The Paris Olympics have concluded, marking the beginning of a new Olympic cycle. The Chinese table tennis team has also experienced significant changes, with Olympic champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announcing their withdrawal from the world rankings. Adding to this, veteran Ma Long is nearing retirement, necessitating major adjustments within the Chinese team. Besides the Chinese team, our opponents, the South Korean table tennis team, are also undergoing changes. Following the announcement of veteran Lee Sangsu's departure from the national team, Tian Zhiyi will also be leaving. News of Tian Zhiyi's exit from the national team comes from South Korean media. Reports indicate that Tian has declined to renew her contract with Mirae Asset Securities Club and has also given up the opportunity to join the South Korean national table tennis team. South Korean media has analyzed the reasons behind Tian's decision to leave the national team, attributing it primarily to injuries and age. It is reported that Tian suffered a severe injury two years ago and has been playing through pain for the past two years. Despite this, Tian's performance has been commendable. Although she is no longer the top player on the South Korean women's team, she remains the second mainstay. Partnering with Shin Yubin in women's doubles, they have competed for medals in numerous major competitions, once ranking first in the world. At the Paris Olympics, Tian helped the South Korean women's team win a bronze medal. Most recently, at the Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup, Tian contributed to the team's silver medal victory. Tian's decision…

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