteran captain of the national table tennis team, might have been concerned about the potential negative impact of a public announcement on the team. Given the intense public reaction and widespread skepticism following Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's statements, a similar declaration by Ma Long could have exacerbated the situation and increased the pressure even further. However, recent investigations by resourceful netizens suggest that the matter may not be so straightforward. It has come to light through Qichacha that Ma Long had already invested in a company called Beijing Track Catering Management Co., Ltd. as early as December 2016. He contributed 600,000 yuan, holding a 4.3% stake. Among the shareholders of this company is a person named Wang Jin, who shares the same name as Liu Guoliang's wife. This individual also holds a 4.3% stake with an equivalent investment of 600,000 yuan. Looking at the equity structure, she owns shares in Qian Jian Education Technology, a company established by Liu Guoliang and Wang Nan, making it highly likely that this…

The anti-corruption storm in China's sports world, from football to table tennis and beyond, seems to be playing out like an "annual drama," with each revelation akin to a scripted climax. The audience is both shocked by the fall of those once lofty "big shots" and can't help but wonder: how many untold stories lie behind this? Let's start with football, a field where the "black gold jungle" has long been notorious. Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and Chen Xuyuan received a life sentence, a severity that almost amounts to "removing the bottom of the pot" for the entire Chinese football world. But the question is, can such deterrence make Chinese football "turn over a new leaf"? The answer is probably not that optimistic. After all, football has deteriorated to this point not just because of a few "Li Ties" or "Chen Xuys," but due to systemic problems that have accumulated over the years. From grassroots training to professional leagues, corruption, interest transfers, and power-money transactions lurk at every level. This anti-corruption campaign may have cut down the most conspicuous "trees," but it's far from enough to cure the "forest disease." Now let's look at table tennis, once hailed as the "cleanest sanctuary." It too has been implicated. Wang Zhongqi, the former chairman of Henan Table Tennis Association, was suddenly investigated and overnight turned from a "meritorious figure" into a focus of public opinion. How dramatic is this plot? He had just won an award for successfully introducing the WTT World Cup Finals, yet behind the…

Recently, WTT has introduced a new regulation that if players do not participate in competitions according to the official requirements of WTT, they will not only be penalized with zero points but also fined by WTT. This regulation has sparked considerable controversy, especially as it is particularly unfriendly to older players with high world rankings. After all, each player's competitive state and health condition are different, and it is unrealistic for them to participate in every WTT event without missing any. In response to the霸王条款 (tyrannical terms) introduced by the WTT, three national table tennis Olympic champions - Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long - officially announced their withdrawal from the world rankings. This means that the three will no longer represent the national team in future world competitions. Their decision has left fans feeling heartbroken and regretful, as not only does it cause a significant drop in the appeal and value of WTT events, but it also greatly reduces the overall strength of the national table tennis team. Especially after Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings, it had a huge impact on them. After all, Fan Zhendong is still in his prime and is the leader of the men's national team. As for Chen Meng, her withdrawal from the world rankings meant that it would be difficult for her to achieve the Grand Slam. After winning the women's singles title at the Tokyo Olympics, she could have completed the Grand Slam feat by winning the women's singles title at the Houston World Table Tennis…