"Is the backstage of Chinese table tennis impeccable as well as its invincibility on the court?" While we cheer for the powerful shots of our national table tennis players on the field, few people notice that the management of Chinese table tennis is experiencing a storm. Liu Guoliang and Guo Bin, two pivotal figures, have recently been at the center of controversy. On one side, there are calls for Liu Guoliang, the WTT chairman, to step down, while on the other, Guo Bin, the "godmother of the national team," is heavily in debt, and their situations are affecting the future of the national team. Behind the glory, it seems that a shadow is emerging. Speaking of Liu Guoliang, who doesn't know him among the Chinese? From being the head coach of the national team to becoming the chairman of WTT, Liu Guoliang is not only a symbol of the glory of the national ball but also a commander on the road of reform. However, this time he has taken a big fall. The incident began with the sudden withdrawal of three main players, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, from the world rankings. This directly exploded public opinion - some fans shouted on social media at midnight: "Without rankings, how will we participate in international competitions? Matches are not child's play!" This event has led to unprecedented questioning of Liu Guoliang's management style. Famous reporters like He Xiaolong and Du Liyan added fuel to the fire by continuously posting articles accusing Liu Guoliang of "ineffective governance" and directly targeting…

Situation Escalates! Fan Zhendong Appears on CCTV13, Supported by CCTV Journalists, Liu Guoliang Makes First Public Appearance After Controversy "Non-participation means fines," does that sound familiar? On the surface, it seems like a tactic used by some companies to force employees to work overtime, but you might not have expected that behind this is a group of top table tennis players experiencing "the 996 version of the sports field." The protagonist of this "big show" in 2023 is Fan Zhendong, the "big brother" of the national table tennis team. Recently, Fan Zhendong chose to "stand firm" due to his dissatisfaction with the WTT (World Table Tennis Professional League) mandatory participation penalty regulations and announced his withdrawal from the world rankings. This was followed by another legendary player and Olympic champion Chen Meng's support for the team, directly abandoning the "golden signboard" of the "ranking." The table tennis circle exploded! Such a "double bomb" not only sparked discussions in the sports world but also made many fans start to think: Behind professionalization, is it for the good of the athletes, or is it a shackle that harms their interests? Table tennis players who do not participate in competitions will be fined? This is straightforward and is one of the current rules of WTT. This rule requires top players to participate in competitions; otherwise, they face not only high fines but also the possibility of losing their world ranking. It sounds like encouraging more competitions and enhancing the heat of the arena, but upon careful consideration, the problems behind this are not…

As of now, even Fan Zhendong himself might not have anticipated that following his announcement of withdrawal from the competition, public attention has shifted to the financial issues of WTT. Previously, although several official media outlets raised questions about WTT's finances and equity, they were limited to local media coverage. However, on January 9th, Beijing time, "The Paper" published a lengthy article of over 3000 words on social media platforms, directly pointing out the murky nature of WTT's equity transactions and the delay in making financial reports public! As an influential national media outlet, openly demanding WTT to disclose its finances may be the most critical turning point in this incident so far. It is not surprising that Fan Zhendong dared to challenge WTT head-on, as it stems from WTT's opaque financial reports over the past five years. Before Fan Zhendong officially announced his withdrawal from the world rankings, many foreign association players had questioned WTT's tournament revenue and player bonuses. However, due to these players' low influence, their concerns were left unresolved and hastily concluded. This time, however, things are different. The joint withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, both singles champions at the Paris Olympics, has brought WTT under the scrutiny of global sports media. WTT, known as the World Table Tennis Professional League in Chinese, was established in 2019 with the fundamental purpose of helping global table tennis athletes increase their income. This was also repeatedly mentioned by Liu Guoliang, then Vice-Chairman of the WTT Council, as the "core focus" of work. However, as Liu Guoliang…

China's table tennis world has recently been plunged into an unprecedented turmoil, with a series of incidents exploding one after another, drawing widespread attention and heated discussion from all sectors of society. These controversies involve issues such as corruption in management, transparency in event operations, selection and use of athletes, as well as the impact of emerging cultural phenomena, casting a shadow of doubt over the entire Chinese table tennis world. One of the key triggers for this turmoil was the exposure of Henan Table Tennis Association Chairman Wang Zhongqi's involvement in black and gambling cases. According to journalist Du Liyan's report, the 62-year-old Wang Zhongqi was reported for suspected illegal and criminal activities. The severity of this incident can be seen from the response of local authorities: local law enforcement agencies quickly established two special task forces to investigate him simultaneously. Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, has also been informed of this matter, which undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the management system of Chinese table tennis. Following closely, the financial issues of WTT (World Table Tennis Professional League) have become another focus of controversy. In the event held by WTT in Taiyuan in 2023, there were questionable financial situations: on the one hand, the event received a high local subsidy of 8.15 million yuan, and on the other hand, the broadcasting copyright alone sold for a high price of 5.15 million yuan, but the prize pool given to the athletes was only 550,000 yuan. This huge disparity has sparked strong doubts about the…

Translation of the article content into English: Li Sun officially announced that six young players will take over the national table tennis team, with Chen Meng and Ma Long being replaceable by two new players, and Liu Guoliang also supports this decision. In particular, the main players who have recently achieved consecutive victories are set to take over the national table tennis team for the Paris Olympics. There is no problem with this, as all six players have won in the WTT Mascot regular challenge match, making it a natural succession. For the men's national table tennis team, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Wang Chuqin are currently facing challenges. Ma Long may find it difficult to compete in the next Olympics, and Fan Zhendong has also mentioned the need to replace older players with younger ones. Therefore, only Wang Chuqin and Lin Shidong remain capable of participating, leaving one important spot that must be given to a young player. Currently, the three male players Chen Yuanyu, Yuan Licen, and Huang Youzheng have all achieved three consecutive victories. One of them will be selected to take over as the main player for the next Olympics! At present, Yuan Licen seems to have a greater chance, as everyone knows that he has already proven himself, but has only recently been given the opportunity. In the WTT Mascot regular challenge match, Chen Yuanyu first defeated Cai Junjie from the Hong Kong team with a score of 3-1. Then, Yuan Licen delivered a 3-1 victory over Yu Henggui, followed by Huang Youzheng securing a…

International Table Tennis Federation's Annual Salary Exposed: President Solin at 1.1million,PredecessoratOnly1.1 million, Predecessor at Only 1.1million,PredecessoratOnly220,000, Liu Guoliang Hidden Heavyweight! As mainstream media Tencent Sports "Hosen Observation" dug out the WTT share transfer report, even more explosive information was discovered in this report: the annual salary information of current public officials of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).‌ As we all know, the current ITTF President is Petra Solin, who also serves as the Executive Vice President of Finance, Chairman of the Swedish Table Tennis Association, and a member of the International Olympic Committee. Her predecessor was Viktor, who was previously ousted by Solin and Liu Guoliang for suspected corruption. Liu Guoliang is the First Vice President of the ITTF and Chairman of the WTT Board. "Hosen Observation" directly pointed out the ITTF's salary report: ITTF President Ms. Solin, as the top leader, has an annual salary of $150,300. According to the latest exchange rate of 7.38 RMB to USD, this converts to RMB 1,109,214, approximately 1.1 million RMB. In contrast, Solin's predecessor Viktor had an annual salary of only $30,500, which converts to RMB 225,090, approximately 220,000 RMB. This means that under Solin's leadership, the ITTF gave itself an increase of 880,000 RMB. According to media reports, the reason for Viktor's resignation was suspected corruption. At that time, Solin joined forces with Liu Guoliang to force him to step down, and upon taking office, Solin received an increase of 880,000 RMB. It is worth noting that this report did not disclose Liu Guoliang's annual salary, or rather, Liu Guoliang's…

Liu Guoliang's current situation is not good due to Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng withdrawing from the world rankings. As the head of WTT, Liu Guoliang finds himself in a precarious position. Notably, when famous reporters like He Xiaolong and Du Liyan exposed many inside stories about the national table tennis team, calls for Liu Guoliang's dismissal began to rise, with He Xiaolong confidently stating that he believes it is time for Liu Guoliang to step down. As Liu Guoliang's affairs are magnified, the media has also uncovered information about his associates, such as his friend Guo Bin, a wealthy businessman who has hosted multiple Super League table tennis tournaments. Many fans got to know Guo Bin through Wang Nan, especially after he rewarded the national table tennis players and coaches with seven courtyard houses after the Tokyo Olympics and gave Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, and Ma Long each six catties of gold at the Paris Olympics. For a long time, Guo Bin was considered a close ally of the national table tennis team. However, in recent years, he has faced much controversy, such as being questioned for not investing enough in the venue temperature during the Super League and being criticized for privately opening a product showcase for Wang Chuqin to sell sexy socks after inviting Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha as endorsers. Of course, Guo Bin's most famous incident occurred after Liu Guoliang resigned as the head coach of the national table tennis team and left the team, heading to Qingdao, Shandong to join Guo Bin.…

A Famous Reporter Criticizes Liu Guoliang: Focusing on Suppressing Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, Packaging Sha Tou Can Only Match Ni Xia Lian Having witnessed so many grand scenes of the national table tennis team, I must say that the outcome of this Paris Olympics has caught us somewhat off guard! Initially, we thought that the strongest mixed doubles pair, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, would bring a pleasant surprise, but they ended up giving the fans a resounding slap in the face. Let's unravel the intricacies of this situation step by step. Since the end of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the national table tennis team has embarked on a new round of generational change. Liu Guoliang, the headmaster, has exerted great effort, pouring all resources towards Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha. Look at it, the world's number one mixed doubles pair, coupled with Sun Yingsha's long-term dominance of the women's singles top spot, the momentum is indeed intimidating! However, let's talk about the plight of Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu, these two main players. Fan Zhendong was once a flag-bearer in men's singles. In 2021, when he won the World Championships, his state was simply invincible! Unfortunately, he gradually became marginalized later on. Take another look at Wang Manyu. In 2021, she was in the limelight, holding both the World Table Tennis Championships and National Games titles. Who could have expected that after the coaching staff changed, she would be relegated to obscurity? Speaking of skills and tactics, Sun Yingsha's backhand twist is indeed unique, especially during the WTT…

The article discusses the financial discrepancies surrounding the WTT (World Table Tennis) events, particularly the Taiyuan Challenge, which reportedly had a box office revenue of over 4 million yuan that has gone missing. The article also mentions that the actual controller of the event's company is Liu Jianhong, a former CCTV sports commentator. The article further delves into the financial issues within WTT, including the disappearance of the 2023 financial report and the reduction of the International Table Tennis Federation's (ITTF) shareholding in WTT from 100% to 85%. It raises questions about where the missing funds have gone and who might be benefiting from these transactions. The article also touches on the relationship between Liu Guoliang, the current ITTF president, and Lei Zhenjian, the former CEO of LeSports, who was involved in the commercial aspects of table tennis. It suggests that the sport may have become too commercialized, with potential conflicts of interest among those involved. The article concludes by expressing hope that the sport of table tennis can remain untainted by corruption and that the ongoing investigations will lead to a clearer understanding of the situation.

In the world of national table tennis, recently He Xiaolong has put forward some eye-catching viewpoints, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Liu Guoliang's plan for the Paris Olympic cycle focused on Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, the "Sha Tou" duo, aiming to make them Olympic triple gold winners and a box office guarantee for WTT. It's like meticulously crafting a superstar pair, hoping they will shine like stars illuminating the entire court. However, regarding the abilities and achievements of the "Sha Tou" duo, He Xiaolong has put forth a different perspective. He compared the "Sha Tou" duo with legendary players in table tennis history like Deng Yaping and Zhang Yining, saying they are not yet qualified. He also compared their achievements in winning team and mixed doubles titles at the Olympics with Ni Xia Lian, as if comparing a sapling growing in fertile soil with a small grass tenaciously growing in a corner. The "Sha Tou" duo has undoubtedly achieved good results, but compared with their predecessors, there seems to be a gap in terms of depth and comprehensiveness, just like a small lotus bud that has yet to match the vastness of great achievements. Sun Yingsha's loss in the women's singles final at the Paris Olympics has also received much attention. He Xiaolong believes that part of the reason is over-marketing leading to excessive self-confidence. It's like a person being praised too high, forgetting the path beneath their feet, and ultimately stumbling at a critical moment. As for Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu,…