In the wake of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng publicly announcing their withdrawal from international rankings, the Chinese Table Tennis Association, under intense 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 withdraw 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 statement on the team. After all, the announcements by Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had sparked a surge of public opinion and significant external criticism. If Ma Long were to release a similar statement, it could exacerbate the situation and lead to even greater repercussions. However, according to recent investigations by resourceful netizens, the situation may not be so straightforward. It has recently come to light that Ma Long 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 someone named Wang Jin, who shares the same name as Liu Guoliang's wife. This individual also holds a 4.3% stake, having contributed the same amount of 600,000 yuan. Looking at the equity structure, she owns shares in Qian Jian Education Technology, a company established by Liu…

Recently, the table tennis world has been in an uproar! Big names like Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, who are hot favorites for the grand slam titles, have collectively decided to give up their world rankings due to new regulations from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). This unprecedented move in the international table tennis arena has left many fans both regretful and puzzled: why are these top athletes willing to relinquish their hard-earned world rankings? Is this a painful transition from rule "revolution," or is it a complete disaster? With the introduction of the new rules and the protests from top athletes, the table tennis world seems to be facing a storm. In fact, these top athletes are busy dropping their rankings not because their competitive form has declined, but because of the "high load" imposed by the new rules. The ITTF requires players to participate in more matches throughout the year; otherwise, they will face fines or even harsher penalties. At first glance, this seems somewhat akin to a "996" schedule, which the players' bodies cannot endure! For Fan Zhendong, this "withdrawal from ranking" was also a helpless move, but it did not affect his outstanding performance on the court. At the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong sealed his legend with a series of remarkable performances. He first defeated Japanese star Tomokazu Harimoto with lightning speed and then overcame Swedish rising star Truls Moregard in the final, breaking through layers of obstacles to successfully win the Olympic singles championship. Moreover, this victory made him a historic figure…

Recently, both the world and China have announced the top 500 brand figures, a very authoritative list that includes names such as Ren Zhengfei and Lei Jun. Among them, the main players of the national table tennis team, Sun Yingsha, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Lin Gaoyuan have entered the top 100 Chinese brand figures, making them the most numerous among all sports projects! Let's take a look at the Chinese brand figures first. A total of three main players from the national table tennis team have entered the top 100. Sun Yingsha ranks 43rd with a character index of 1229.29, double-circle Grand Slam winner Ma Long ranks 68th with 915.79, and full Grand Slam winner Fan Zhendong ranks 94th (not in the world top 500). However, Chen Meng, who has won consecutive Olympic championships, and Wang Chuqin, the first gold medalist in mixed doubles, did not make it into the top 100, falling short of Wu Yanni and others. Ma Long's strength needs no further introduction. He has been active in the table tennis arena for 20 years and has never failed in four Olympics, an achievement that no one can match. However, surprisingly, in terms of brand value, it is actually Sun Yingsha who ranks the highest among the national table tennis team, indicating that her skills and character have received widespread recognition from fans! Indeed, looking at Sun Yingsha's endorsement of KFC, 500,000 sets were sold in just two hours, causing the system to crash. Many fans mobilized their relatives and friends to try every means to…

In the final quarter of the game between the Nuggets and the Spurs with 5 minutes and 36 seconds remaining, Westbrook missed an open basket after receiving a back pass from Jokic under the basket. This shot was a complete airball, which led to Westbrook being ridiculed by many Spurs fans who uploaded videos of this moment. However, with 1 minute and 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Westbrook hit a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Jokic outside the arc, helping the Nuggets take the lead at 107-106. Unfortunately, in the last 14 seconds, Westbrook and Jokic's pick-and-roll did not result in a successful buzzer-beater for Jokic. Coach Malone had great trust in Westbrook, and he continued to play in overtime. In overtime, Westbrook only had one shot attempt, but he managed to grab one offensive rebound and two defensive rebounds, along with dishing out one assist. His defensive performance in overtime was particularly impressive, while Paul went scoreless in overtime, shooting 0-for-2. In the entire game, Westbrook played for 36 minutes, shooting 4-for-11 (36.4% FG), including 1-for-4 from three-point range, scoring 9 points, 6 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, and 1 turnover. On the other hand, Paul played for 31 minutes, shooting 1-for-9 (11.1% FG), including 0-for-3 from three-point range, scoring 2 points, 8 assists, and 2 turnovers. Paul's performance was clearly inferior to Westbrook's, especially considering Paul's salary is 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly11 million, while Westbrook's is only 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly3.3 million. Westbrook also achieved a milestone in this game, surpassing Nuggets legend Alex English to rank 22nd in…

Latest Update on National Table Tennis: On January 4th, News of Olympic Champions Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng's New Dynamics!‌ The beginning of 2024 brought a shocking message to the Chinese table tennis world: Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng collectively announced their withdrawal from the world rankings. This decision not only marks an important turning point in the development of Chinese table tennis but also reflects the profound impact of policy adjustments by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)! The direct cause of this collective withdrawal from the world rankings is the ITTF's penalty policy. According to regulations, players who are absent from competitions for a long time will be given 0 points, which not only affects the player's world ranking but also has a significant negative impact on commercial events. Faced with such policy pressure, the three Olympic champions had to make this difficult decision. For the 36-year-old Ma Long, this seems like a natural transition in his career. At the Beijing Grand Slam event, he hinted that it might be his last official match. As a legendary figure in the table tennis world, Ma Long's transformation direction seems to have been clarified - the fashion circle will become the next stage for him to display his talents. For Fan Zhendong, who is at the peak of his career, this decision seems somewhat helpless. As the leader of the new generation of national table tennis, he was recently appointed as the MLB China Regional Champion Glory Ambassador, showing potential for cross-border development in…

In the big family of the national table tennis team, there are countless stories between senior and junior brothers and sisters. However, the most special combination of senior and junior siblings is none other than Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu. This pair of siblings from the "Xiao School" may not have had much time to fight side by side on the court, but they have written a touching story of inheritance in the world of table tennis. The saying "Qin School has many Confucian generals, Xiao School kills all around" vividly describes the characteristics of the disciples under Coach Xiao Zhan - fierce playing style, tenacious style, and more importantly, valuing affection and righteousness. This unique bond of the "Xiao School" is perfectly embodied in Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu. Recently, an incident at the China Table Tennis Super League once again brought the story of this brother-sister duo into focus. In the match between Wang Manyu and Tan Yuexuan, an unexpected event occurred. When Wang Manyu was about to serve, she was interrupted four times by some spectators on site. This targeted interference behavior made people frown. "How hard is it to serve?" The audience present couldn't bear to watch. Although Wang Manyu showed strong on the court and chose to confront these disruptive behaviors head-on, who could say that she wasn't wronged in her heart? At this moment, "Brother Ke" stepped in! Zhang Jike directly followed Wang Manyu's account on social media, expressing his support for his little sister in this way. And Wang Manyu also quickly followed…

"Can the shoulders of top athletes really bear the heavy pressure?" When Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng, the top-level players in Chinese table tennis, announced their withdrawal from the world rankings, many fans were shocked and confused. Especially after Zhang Jike's sharp comments "blind self-confidence" in the live broadcast room added fuel to the fire, the whole incident quickly topped the hot search list. Behind the bright champion identity, there are actually unknown difficulties: Do athletes withdraw from the game for personal development needs or for other reasons? The storm surrounding "leaving" once again ignited the controversy about competitive sports. Fan Zhendong, known as the "next leader" of the Chinese table tennis team, has been highly anticipated since the beginning of his career. As many fans say, he carries a charm of steady progress. At the Tokyo Olympics, he engaged in an epic battle with Ma Long, although he eventually finished as the runner-up, his aggressive playing style and modernized style still won applause from the global table tennis community. However, the decision to withdraw from the world rankings may have revealed another layer of reality: Will the intertwined pressure and expectations at the peak make him feel breathless? A choice to "disappear" may be to find a new direction. Looking at Ma Long, he is the true "spiritual pillar" of Chinese table tennis. From the World Table Tennis Championships, the Olympics to the World Cup, this "Grand Slam winner" has won trophies one by one with his exquisite skills and strong mental quality. But do you know?…

Zhang Jike's words really caught everyone's attention. Honestly, as soon as he opened his mouth, many people couldn't sit still. You see, once these words were spoken, the scene erupted, and netizens were buzzing with discussion, each one like they had swallowed gunpowder, speculating about who exactly he was referring to, especially the blindly confident player he mentioned. Netizens were full of question marks, pointing directly at Wang Chuqin. Zhang Jike did not directly name anyone, which made people even more entangled. Honestly, this topic immediately made everyone think of certain players, especially Wang Chuqin, the young force of the current national table tennis team. Although he won mixed doubles gold and men's team gold at the Paris Olympics, what about his singles performance? There really wasn't much to show for it. Zhang Jike's words ignited this topic, making people pay even more attention to whether Wang Chuqin could achieve a Grand Slam in singles, after all, that is the standard achievement for him as a top player. Zhang Jike's point that results are the standard of strength cannot be refuted. After all, he himself is the most vivid example, completing the Grand Slam at the age of 24 in just 445 days, who can do that? He won the championships of the World Cup, World Championships, and Olympics back then, and in terms of singles results alone, he was almost invincible. Who would dare say he doesn't have enough strength? Some netizens said: Zhang Jike's words make a lot of sense. After all, results are the hard truth. Can…

Ma Long's eyes were filled with tears, a reflection of deep emotions. There was relief, pride, and perhaps a hint of reluctance. Witnessing Fan Zhendong's victory in the men's singles final at the Paris Olympics, overcoming pressure to defeat strong opponent Tomokazu Harimoto and claim the championship, this veteran's eyes welled up with tears. This moment was not just about celebrating a teammate's triumph but also about witnessing the continuation of the national table tennis spirit.‌ Fan Zhendong, once known as "Little Fatty" and now hailed as "Brother Dong," has embarked on a growth journey akin to an inspiring movie. We recall his early days, fresh and inexperienced, with commendable skills yet lacking stability, prone to faltering under critical circumstances. The trials of major events like the Asian Games and World Table Tennis Championships have honed him into maturity, teaching him how to handle pressure and maintain composure amidst adversity. At the Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin's unexpected loss placed the burden of securing the men's singles title squarely on Fan Zhendong's shoulders. Facing home-court advantage for Tomokazu Harimoto and the fervent support of the French crowd, Fan Zhendong started off poorly, losing the first two points. Such a setback poses a significant psychological challenge to any athlete. However, Fan Zhendong persevered, playing steadily and inching forward point by point until he ultimately turned the tide and emerged victorious. This win was not merely a testament to technical prowess but also a victory of the mind and willpower.‌ Ma Long, the "Hexagon Warrior," boasts a legendary career. Regarded as one of…

It must be said that Xu Xin is really versatile, including his two children who are also very comprehensive. Recently, the second stage of the Ping Super League has already started in Shanghai, and of course Xu Xin also participated, and he even brought his wife and children this time. When Xu Xin was interviewed, his son was playing with another girl next to him, while his daughter kept looking at him. After a while, his wife Yao Yan went to catch the son. Netizens summarized: "The father being interviewed, the quiet sister, the mother catching the baby, the brother taking off" haha. It must be said that Xu Xin's son and daughter are really cute. Because sometimes, Xu Xin also posts some photos of their daily life on social media, and both children are lively and cute. Today, Yao Yan shared some daily videos with everyone. In the video, the two children were calling Sun Yingsha haha. First, the younger sister lay on the bed, holding a toy phone, calling Sun Yingsha, and saying, "Sister Sasha, see you later" haha. Then the older brother ran over and said, "Don't hang up the phone, I haven't talked to Sister Sasha yet," and then started talking, asking, "Is Sister Sasha working in the office?" Really, these two little guys are just too cute!!! It feels like they are very happy in this family, and the two siblings are happy every day. It's so envious! Later, Yao Yan also added a photo of the two children with Sun Yingsha, it seems that…