The 2024 Ping Pong Super League men's team final concluded amidst a chorus of cheers, with Shandong Weiqiao emerging victorious with a resounding 3:0 victory over Huangshi Base · Huanxin Men's Team, securing the championship title. The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Wang Chuqin's 3:2 victory over Lin Shidong. Wang Chuqin, known as "Big Head," naturally attracts attention, while Lin Shidong, though a young player, has been on a remarkable rise since Paris, defeating both Wang Chuqin and Ma Long in the Macau Championship and Beijing Grand Slam, catapulting him to second place in the world rankings. In their match, Lin Shidong took an early lead by winning the first game 11:6, but Wang Chuqin, with his superior court control and indomitable spirit, managed to secure a 3:2 victory. In an interview after the match, Lin Shidong mentioned that Wang Chuqin had more fans cheering for him, which added to his own pressure. Despite this, he felt that winning two games was still a commendable performance. While acknowledging that young players may not always express themselves fully, Lin Shidong's comment does seem to imply a certain amount of envy. As netizens have pointed out, if fan support could determine the outcome of a match, then the national football team would already be the best in the universe. Everyone starts from being a young player, and not everyone begins with a fan base. During the Jakarta Asian Games final, the audience even booed at the players, causing one of them to become so nervous that they couldn't hold onto the…

Translation: Not long ago, the WTT official released the latest rankings. In the men's category, Wang Chuqin ranked first, followed by Lin Shidong and Zhang Benzhihe; in the women's category, Sun Yingsha ranked first, followed by Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xintong. It can be seen that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, who previously chose to withdraw from the world rankings, are no longer among them. This means they have completely separated from the WTT. It is worth noting that fans also discovered something else: Ma Long is not in the ranking either. Just as everyone was discussing this matter, the Chinese Table Tennis Association officially announced a message, which is that Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long have successively withdrawn from the world rankings. The Chinese Table Tennis Association stated, "The Chinese Table Tennis Association and the Chinese table tennis team understand and respect the decision of the three athletes to withdraw from the world rankings, agree to their withdrawal from the world rankings, and have handled all related procedures." Moreover, the Chinese Table Tennis Association also expressed that it will pay attention to the subsequent development of the three athletes and provide them with the greatest support. At this moment, Ma Long has completely joined the ranks of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. As for why Ma Long withdrew, there is no definitive conclusion. Perhaps he also wants to rest, or perhaps he is supporting Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng with his actions... Regardless of which one, such a situation has caused a huge loss to…

In the world of table tennis, every move can attract the wide attention of fans. Recently, three top players from the national team - Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long - have announced their withdrawal from the WTT (World Table Tennis) world rankings, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport. What lies behind this collective withdrawal of these top athletes? Is it a desperate measure or a well-thought-out strategic adjustment? This article will delve deep into the mystery surrounding this event. I. National Table Tennis Stars Unite to Leave Rankings, Causing Tremors in the Sport Since Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the WTT world rankings on their personal social media accounts, the incident has continued to ferment and become a hot topic of discussion in the table tennis community. As leaders of the national team, every decision they make touches the hearts of countless fans. The subsequent statement released by the World Table Tennis Association (WTT) further escalated the event. Fan Zhendong's response to this statement, as well as the various reactions from other association athletes and netizens, has made the entire incident akin to a drama series, continuously capturing people's attention. In fact, as early as the day the complete WTT schedule for 2025 was announced, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng received documents about withdrawing from ITTF-approved events and submitted their signatures on the same day. Surprisingly, Ma Long had already signed and submitted his documents before them. The collective actions of these three national table tennis stars undoubtedly brought unprecedented shock…

Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng, three giants of table tennis, have withdrawn from the world rankings and are essentially bidding farewell to the international stage. Ma Long can be said to have no regrets, Fan Zhendong retired too early in his prime, and Chen Meng is still missing a World Championship women's singles title for a perfect career, yet everything has returned to zero. When world rankings determine eligibility for competitions, wild cards may be the only opportunity. What will happen next remains to be seen. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has published a summary and evaluation of their careers due to the "departure" of these three individuals. What did ITTF say? Please read on. On the last day of 2024, the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced that the three most representative figures in table tennis - Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng - have withdrawn from the ITTF world rankings. Ma Long is hailed as one of the greatest table tennis players in history, achieving unparalleled success in his illustrious career. He is a two-time singles Olympic champion (2016, 2020), a three-time singles world champion (2015, 2017, 2019), and a three-time singles World Cup champion (2012, 2015, 2024), making him one of the few grand slam winners in the sport. Known as "Dragon," Ma Long extended his dominance to team events, winning numerous world team championships and Olympic team gold medals for China. His record-breaking world No. 1 ranking further highlights his dominance in the sport, as he held the top spot longer than any…

Ungratefulness! The Table Tennis Association responds to Ma Long's withdrawal, exposing the four major sponsors of WTT, and recommending strict investigation The Table Tennis Association has responded with just a few light words, sweeping away the years of effort and achievements of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Chen Meng in one fell swoop! Following Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's announcement of their withdrawal from the world rankings on December 27th, Ma Long also announced his withdrawal from the world rankings on December 31st. This has sparked even more discussion among fans. With three key players withdrawing at once, can WTT and the Table Tennis Association still remain calm? You guessed it! They can't sit still anymore, but the content of their response has left fans dissatisfied! Liu Guoliang responded by saying that all three are outstanding table tennis athletes who have made significant contributions. The Table Tennis Association respects each of their decisions, and if they wish to return in the future, they are always welcome. Crucially, WTT insiders themselves feel that there are issues with the event schedule, but despite knowing this, they continue as usual! If Fan Zhendong hadn't gambled with the rest of his career this time, would anyone take it seriously? Is Liu Guoliang's response this time out of genuine good wishes for the three or is it due to pressure? There wasn't as much public opinion when Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong withdrew, but it was only after Ma Long announced his withdrawal that it caused more heated discussions. This should also be considered as…

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Nikola Jokic stood on the training ground of the Denver arena, his gaze fixed on the distance. The core star of the Nuggets no longer wore the bright smile of a championship victory; instead, a deep concern etched across his face. As one of the top centers in the league, he demonstrated his worth with an average of 29.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, yet he could not halt the team's continuous decline. In the locker room, an invisible rift was quietly growing. Jamal Murray sat in a corner, tidying up his gear, maintaining a distant relationship with his teammates. This season, his performance plummeted to an average of only 17.8 points, with a shooting percentage as low as 41%. The once-storming "Blue Arrow" in the playoffs now seemed lost in his own world. "This team's problems go beyond statistical fluctuations," admitted head coach Michael Malone at a post-game press conference. "We lack communication, trust, and even the most basic team cohesion is gradually dissipating." His words conveyed a profound sense of helplessness. As the coach who led the team to win the championship, he understood more than anyone the severity of the current predicament. Looking back over the past year and a half, the Nuggets' management decisions were like a butterfly effect, causing huge waves within the team. General Manager Calvin Booth first offered exorbitant contracts to Murray and Porter, then renewed Naji for $36 million despite him being benched. These decisions not only depleted the team's salary space but also gradually dismantled the once-smooth-running Nuggets…

Translation of the article content into English: On December 31st at 16:05 Beijing time, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released the world rankings for the 53rd week of 2024, which also marked the last issue of the year. Notably absent from this latest ranking list were two prominent Chinese table tennis players, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, as well as Olympic six-time gold medalist Ma Long, who have all been officially removed. Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng recently announced their withdrawal from the world ranking system due to dissatisfaction with WTT's non-participation penalty rules. WTT responded by expressing regret and disappointment over their decision but tacitly acknowledged that the "two recent Olympic singles champions leaving the world ranking system" had become a reality. Today marks the last day of 2024 and the final release date for the ITTF world rankings this year. According to tradition, WTT and ITTF should announce the latest world rankings at 8 am. However, the latest world rankings were only released at 4:05 pm, indicating that many efforts made during the eight-hour delay ultimately bore no fruit, and everything is moving forward irreversibly. Indeed, on the newly released world ranking list, both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's names, points, and rankings have been removed. Ma Long, who had not previously publicly declared his exit, has also disappeared from this issue's world rankings. It is unclear whether his departure was voluntary or enforced. Fan Zhendong's last world ranking stands at 6th in the world in the 52nd week of 2024. Chen Meng's last world ranking is…

On December 31, 2024, the International Table Tennis Federation updated the world rankings, and the names of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng disappeared from the list. The Chinese Table Tennis Association released a statement saying that it understands and respects their decision, has handled the relevant procedures, and will fully support their subsequent development, ensuring their good condition in training and domestic competitions, regardless of whether they return to the international arena. These three are the pillars of the national table tennis team! Ma Long is a Grand Slam winner with Olympic gold medals in 2016 and 2021, known for his stable playing style and comprehensive skills. Fan Zhendong bravely won the men's singles and team gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrating his strong abilities. Chen Meng also won the women's singles gold medal in 2021 and 2024, being one of the core players of the women's team. Their withdrawal from the world rankings is really unexpected. In fact, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had previously posted about their withdrawal, mainly due to physical and mental exhaustion after the Paris Olympics, coupled with the new WTT withdrawal fine regulations, which put too much pressure on them. Although Ma Long did not make a public statement, he had previously indicated that he might no longer participate in international events. This incident has caused quite a stir among fans. Some fans feel very sorry, as they will no longer be able to see their wonderful performances on the international stage, leaving a void in their hearts. Other fans…

Translation of the article content into English: For the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), one of their most pressing concerns is the withdrawal from world rankings by three top players: Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng. Compared to this, the withdrawal of Ma Long and Fan Zhendong from the world rankings seems even more embarrassing for ITTF, as these two top athletes' decision has led to a super awkward situation in the men's singles world top ten rankings. Some fans jokingly ask, "What's the point of such world rankings?" After the Paris Olympics, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng missed most table tennis events. What many fans did not expect was that Fan Zhendong would be the first to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong stated that due to the new rule imposed by WTT that fines players for non-participation, he could not afford it and thus chose to withdraw from the world rankings. Chen Meng also cited health issues and the new regulations as reasons for her decision to withdraw from the world rankings. The Chinese Table Tennis Association officially confirmed that Ma Long had also withdrawn from the world rankings. Following Ma Long and Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings, an awkward situation arose in the men's singles rankings. Among the top ten ranked players, none have the honor of winning a championship at any of the three major events. In the international table tennis arena, the recognized three major events are the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup. However,…