Who would have thought that a small white ball could cause so much trouble? After Fan Zhendong's withdrawal, it may be because the 27-year-old Fan Zhendong will have no balls to play. Liu Guoliang, on the national table tennis side, is under tremendous pressure. Many sports media people, such as He Xiaolong and Du Liyan, have come forward to speak up for Fan Zhendong. As the incident escalated, these famous reporters were no longer simply speaking out for Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, but also exposed a lot of hot news. For example, famous reporter He Xiaolong previously exposed the six questions raised by the media to President Wang, which included the matter of Kong Linghui and Zhang Jike playing cards that fans are concerned about. Recently, famous reporter He Xiaolong updated his social media again, exposing another potential big fish in table tennis. How did He Xiaolong say it? On social media, famous reporter He Xiaolong said, "Hello everyone, I am Lei Zi. I wanted to run away recently, but someone wouldn't let me. They persuaded me not to. Now I regret it, I still want to run away. Can I run away now?" The Lei Zi exposed by He Xiaolong quickly aroused the curiosity of many fans. Who is Lei Zi? In fact, famous reporter He Xiaolong had previously talked about this person on social media. It is reported that this person was once a senior executive of a domestic platform in charge of sports and later served as the chairman of WTT China Company. In the previous…

The Asian Cup table tennis tournament is set to resume, providing a much-needed boost for the Chinese national team. For young players eager to showcase their skills on an international stage, this competition offers a tailor-made opportunity not just for competition but also for testing, training, and taking flight. For spectators, it's a long-awaited feast of table tennis, with familiar faces returning to the court in a flurry of activity. Speaking of the women's national team, the lineup for this year's Asian Cup is a highlight. Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi are already confirmed, while the participation of Sun Yingsha has become a focal point of attention. From the coaching staff's arrangement, Ma Lin's preference is clear; he seems more inclined to rely on his disciples, Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi. The reason is not hard to understand; Wang Manyu has been in scorching form recently, akin to an ice lolly melting in summer, her name frequently under the spotlight as a multiple women's singles champion, earning unwavering trust from the coaching staff. As for Wang Yidi, her status as the 2022 Asian Cup champion has already secured her a spot in the competition. Such confidence is unshakable. However, the suspense surrounding Sun Yingsha's participation has become a hurdle for many fans. As the world's top-ranked player, her abilities are unquestioned, with stability and dominance being her hallmarks. Yet, the harsh reality is that the Asian Cup has limited spots, and Wang Yidi's secured place along with Wang Manyu's hot streak have made Sun Yingsha's chances uncertain. Some may ask…

Recently, behind the increasingly fierce competition for the women's team Olympic selection spots, there has also been a distribution of internal interests. With Li Sun personally intervening to change the Olympic selection rules and rejecting Wang Yidi, the internal contradictions of the national women's table tennis team seem to have surfaced. In the eyes of fans, Li Sun's official announcement that Wang Yidi was not selected is most embarrassing for Ma Lin. In the view of the outside world, the internal contradictions of the national women's table tennis team have reached a point where head coach Li Sun must speak out. During the Paris Olympic cycle, Ma Lin's selection decisions have sparked extensive discussions and controversies, especially regarding the huge controversy over "who to use between Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi," which has also led to dissatisfaction among fans and netizens. As we all know, Ma Lin attached great importance to Wang Yidi during the Paris Olympic cycle and sent her to participate in major events many times. However, Wang Yidi's record was losing seven external matches, including losing to 61-year-old Ni Xiaolian, as well as five losses to Japanese table tennis players. On the contrary, Wang Manyu has never lost to Japanese female table tennis players and remains undefeated to this day. It can be said that Japanese female table tennis players are intimidated by Wang Manyu. So why did Ma Lin insist on not sending Wang Manyu to compete against Japan in the final of the Busan team event? The head coach of the national table tennis team,…

On January 17th, the announcement of the national table tennis Asian Cup lineup caused quite a stir in the sports circle! The three Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng were absent collectively, which was like a blockbuster bomb, instantly igniting heated discussions among fans. Facing the sensitive issue of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong's omission, men's team head coach Wang Hao was somewhat reluctant to respond, which made many fans uneasy. However, women's team head coach Ma Lin appeared particularly candid and responsible. He clearly responded to the reason why Chen Meng did not participate: firstly, Chen Meng has withdrawn from the world ranking system; secondly, after communication between the team and her, it was determined that she would not participate in international competitions for the time being. Ma Lin's approach really did everything he should have done, and also greatly changed everyone's perception of him. In fact, Chen Meng's situation is quite different from Fan Zhendong's. Chen Meng has no advantages in terms of age and condition. She might have made a wise choice by using the world ranking as an excuse to withdraw from international events. After all, young players like Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are so strong now. If Chen Meng continued to compete with them for the Grand Slam, it might really be very strenuous. Now choosing to withdraw can also be considered as leaving herself some dignity. It was also quite unexpected that Qian Tianyi was not included in the women's team lineup this time. Qian Tianyi was heavily cultivated during…

Lin Shidong emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over Qiu Dang to claim the men's singles title, while Sun Yingsha also triumphed with a 4-2 victory in the women's singles final, securing gold medals for the national table tennis team once again on home soil. Lin Shidong has become the biggest dark horse in men's table tennis, simultaneously addressing the issue of successors for Ma Long and Fan Zhendong. Born in 2005, Lin not only defeated Japan's Zhang Ben Zhihe but also won against Lin Yunru and Wang Chuqin. In the men's singles final, he secured a decisive 4-0 win against the German dark horse. Sun Yingsha, the world No. 1 in women's singles, successfully defended her title by defeating Wang Yidi 4-2, earning an additional 1000 points to maintain her top ranking. Liu Guoliang's plan was a great success, as the Macao WTT event saw the national team sweep all the championships. The match between Lin Shidong and Qiu Dang can be described as "easy," given that Lin, who is nine years younger than his opponent born in 1996, held a clear advantage in terms of technique and style of play. It's no wonder he's been dubbed the "new version of Fan Zhendong." Lin Shidong had already joined the national table tennis team in 2020 and won the gold medal at the National Youth Gold Standard Championships. He has since accumulated numerous men's singles titles, making his championship victory today the result of long-term efforts. Ultimately, credit must go to both himself and coach Wang Hao. Sun Yingsha's success…

Recently, Liu Guoliang, the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA), announced an important decision, marking a significant change in the coaching staff of the national table tennis team (NTT). This decision not only affects the future direction of NTT but also has a profound impact on the global table tennis landscape. PART01 Li Sun, the current head coach of NTT, is about to end his coaching career. This meritorious coach has made tremendous contributions to China's table tennis. Under Li Sun's leadership, the women's team has maintained an astonishing championship rate of 92.3% over the past eight years. With the increase in age and the rise of new generation players, finding a suitable successor has become urgent. Currently, the top contenders for the replacement are mainly focused on three coaches: Wang Hao, Ma Lin, and Xiao Zhan. All three are excellent coaches cultivated within NTT, each with their own strengths. Wang Hao: As the head coach of the men's team, Wang Hao has achieved remarkable results in nurturing newcomers. Under his guidance, young players like Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin have quickly grown and shown strong potential. Wang Hao's coaching style emphasizes tactical innovation. At the 2022 Houston World Table Tennis Championships, the Chinese men's team defeated the German team with a decisive score of 3:0, fully demonstrating his coaching ability. Ma Lin: During his tenure as the head coach of the women's team, Ma Lin demonstrated outstanding management skills. Under his leadership, new generation female players such as Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha rapidly emerged, achieving generational…

On January 17th, the national table tennis team officially announced the Asian Cup entry list. For the collective absence of three Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, Wang Hao dared not respond to such a sensitive topic, but Ma Lin showed great sincerity and responsibility. Ma Lin clearly responded that the reason why Chen Meng did not participate in this Asian Cup is mainly two points: first, Chen Meng has withdrawn from the world ranking system; secondly, the team communicated with her, and she will not participate in international competitions for the time being. It can be seen that Ma Lin still communicated with her after knowing that Chen Meng withdrew from the world rankings, and thus got the response that Chen Meng would not participate in the competition, which can be considered as benevolent and righteous, and everything that should be done has been done. Compared with Wang Hao's reluctance to respond to sensitive issues in table tennis, Ma Lin, who has always had a bad reputation, appeared very honest this time, which also changed the outside world's view of him. However, objectively speaking, Chen Meng's problem and Fan Zhendong's incident are not comparable because Chen Meng's age and state are no longer advantageous. Her withdrawal from international events during the world ranking incident is also a good choice. After all, if Chen Meng insists on competing with Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu for the Grand Slam, it is very likely that she will lose badly. Although Chen Meng is only one step away from the…

In the new cycle, the leader of the national table tennis women's team, Sun Yingsha, has not been in good form, especially at the Asian Championships where she was defeated by Zhang Benmeihe and also experienced muscle reaction injury problems. After recovering from her injuries at the Fukuoka Finals, Sun Yingsha suffered a first-round exit in both the women's singles and doubles events. In the face of Sun Yingsha's unstable state, Wang Manyu stepped up to become the backbone of the national table tennis women's team, winning consecutive women's singles titles at the German Championship and Fukuoka Finals. Wang Manyu is a dark horse player in the Paris Olympic cycle, having beaten Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng multiple times to win the women's singles title. Wang Manyu's playing style is fierce, with a tough and powerful style, excellent physical fitness, and a wide coverage area on the court. Although Wang Manyu missed out on the women's singles ticket, she is still in her prime age in the new cycle. With Chen Meng retiring, Wang Manyu will continue to hold onto her position as a core player. From recent competitions, it can be seen that Ma Lin, the head coach of the national table tennis women's team, places great importance on Wang Manyu. After all, in the 2024 season, Sun Yingsha lost three foreign matches, against Mugek, Jin Qinying, and Zhang Benmeihe, while Wang Manyu only lost one foreign match, to Barat in the Saudi Grand Slam. Obviously, Wang Manyu's foreign match performance is more stable. However, the national table tennis…

In the fiercely competitive and tightly structured team of the national table tennis team, the relationship between coaches and players is subtle and complex. Taking Wang Manyu and her head coach Xu Hui as an example, some thought-provoking situations have emerged. Coach Xu Hui has not been seen alongside Wang Manyu at the sidelines for a long time, and this trend has become increasingly evident since the Paris Olympics. Although the national table tennis team has not explicitly stated that they have parted ways, the reality is that Wang Manyu's sideline guidance is no longer provided by Xu Hui, and her daily training is also taken care of by others. This is mainly because Xu Hui needs to lead the second team players for training and competitions outside. However, there may be deeper reasons behind this. "In the bustling world, all seek profit; in the crowded world, all pursue gain." The same applies in the sports field, where the allocation of resources, attention, and development opportunities often influence the direction of pairing between coaches and players. Looking back at the awarding moment of the Paris Olympics, it was a scene that could reveal a lot of information. When the champion players were immersed in the joy of victory, the presence of different coaches formed a stark contrast. After Sun Yingsha won the championship, she happily took photos with Coach Qiu Yike, which is a natural picture of the head coach and player sharing glory. However, Wang Manyu was surrounded by Ma Lin and others to celebrate, while her head coach…

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…