Recently, foreign media reported a shocking news: as many as 100 medals were returned by athletes during the 2024 Paris Olympics. These medals, which should have been symbols of the hard work and heroic efforts of the athletes on the field, are now controversial due to quality issues. This incident has quickly attracted widespread attention and heated discussion around the world, not only casting a shadow over the image of the Paris Olympics but also raising deep doubts about the production and quality of the medals. During the Olympics, some athletes complained about the quality of the medals on social media. French swimmers Clementine Seguin and John N'Doye-Brouard posted photos of their bronze medals after winning, joking about their severe oxidation. The medals in the photos were covered with mottled rust marks, as if they had been washed by the vicissitudes of time, forming a stark contrast with the Olympics that had just ended not long ago. Clementine Seguin even described the medal as being like "crocodile skin," rough and dull, lacking the solemnity and holiness that an Olympic medal should have. As time went on, more and more athletes found similar problems with their medals. American skateboarder Nyjah Huston posted on social media less than 10 days after the Paris Olympics ended, complaining that his bronze medal was already rusted. He helplessly expressed that the medal looked like a veteran who had gone through countless battles and had lost its former glory. Nyjah Huston's complaint quickly resonated with netizens, who all expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with the quality of…

In the past two days, the hottest news in the sports circle has been the announcement that Wang Chuqin, ranked first in the world, has been admitted to Beijing's Xian Nong Tan Sports School with a comprehensive score of 85.4 points, presenting an impressive report card. This 24-year-old world table tennis champion has shown us through his actions that his future planning is not limited to playing on the court. Speaking of this sports school system, I must elaborate on it. In the professional planning of athletes, obtaining a sports school system is like taking out a life insurance policy for oneself. We always thought that after retiring, athletes would either become coaches or enter sports schools, but Wang Chuqin made a particularly wise move. He didn't wait until he retired to consider these matters; instead, he laid the groundwork for his future life while his career was at its peak. Wang Chuqin's series of moves have indeed impressed everyone. First, he achieved the world's number one ranking on the court, then won double gold at the Paris Olympics, and now he has been admitted to the sports school system. It's not just about playing table tennis; it's like playing a big game of life! Recently, his decision to withdraw from the French Montpellier Championship also seems to be a very pragmatic choice. His schedule this year is particularly tight, from the Macau Championship to the Grand Slam, and then to the Asian Championships, it's like fighting a war. Athletes also need rest; overexertion is not beneficial to anyone. Moreover,…

When the news broke that Li Quanqiang was under investigation, it was as if a shockwave had been unleashed throughout the volleyball world. This is not just the downfall of an individual, but may also herald an unprecedented anti-corruption storm for the Chinese women's volleyball team. In the midst of this storm, Zhang Changning's selection to the national team has undoubtedly become the focus of attention. Recalling the glorious years of the Chinese women's volleyball team, it was the pride of every fan. From Lang Ping's "Iron Hammer" era to Zhu Ting's rise, the Chinese women's volleyball team has always been a hero in the hearts of the people. But now, this team seems to be shrouded in a shadow. Zhang Changning, a name that has not appeared on the official court for two years, suddenly made it into the national team on the eve of the Paris Olympics. This can't help but make people question: are there any secrets behind this? And Wang Yunlu, a capable player, was forcibly squeezed out of the national team. Is this another form of betrayal? At the same time, Ding Xia's selection has also aroused widespread controversy. She, who performed mediocrely at the Tokyo Olympics, why could she get the opportunity to participate in the Polish National League on the eve of the Paris Olympics? Is this a premeditated move to let her appear again at the Paris Olympics? And Yao Di's failure to make the cut is even more puzzling. All these things seem to point to an unfathomable mystery. Is it…

Recently, Fan Zhendong, the men's singles champion and Grand Slam winner of the Paris Olympics, was asked whether he would participate in the next Olympics during an event. He expressed that he indeed needs to think about it carefully. When discussing his future plans, Fan Zhendong believes: Honestly, this Olympics (referring to the 2024 Paris Games) left me exhausted and fatigued. In the end, I achieved such results (men's team gold + men's singles gold), which I feel is quite lucky. In 2024, I felt like I participated in a bustling Olympics in Paris, where I experienced the charm of the Olympics, gained everyone's support, and understood the meaning of fighting for the country. Now, with these matters coming to a close, I need to better reflect and settle down. This includes thinking about how I can become better and what I can bring to Chinese sports or society, moving in this direction. This is roughly my plan for the future. It can be seen from this dialogue that Fan Zhendong has not given a clear answer as to whether he will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but there seems to be a tendency that he probably will not participate. Firstly, Fan Zhendong has already won the Olympic singles gold medal and even the Grand Slam, only one singles gold medal away from a double Grand Slam. Therefore, he has already established himself in terms of honor, leaving little room for further improvement. Secondly, given the tense situation with the International Table Tennis Federation, World Table Tennis Federation,…

The journey of the Paris Olympics has come to a close, and while the results may not have met the expectations of some fans, the conditions of captain Yang Liwei and core player Li Meng have drawn widespread attention among many players' performances. Injuries, like shadows, have loomed over Yang Liwei and Li Meng. Their once sharp breakthroughs seem to be bound by invisible shackles, and on the court, they can only rely more on outside three-point shots to find scoring opportunities. Defensively, the problem of footwork not keeping up with the opponent's rhythm has been magnified. The data from the first game serves as strong evidence; Yang Liwei was fouled twice by the opponent on three-point shots, while Li Meng was easily broken through by the opponent at a critical moment. The emergence of these situations is undoubtedly influenced by objective factors such as injuries, but it also reflects the impact of fluctuations in player form. With the end of the Paris Olympics, the focus of the Chinese women's basketball team has gradually shifted towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic cycle, and the formation of a new team has been put on the agenda. The selection of a new captain has become an issue worth in-depth discussion. As Franklin said, "If time is the most precious thing, then wasting time is the greatest extravagance." In the matter of women's basketball development, timely determination of an appropriate captain is of undeniable significance for the growth and progress of the team. Speaking of the qualities that a women's basketball captain should…

Do you still remember that not long after the end of the WTT Japan Fukuoka Finals at the end of 2024, Japanese men's table tennis "big brother" Zhang Ben Zhihe announced to the world media that he would only partner with his sister Zhang Ben Meihui in mixed doubles in the future, otherwise he would refuse to participate in any mixed doubles matches. At that time, the most embarrassing thing was the Japanese veteran who had partnered with him for many years, Early Tianxina, and the most embarrassing thing was the Japanese Table Tennis Association. This was because this was Zhang Ben Zhihe's speech after winning the men's singles runner-up at the WTT Fukuoka Finals in front of the Japanese people. This undoubtedly put the Japanese Table Tennis Association on the fire. However, it has been less than 3 months since then, and the Japanese Table Tennis Association, which has always remained silent, has quietly made a counterattack. They have completely locked the mixed doubles partner of his sister Zhang Ben Meihui on the 17-year-old Japanese rising star Song Dao Hui Kong. This is not only a statement by the Japanese Table Tennis Association against Zhang Ben Zhihe's blackmail, but also directly shattered Zhang Ben Zhihe's hope of impacting the Olympic mixed doubles. After winning the men's singles runner-up at the WTT Fukuoka Finals in November 2024, Zhang Ben Zhihe actually talked about the mixed doubles event in front of the global media. He claimed that if he were to play mixed doubles in the future, he would only pair…

In today's Chinese sports world, the national table tennis team undoubtedly stands as the most prominent presence. However, accompanying this prominence are controversies that have been brewing. As the ancient saying goes, "Blessings may hide misfortunes, and misfortunes may harbor blessings." The immense attention on the national table tennis team has brought glory but also spawned numerous troubles, particularly in the erosion caused by fan culture. Since Fan Zhendong's opposition to the WTT's overbearing clauses at the end of last year, the national table tennis team and WTT have been embroiled in a whirlpool of public opinion. Subsequent developments have further plunged the national table tennis team into the mire of fan culture chaos. On January 14th, the General Administration of Sport made it an urgent task to govern the chaos of fan culture, with the Chinese Table Tennis Association being the only association required to participate in the discussion. This fact undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the national table tennis team, making their situation particularly awkward when compared to the success of other associations in delineating boundaries between athletes and fans. Taking Wang Chuqin as an example, his situation within fan culture is simply out of control. Even when his calligraphy of the character "Fu" was ridiculed, his fans would go to great lengths to defend him, finding far-fetched reasons such as claiming it was modeled after Ouyang Xun's work. This irrational behavior of defending him is a typical characteristic of fan culture. Looking back at the Tokyo Olympic cycle, the phenomenon of fan culture in Chinese table tennis…

The Mascot Star Challenge is currently underway, and everyone is paying close attention to the performance of the Chinese table tennis team. Of course, in addition to focusing on the Chinese team, we are also very concerned about their opponents. Among these opponents, the Japanese team is one of China's main competitors. The Japanese team has an excellent player, 16-year-old Zhang Benmei. Although Zhang Benmei is only 16 years old this year, the young girl has quickly grown into a formidable opponent for the Chinese table tennis team. After the Paris Olympics, Zhang Benmei has defeated the main players of the Chinese team several times, so she should not be underestimated on the tour stage. Zhang Benmei participated in the Doha leg of the competition but was eliminated early. Although Zhang Benmei performed exceptionally well after the Paris Olympics, she still has a long way to go if she wants to become the world's top-ranked player. Currently, Zhang Benmei has encountered a significant nemesis in her career, her senior sister Hina Hayata. When facing Hina Hayata, Zhang Benmei suffered eight consecutive defeats. During her matches against Hina Hayata, Zhang Benmei was firmly suppressed, losing without any resistance. Although Zhang Benmei hopes to continuously defeat Hina Hayata to gain confidence, it seems that Hina Hayata can indeed suppress Zhang Benmei in terms of playing style, leaving no particularly good countermeasures. Eight consecutive losses! Encountering a nemesis! 16-year-old Zhang Benmei is completely overwhelmed, netizens say: "Lost without a temper." Seeing Zhang Benmei being suppressed by Hina Hayata, people realize a truth: Zhang…

Recently, the well-known media personality He Xiaolong has been using various ways to satirize and mock the national table tennis team. This afternoon, he released new work again. This time, he issued ten table tennis IQ test questions, satirizing the hot topics in the fan circle of the national table tennis team. Nearly half of them are related to Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, and the last one is the most shocking, which is actually about the topic of Liu Guoliang and Li Sun's involvement in gambling. The ten table tennis IQ test questions posted by He Xiaolong include: Sha Tou is a couple; 2. That racket was deliberately destroyed; 3. Sun Yingsha lost the women's singles final at the Olympics to protect the men's team; 4. Olympic triathlon is ox and horse; 5. Wang Chuqin can still keep his Xian Nongtan system after retirement; 6. If the referee does not make a decision, there is no blocking; 7. The table tennis circle is more transparent than the football circle; 8. The chaos in the fan circle is because their cheering is too loud; 9. Chinese table tennis cannot do without Liu Guoliang; 10. Kong Linghui and Zhang Jike like gambling, but Liu Guoliang and Li Sun do not gamble at all. From these ten questions, the answers are obviously negative, or they have been denied by He Xiaolong before. He Xiaolong uses this way to satirize some naive and low-level opinions around the national table tennis team. The first one, Sha Tou is a couple, although the national table…

In recent years, the performance of the Chinese women's volleyball team on the international stage has not met the expectations of fans and industry insiders, with the gap between them and the world's top teams gradually widening. This situation is rooted in a variety of factors. First, the coaching ability of head coach Cai Bin has been widely questioned. During his three-year tenure as head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team, the team failed to effectively cultivate new talent, leading to insufficient depth on the bench and a serious problem of aging players. Second, Cai Bin failed to establish a reasonable rotation system, insisting on using a set of main lineup, which not only exacerbated the injury problems of the main players but also limited the growth and development of other players. Therefore, after the Paris Olympics, the calls for Cai Bin to step down grew louder. Cai Bin was unable to effectively address the challenges faced by the team during his tenure as head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. On the one hand, he failed to fully tap and cultivate new talent, leaving the team short on talent reserves. On the other hand, he lacked flexibility in tactics and lineup selection, overly relying on the main lineup, which made the team lack sufficient competitiveness when facing strong opponents. In addition, Cai Bin also seemed helpless in dealing with cyber violence and public pressure, which undoubtedly increased the difficulty of his coaching. Given the various issues during Cai Bin's tenure, many fans and industry insiders have called…