An Olympic champion is said to be so poor that she sold all her medals after retiring. Most Olympic champions keep their medals as a symbol of honor in their homes. However, in the case of Olympic champion Chen Xiaomin, we see that medals are not worth much but can make a greater contribution. Chen Xiaomin made an unimaginable decision when she announced her retirement and chose to auction off all her Olympic gold medals for 3.99 million yuan. Despite facing public scrutiny and criticism, Chen Xiaomin did not apologize or return her medals. Instead, she declared that selling her medals was the best decision she had ever made. When the medals were sold, it meant that all the glory of the past was gone. It is believed that Chen Xiaomin was surrounded by various accusations and insults during that time, and many people said she had let down the country's expectations. People criticized her in harsh words, but behind the scenes, no one knew what she was really going through. Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, Chen Xiaomin not only did not back down but also participated in a chest model competition. Various comments about Chen Xiaomin seemed to pour in like seawater. Later, Chen Xiaomin expressed that the first half of her life was spent fighting for the country, and the second half should be lived for herself, doing what she likes instead of working hard for others. Unlike other Olympic champions who might enter the entertainment industry or continue teaching in their field, Chen Xiaomin chose to become…

In recent days, the sports world has been rocked by revelations from Judo Olympic champion Zhuang Xiaoyan, who publicly criticized her former mentor, Liu Yongfu, accusing him of being a wolf in sheep's clothing. The allegations include forcing students to take medication he had personally concocted and engaging in domestic violence against his wife, as well as infidelity. The controversy has sparked intense debate among netizens, with many questioning the veracity of the claims. Zhuang Xiaoyan, a decorated athlete, has come forward to denounce Liu Yongfu for using her name to create an online persona and gain followers on social media platforms. She recounted how Liu Yongfu would visit her family regularly, persuading her parents to let her switch from shot put to Judo, a decision that ultimately led to her success. However, Zhuang Xiaoyan also revealed a darker side to Liu Yongfu, stating that he would force them to take medication before competitions, sometimes even watching them vomit it back up. These medications, which she claims were prepared by Liu Yongfu himself, allegedly caused severe side effects ranging from acne to infertility. Additionally, she accused him of domestic abuse and infidelity during his younger years. Despite her own relentless training and the support of team doctors and sparring partners, Zhuang Xiaoyan suggests that Liu Yongfu may not have achieved much without their contributions. After achieving fame, Liu Yongfu is said to have capitalized on their names to open Judo training classes. Zhuang Xiaoyan questions the legitimacy of his wealth, rumored to be close to 50 million yuan, with businesses…

Today, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng successively issued statements, announcing their withdrawal from the international rankings, which is equivalent to giving up the opportunity to participate in the WTT Grand Slam event. While firing at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), this move essentially amounts to their departure from the national team. Announcing their exits on the same day, both Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had similar wording in their statements. Chen Meng quickly posted her own statement after liking Fan Zhendong's. If Fan Zhendong was leading the charge, then Chen Meng swiftly responded, forming an alliance to jointly resist the ITTF's unfair system. As a result, many people are curious about one topic: How close are these two individuals that they can act in such solidarity? In terms of age, Chen Meng is a few years older than Fan Zhendong, but in terms of their tenure with the national team, Chen Meng is roughly on par with Fan Zhendong. However, Chen Meng is a classic example of late blooming. Although she joined the national team at the age of 13, she did not win a major singles championship in her first ten years with the team, making it difficult for her to rank among the top three main players of the national table tennis team, effectively becoming a marginal figure. Even after the 2016 Rio Olympics when the national team underwent a generational change, Zhu Yuling, who was of the same era as Chen Meng, overshadowed her. It wasn't until later, after Zhu Yuling lost confidence due to defeats…

On December 27th, it was an important day for the national table tennis team as two Olympic champions, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, successively released statements withdrawing from the world rankings. They have submitted applications to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the Chinese Table Tennis Association, which means they will no longer participate in international competitions such as the Olympics, World Cup, World Championships, WTT, etc. However, they are still eligible to compete in domestic events like the China Table Tennis Super League and National Games. Notably, after Fan Zhendong's statement, many sports stars sent their blessings. Coach Wu Jingping's words were profound, "When you keep moving up and stand at the peak of ten thousand mountains, look back, and you'll find that those who dislike you are still where they were, now only able to look up to you. Leave time for yourself and leave the rest to time. Right or wrong, warmth and coldness of human relationships, time will eventually reward you." Coach Wu Jingping is already 70 years old this year, and his status in the field of Chinese table tennis is extremely high. He was once the coach of the national men's table tennis team and trained many world champions, including Qin Zhijian, Ma Lin, Wang Hao, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin, etc., earning him the title of "gold medal coach" by foreign media. Badminton Olympic champion Zheng Siwei supported Fan Zhendong, saying, "Brother, be the person in your heart." Swimming Olympic champion Pan Zhanle also liked Fan Zhendong's post and expressed support and blessings.…

The second stage of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League is about to officially kick off. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin will lead his team to launch an attack on the league championship! Fans are also looking forward to Wang Chuqin ending his annual campaign with a championship. Wang Chuqin is currently very popular. On a certain platform's best athlete voting, Wang Chuqin has received more than ten million votes, far ahead of the second place. Another former Olympic champion, Zhang Jike, is also very popular at the moment. Recently, Zhang Jike once again commented on Wang Chuqin, and the two "hot people" have become even hotter together! Zhang Jike's latest comments on Wang Chuqin have also topped the hot search list. This is the second time Zhang Jike has commented on Wang Chuqin since the Olympics. However, the two comments are completely opposite! When Wang Chuqin lost in the first round of singles at the Olympics to Moregad, Zhang Jike commented: "World No. 1 is in the top 32, right? The top seed!" It is clear that Zhang Jike had some criticism towards Wang Chuqin. However, in his latest comments on Wang Chuqin, Zhang Jike expressed: "Wang Chuqin has it tough, he lost in singles but didn't lose a single match in mixed doubles and team events, not just anyone can do that." Zhang Jike's two comments are completely opposite, criticizing at first and then supporting. We don't know what Zhang Jike's purpose is! Moreover, Zhang Jike later used himself and Wang Hao as examples! Because both Wang Hao…

As the saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a father." However, who would have thought that a former Chinese Olympic champion would dare to reveal her coach as a "wolf in sheep's clothing"! Not only did he force students to take drugs, but he also repeatedly beat them. What is the truth behind this? Born in 1969, Zhuang Xiaoyan began professional training at the age of 14 and entered the Liaoning Province Judo Team in 1984. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Zhuang Xiaoyan won the gold medal in the women's over 72 kg category, achieving China's first Olympic gold medal in judo. Her coach, Liu Yongfu, is also a well-known figure in the judo world. He was once a wrestler and later transitioned to become a judo coach, personally cultivating many top athletes, earning him the title of a "godfather" in Chinese judo. During their collaboration, they were a perfect match, achieving remarkable results. However, a recent public dispute has completely torn apart this mentor-student relationship. The incident began with several videos posted by Liu Yongfu on social media. In these videos, Liu Yongfu confidently recounted how he discovered and cultivated Zhuang Xiaoyan, even going so far as to say, "Without me, there would be no her today." But these words infuriated Zhuang Xiaoyan, who immediately responded on social media, not only denying Liu Yongfu's contribution to her success but also exposing a series of shocking secrets. Zhuang Xiaoyan's response was unexpected. In her lengthy post, she pointed out that her career success was entirely due to her own hard…

Recently, at the Korean National Women's Singles Table Tennis Finals, Chinese-born athlete Li Enhui defeated veteran Liang Xiaoyin 3-1 to claim the championship. This news has sparked heated discussions among fans and media. We all know that there are many Chinese-born athletes in other table tennis associations around the world. In European countries like Germany and France, Chinese-born athletes are often the main players. The same is true for the Korean national table tennis team, which also includes Chinese-born athletes. One well-known example is Tian Zhixi, but Li Enhui is another notable figure. While Tian Zhixi needs no further introduction as she is familiar to most fans, Li Enhui's journey has been one of late blooming. Public records show that Li Enhui hails from Hebei, China, and is a fellow townsman of Olympic champion Sun Yingsha. Born in 1995, she began learning table tennis at the age of 8. At 16, she was recognized by retired Korean table tennis player Liang Yingzi and became a naturalized citizen of South Korea. Many might assume that becoming a naturalized citizen as a table tennis player would guarantee entry into the national team, but this was not the case for Li Enhui. She truly embodies the concept of "late blooming." It took her 11 years, from her naturalization in 2011 to firmly establishing herself within the national team. Only in recent years has Li Enhui become a regular on the Korean national table tennis team's roster. At the Paris Olympics, Li Enhui competed with the Korean national team and won a bronze medal…

Recently, China's authoritative media, Xinhua News Agency, officially announced the list of the top ten athletes of the year. Among them, veteran table tennis Olympic champion Ma Long is included in the list. Additionally, Quan Hongchan and Pan Zhanle are also featured on the list. Surprisingly, Sun Yingsha was not selected, which is slightly regrettable! The list of the top ten athletes published by Xinhua News Agency includes a total of 10 athletes, but only one athlete is listed for each sport. Among them, there are 8 Olympic champions, another athlete is a world champion, and one project is a collective award. These 8 athletes are table tennis Olympic champion Ma Long, women's freestyle BMX park Olympic champion Deng Yawen, women's 10-meter platform Olympic champion Quan Hongchan, women's tennis Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, women's 20km race walk Olympic champion Yang Jiayu, 10m air rifle Olympic champion Sheng Lihao, swimming Olympic champion Pan Zhanle, and Paralympic champion Jiang Yuyan. A world champion is 15-year-old Deng Zhixuan, who won 2 gold medals at the World Tai Chi Championships. The winning collective project is the Chinese artistic gymnastics team. Because this year is an Olympic year, most of the athletes come from Olympic competition projects. The election of Olympic champion Ma Long is not surprising. As the only double Grand Slam winner in the world table tennis arena, 36-year-old Ma Long participated in the Olympics this year and helped the Chinese table tennis team successfully defend their men's team championship. With 6 Olympic gold medals, Ma Long has become the athlete with the…

Recently, a major news has emerged in the Chinese table tennis world as double Olympic champion Chen Meng officially announced her withdrawal from the 2024 season of the Table Tennis Super League. This decision has not only attracted widespread attention within the sports community but also surprised many fans. As one of the most representative athletes in the history of Chinese table tennis development, Chen Meng's competitive career has always been highly regarded. With her outstanding technical skills and stable psychological qualities, she has won numerous honors for the national team on the international stage. However, since winning the gold medal at the previous Olympics, Chen Meng's participation frequency has significantly decreased, a trend that has become more pronounced recently. Looking at the participation of other main players within the national table tennis team, although there are cases of withdrawal, most maintain a certain rhythm of competition. For example, male team leader Ma Long recently finished second in the Beijing leg of the World Table Tennis Grand Slam event, demonstrating his still-strong competitive form. "Grand Slam" winner Fan Zhendong led the Shanghai team to successfully defend their title at the National Championships, maintaining his competitive state. In contrast, Chen Meng's appearances on the court have indeed been relatively fewer. Further investigation reveals that the primary reason for Chen Meng's withdrawal from the Table Tennis Super League is a conflict in the schedule. She needs to focus on preparing for the upcoming Lao Wa Cup, a competition that has significant implications for the world ranking points of athletes. Moreover, after the…

On December 26th, Beijing time, a shocking revelation emerged as the Chinese Table Tennis Team (CTTA) announced their lineup for the Singapore Grand Slam, which notably excluded Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Liu Guoliang, the head coach, has been promoting four new players, but three of them are not exactly newcomers! The CTTA unexpectedly released the participant list for the Singapore Grand Slam, the first top-tier event in 2025, which has sparked significant controversy. Let's take a look: On the women's singles side, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Chen Xintong, and Wang Yidi are uncontroversial choices. However, the remaining two spots went to Qian Tianyi and He Zhuojia. For the men's team, Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Gaoyuan are solid picks, but the last two spots were awarded to Xiang Peng and Zhou Qihao. This means that Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, two superstars of the national table tennis team, have been excluded from this Grand Slam event, likely facing another "zero assignment" fate. With Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long all stripped of their participation rights for the Singapore Grand Slam, four adverse impacts and questions have arisen. Firstly, it is baffling that two newly crowned Olympic champions did not receive the opportunity to compete. While Ma Long, at 36 years old, may be looking to gradually retire, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng are fresh off their Olympic victories. Their competitive form is undoubtedly at its peak; it's implausible that they would decline significantly within just half a year. Now, they are not allowed to participate…