Ito Mima, a name familiar to table tennis enthusiasts, is one of the few Japanese players to have won an Olympic gold medal in table tennis. Although it was only a mixed doubles gold medal, it was the first in the history of the Olympics, making it significant. It is well-known that this gold medal has made the task of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin in the mixed doubles event during the Paris Olympic cycle even more important, highlighting the value of this gold medal. At the Tokyo Olympics, Ito Mima won a gold medal in the mixed doubles event but was consecutively defeated by "Little Demon King" Sun Yingsha in the women's singles and team events, causing her tournament points to drop rapidly and her world ranking to reach a historic low. Ultimately, she did not make it into Japan's national table tennis team for the Paris Olympics. Despite the Japanese national table tennis team considering giving her a P card, she refused to wait for an opportunity as a sparring partner, a move that also showed her aspirations and pursuits, after all, she is someone who has won a gold medal. After the Paris Olympics, due to the early elimination of the mixed doubles pair of Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata, the Japanese national table tennis team began planning new mixed doubles combinations, believing that mixed doubles is their most likely project to challenge for gold. They had considered bringing Ito Mima back to mixed doubles, but she ultimately declined the invitation. Why did she decline? In my…

If it weren't for self-destruction, how could the former world champion Zhang Jike have fallen into such a state that he can only make money by live streaming now? When he appeared in the live broadcast room, some of his old friends were willing to support him, including Wang Nan's husband. If it were any other anchor, they would at least politely express their gratitude. However, Zhang Jike's attitude left many puzzled. He seemed indifferent to the support, which made netizens in the live broadcast room feel that he might be too impolite. At the same time, some people felt that Wang Nan's husband should not have given gifts at this point in time, as it was akin to openly mocking his downfall. What motivated him to give gifts to Zhang Jike? Why did Zhang Jike appear so indifferent when he saw the gifts given to him? The initial signs of conflict within the national table tennis team have emerged? World champions turned into coaches The main forces of the national table tennis team have directly withdrawn from the world ranking competitions, leaving WTT in an extremely embarrassing position. Many also believe that this is their collective resistance to Liu Guoliang, as they cannot accept being treated as mere money-making tools by WTT. In response to this passive situation, Liu Guoliang has not made any public response. In contrast, Zhang Jike frequently speaks out online in a righteous manner. Some believe he is trying to expose the unknown aspects of certain individuals within the national table tennis team, while others…

On January 9th, the second round of the Malaysia Badminton Open was in full swing, and a men's doubles match unexpectedly caused a stir. The young Chinese pair Liu Yi and Chen Boyang defeated the Olympic champion duo Wang Qilin and his new partner Qiu Xiangkun with a score of 2-1, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals. Wang Qilin, the legendary player who won gold medals in men's doubles at both the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics with Li Yang, did not see a decrease in strength despite changes in his partner. After creating brilliance with Li Yang, Wang Qilin teamed up with Qiu Xiangkun and quickly rose to prominence after the Paris Olympics. In the first round, they defeated the current world No. 1 combination of Astrup and Anders with a score of 2-1, demonstrating their strong competitiveness. However, when facing the Chinese youngsters Liu Yi and Chen Boyang in the second round, Wang Qilin and Qiu Xiangkun encountered an unprecedented challenge. Although this Chinese pair only debuted on the international stage in 2024, their performance was impressive. In the first game, Liu Yi and Chen Boyang took the lead with a slight advantage of 21-17, thanks to their more relaxed mentality and proactive offensive strategy. In the second game, Wang Qilin and Qiu Xiangkun utilized their height advantage, adopting a tactic of pressing from behind and sealing from the front, gradually taking control of the game rhythm and winning the game with a score of 21-16. However, in the crucial third game, Liu Yi and Chen Boyang showed excellent…

The Malaysia Badminton Open is currently underway, and for this event, the Chinese badminton team has sent many outstanding players to compete. Fans are hoping that these excellent players will bring them pleasant surprises. Among the many participants, there is a lot of attention on the 26-year-old women's singles player Gao Fangjie, who is a key player being cultivated by the Chinese badminton team. In the women's singles 32-strong match at the Malaysia Open, Gao Fangjie made a remarkable comeback, defeating Scottish player Gilmour 2-1 to advance to the round of 16. The scores for the three sets were 19-21, 21-19, and 21-13. Gao Fangjie experienced a significant breakthrough in this competition, which is truly remarkable considering she had recently gone through a low point in her career. Her strong 2-1 turnaround, especially the decisive set where she scored 21-13, was impressive. Seeing Gao Fangjie achieve a 2:1 victory with such force, particularly in the decisive set where she scored 21:13, is truly remarkable. For Gao Fangjie, the upcoming matches will bring considerable pressure. Everyone hopes that she can let go of the burden and face the competition with a more relaxed mindset. Only then can she achieve greater success on the upcoming stages. As a star athlete of the Chinese badminton team, Gao Fangjie has shown commendable performances throughout her career. When she first started out, fans were very optimistic about her future. Although she has not participated in the Olympics, she has persisted on the court, hoping to one day compete on the Olympic stage. There is an…

"From the court to the coach's bench, change your identity and continue fighting!" This phrase is particularly fitting for Yang Fangxu. Back in the day, she was a heroic figure on the court, with lightning-fast spikes, serving as the main setter for the Chinese women's volleyball team, helping the team win an Olympic gold medal. But now? She has transformed from a former Olympic champion into the head coach of the Shandong Youth Women's Volleyball Team, a change of identity that happened faster than turning a page! Speaking of Yang Fangxu, she is a person with a story. Back in her heyday, she was in the limelight on the court, racking up honors effortlessly. Who would have thought that knee injuries would become a major stumbling block in her career. Despite her efforts to make a comeback, her form was not what it used to be, and she eventually retired in 2019. Retirement was quite a blow to her, after all, volleyball was her life! But retirement is retirement, and Yang Fangxu's connection with volleyball never faded. Look at her, she immediately transitioned towards coaching after retiring. First, she joined the Shandong Women's Volleyball coaching staff as an assistant coach, and now she has been directly promoted to the head coach of the Shandong Youth Women's Volleyball Team. This change of identity is a whole new beginning for her. Speaking of the Shandong Youth Women's Volleyball Team, it is truly a place where dragons and tigers hide. The players on this team are top domestic young talents. This is quite…

The Malaysia Badminton Open is currently underway, and for this event, the Chinese badminton team has sent many outstanding players to compete. Fans are hoping that these excellent players will bring them pleasant surprises. Among the many participants, there is a lot of attention on the 26-year-old women's singles player Gao Fangjie, who is a key player being cultivated by the Chinese badminton team. In the women's singles 32-strong match at the Malaysia Open, Gao Fangjie made a remarkable comeback, defeating Scottish player Gilmour 2-1 to advance to the round of 16. The scores for the three sets were 19-21, 21-19, and 21-13. Gao Fangjie experienced a significant breakthrough in this competition, despite facing a low point recently. It is truly commendable that she was able to rise from such a slump. With a strong 2-1 reversal, the 26-year-old national badminton star made a big breakthrough in the trough, dominating the decisive set 21-13. Everyone saw Gao Fangjie make a strong comeback with a 2:1 score, especially in the decisive set where she scored an impressive 21:13. This is really amazing. For Gao Fangjie, there will be considerable pressure in the upcoming matches. Everyone hopes that Gao Fangjie can let go of her burdens and face the competition with a more relaxed mindset. Only then can she achieve greater success on the upcoming stages. As a star athlete of the Chinese badminton team, Gao Fangjie has had some impressive performances in her career. When she first started out, fans were very optimistic about her future. Although Gao Fangjie has not…

China's table tennis world has recently been plunged into an unprecedented turmoil, with a series of incidents exploding one after another, drawing widespread attention and heated discussion from all sectors of society. These controversies involve issues such as corruption in management, transparency in event operations, selection and use of athletes, as well as the impact of emerging cultural phenomena, casting a shadow of doubt over the entire Chinese table tennis world. One of the key triggers for this turmoil was the exposure of Henan Table Tennis Association Chairman Wang Zhongqi's involvement in black and gambling cases. According to journalist Du Liyan's report, the 62-year-old Wang Zhongqi was reported for suspected illegal and criminal activities. The severity of this incident can be seen from the response of local authorities: local law enforcement agencies quickly established two special task forces to investigate him simultaneously. Liu Guoliang, as the chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, has also been informed of this matter, which undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the management system of Chinese table tennis. Following closely, the financial issues of WTT (World Table Tennis Professional League) have become another focus of controversy. In the event held by WTT in Taiyuan in 2023, there were questionable financial situations: on the one hand, the event received a high local subsidy of 8.15 million yuan, and on the other hand, the broadcasting copyright alone sold for a high price of 5.15 million yuan, but the prize pool given to the athletes was only 550,000 yuan. This huge disparity has sparked strong doubts about the…

The world of table tennis has been rocked by a major revelation! Coach Ni Rui Lian's live stream exposed the truth about the "golden boy and jade girl" duo of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, shattering the fairy tale in everyone's hearts. Netizens were stunned by this news, who would have thought that this pair, who were so sweet on the court, were not actually in that kind of relationship off the court? This is almost as hard to accept as losing a grand slam match! Sports circle CP fans have once again been slapped in the face by reality. Honestly, hasn't everyone imagined several seasons of a TV series about this pair's "love story"? Those sweet interactions, could they really just be our wishful thinking? It's tough being a sports couple! Athletes' love lives are like secrets hidden under an iceberg, we only ever see the small part above water. Who knows what they're really like behind closed doors? But when you think about it carefully, it's not entirely our fault as fans for indulging in these fantasies. Just look at their interactions on the court, who wouldn't be captivated? Those subtle glances and gestures are constantly giving fans a sugar rush. We, the onlookers, are just too easily deceived by appearances. A little intimate interaction and we immediately imagine a grand drama. Isn't this a classic case of "three points of affection upon meeting"? Speaking of which, we must discuss the romantic views of professional athletes. Their focus is on competitions and training, where do they find the…

The question of who is the best female athlete of the year is not a simple one. Is it Sun Yingsha, the new queen of table tennis at just 24 years old, who won the first-ever Olympic mixed doubles gold medal? Or is it Quan Hongchan, the 17-year-old diving prodigy who stunned the world with three championships and set a new record as the youngest champion in history? Or perhaps it's Zheng Qinwen, who opened a new chapter for Asian tennis by winning the first Olympic singles gold medal? Their stories are each more exciting than the last, and their achievements shine brighter than the next. Who is the true "Queen"? This "battle" is even more thrilling than the competitions on the field! Let's start with this year's best winner, Sun Yingsha, who has proven herself with a "well-deserved" victory. At the Paris Olympics, she won the gold medal in mixed doubles in table tennis, which is not only the first gold medal in the history of Chinese table tennis but also the first in the entire history of the Olympics! In women's singles, she has maintained her position as the world's number one, whether in Grand Slam events or tour matches. This current "big sister" of the table tennis world is incredibly stable. Many say that Sun Yingsha has inherited the mantle from her predecessors, Ding Ning and Li Xiaoxia, and has remained at the peak of her game. However, I believe she is even more special, capable of bearing the immense pressure of China's "national sport" while possessing…

"Six minutes of breathing difficulties, at that moment I thought I was going to die..." Former Olympic champion Yang Wei revealed that he suffers from a severe respiratory disease and needs to rely on a ventilator to maintain his life! In front of the camera, he appeared helpless, with a look of fatigue in his eyes that moved countless netizens. Who would have thought that this gymnastics king who strides like flying on the field is now tormented by illness. So, what exactly has Yang Wei experienced? And has his condition improved now? From Weakness to the Peak of the Olympics In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, 29-year-old Yang Wei faced his last chance in his career. On the day of the competition, the National Stadium was packed with spectators and the atmosphere was热烈. Yang Wei remained calm and composed, performing excellently in each event. Especially on the parallel bars, he perfectly executed a set of difficult movements, winning the cheers of the audience. In the end, Yang Wei won the individual all-around gold medal with an excellent score of 94.575 points, and also helped the Chinese team win the team gold medal. When the referee announced the final score, Yang Wei knelt down in excitement, tears streaming down his face. At that moment, he not only fulfilled his long-held dream of becoming an Olympic champion but also became a symbol of Chinese gymnastics. In the stands, Yang Wei's parents were in tears. They will never forget how that thin little boy walked step by step to where he is…