In recent years, the Chinese women's volleyball team has become a source of pride for the nation with its indomitable spirit and outstanding athletic achievements. However, as the anti-corruption struggle in the sports world continues to deepen, this once glorious team has quietly faced an unprecedented storm. The source of this storm is the selection decision made by head coach Cai Bin on the eve of the Paris Olympics, especially his decision to include Zhang Changning, who had not participated in formal competitions for three years, in the national team roster. This move quickly sparked a heated debate online. The controversy began during the preparation phase for the women's volleyball competition at the Paris Olympics. Coach Cai Bin's selection strategy was closely watched throughout the selection process. When the final list was announced, Zhang Changning's name stood out as the most controversial point. After all, in the past three years, Zhang Changning had almost completely withdrawn from the court due to personal reasons and turned to various commercial activities and public welfare undertakings. Although she maintained a certain amount of training, being away from competitions for a long time undoubtedly had a significant impact on her competitive state. However, Coach Cai Bin seemed unconcerned about these issues. In his view, as an experienced veteran of the women's volleyball team, Zhang Changning possesses rich match experience and excellent technical skills. Her return would inject new vitality into the team. Therefore, we saw Zhang Changning on the court at the Paris Olympics. Although she only had limited playing opportunities, each of her…

On January 13th, Beijing time, according to French media reports, about 100 medals from the Paris Olympics were returned by athletes due to rapid oxidation of their appearance. It is truly speechless that such prestigious Olympic medals have experienced severe quality issues, which has undoubtedly dampened the spirits of the medal recipients. The French media revealed that at least 15 months ago, even before the start of the Paris Olympics, the medals had been plagued with defective varnish problems that remained unresolved. Last August 8th, American skateboarder Nyjah Huston openly complained that within just ten days of receiving his Olympic bronze medal, its condition deteriorated to the point of being unrecognizable, with a dull surface and noticeable rust and black spots. In December last year, two French swimmers showcased their Olympic bronze medals on social media. Despite the Olympics having ended only a few months prior, these medals were already in a state of disrepair. Brouard wrote, "Paris 1924," suggesting that the medal looked like it was from a century ago. His teammate Seki described his bronze medal as looking like "crocodile skin." Currently, approximately 100 Paris Olympic medals have been returned by athletes due to rapid oxidation. Although the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has assured that the medals will be replaced, this situation is indeed embarrassing. In contrast, the "Gold-inlaid Jade" medals from the Beijing Olympics are still well-preserved, indestructible by fire or impact, and their value continues to rise when compared to others.

In the swimming arena of the Paris Olympics, it is truly a grand stage where passion and glory intertwine! The moment the young men of China's men's swimming team dive into the pool, it's as if they've embarked on a legendary journey. Take Pan Zhanle for example, his speed is like lightning in the men's 100m freestyle event, breaking world records and Olympic records. When he crosses the finish line, the whole stadium goes wild with cheers and shouts that are deafening. The five-starred red flag waves high in the wind, and the world remembers this young champion. Now, everyone is eagerly looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics in the United States, wanting to see what new achievements China's men's swimming team can achieve there, and who will continue to create brilliance. Let's start with Pan Zhanle, born in 2004, standing at 1.92 meters tall and weighing 80 kilograms, he is a swimming prodigy! He started swimming from a young age, and his journey has been like leveling up in a game, which hasn't been easy. When he first started training, the intensity was so great that it exhausted him, but he just loves swimming and gritted his teeth to persevere. Looking at his current achievements, he won the gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which is of great value. At the 2023 World Swimming Championships, he also performed impressively, breaking Asian records and winning championships in events such as the men's 4x200m relay, 4x100m relay, and 100m freestyle. He is the first…

The A-level women's volleyball league has completed 18 rounds, with two rounds left in the first stage of the playoffs. The top four teams have already secured three spots, including Tianjin, Jiangsu, and Shanghai. Liaoning and Shandong are competing for the remaining spot. From these 18 rounds, there are approximately 10 outstanding second passers among the players, namely Yao Di, Diao Linyu, Xu Xiaoting, Jie Shengyu, Ding Xia, Zou Jiaqi, Sun Yan, Meng Dou, Zhang Zihan, Liang Guiqian, and Zhang Zixuan, who stood out in the U-series competitions. In the 18th round, three players from Shandong scored double digits, with two others close to 10 points, achieving a multi-point blooming effect. Sun Jie scored the second-highest points in the game and the highest within the team with 21 points (47 attacks, 17 successful, 3 errors, 5 blocked, 3 blocks, 1 serve). Yang Hanyu scored the second-highest within the team with 15 points (15 attacks, 10 successful, 0 errors, 1 blocked, 5 blocks), impressively scoring 5 blocks and putting significant pressure on Beijing's attackers. Jie Shengyan also scored 15 points (32 attacks, 13 successful, 0 errors, 2 blocked, 2 blocks). National team substitute blocker and Shandong's main blocker, Wang Wenhao, scored the fourth-highest within the team with 9 points (11 attacks, 7 successful, 1 error, 0 blocked, 1 block, 1 serve). Although his score did not reach double digits, he had both blocks and serves, with an impressive attack success rate of 63.6% and efficiency of 54.5%. His performance was outstanding, albeit with fewer ball rights. Du Qingqing also scored 8…

Sasha, a Russian rhythmic gymnast much loved by many netizens, gained a lot of Chinese fans at the Beijing Winter Olympics due to her cute appearance. Why is Trusova called Sasha by Chinese fans? It is reported that her Russian name, Alexandra Trusova, has the nickname Sasha, which translates to "Sasha" in Chinese. This nickname is also deeply rooted in the hearts of her fans because it is easier to remember. At the Beijing Winter Olympics, the "Russian trio" of Shcherbakova, Trusova, and Valieva became very popular. However, at this Winter Olympics, Sasha gained more fame and attention. In the women's singles event, Sasha narrowly lost to Shcherbakova and ultimately won a silver medal. After the Winter Olympics, Sasha accepted the proposal of her boyfriend, Makar Ignatov, and the two started a romantic love story. It is reported that Ignatov is a member of the Russian figure skating men's team and a teammate of Sasha. Ignatov's talent is far inferior to Sasha's, and his main achievements have been within Russia. He has won the Russian Figure Skating Championships men's singles title, a bronze medal at the Russian Telecom Cup, and twice champion at the Russian Cup final. However, on the international stage, Ignatov has not achieved much. After being together with Sasha, Ignatov and Sasha have always looked forward to married life and having their own baby as soon as possible. In an interview, Sasha once expressed that she started thinking about raising children at the age of 16. In the future, she wants to have two or three children,…

If the gold medal at the Rio Olympics was once the "spotlight" of the Chinese women's volleyball team, then today, this light seems to have dimmed. A team that once drew countless cheers and tears, why can it only hover in the middle of the rankings now? Falling from the peak to the trough, is it due to the players' lack of strength, or has the management buried this legendary team? With such doubts, we must talk about a key figure - the former director of the Volleyball Management Center, Li Quanqiang. His arrest not only uncovered the truth behind the decline of the women's volleyball team, but also made people begin to reflect: what happened to the Chinese women's volleyball team, which is the spiritual support of the people? Don't rush to be disappointed, let's look back at the glorious moments that once shed tears on the court. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Chinese women's volleyball team won the highest gold medal under the leadership of Lang Ping. Do you still remember the scene of the fierce battle with the Brazilian team? The Chinese team staged an incredible comeback in the Brazilian home court. Girls like Zhu Ting, Hui Ruoqi, Zhang Changning, who were in their prime, fought with momentum and confidence, making countless hearts tightly gripped. This was an era belonging to "Iron Hammer" Lang Ping, an era belonging to the "Seven Fairies." But no one can stand at the peak forever. Everything started to go downhill after Lang Ping stepped down. After this iron coach stepped…

Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has been on a winning streak in the second stage of the competition, securing four consecutive victories and currently with 12 points, they have locked in a spot in the top four two rounds ahead of schedule. Adding the five consecutive victories at the end of the first stage since Yao Di's return, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has achieved nine consecutive victories in the league. At the Club World Cup, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team won the runner-up with four wins and one loss, creating the best record for a Chinese club team participating in the Club World Cup, and Yao Di's role in the team was greatly highlighted. Prior to this, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team used Meng Dou as the starting setter, but their performance was not good. Chen Fang replaced Wang Baoquan as the head coach, but Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team still lost, forcing them to bring Yao Di back early. Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team immediately regained the temperament of a championship team, and the energy of the main attackers, deputy attackers, and receivers were all unleashed. In the latest round of matches, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team swept Liaoning Women's Volleyball Team 3-0, with Li Yingying scoring 15 points, Chen Boya scoring 13 points, and Wang Yuanyuan, Fetisova, and Wang Yizhu each scoring 12 points. In just three sets, five players from Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team scored in double figures, which is a true representation of multiple points blooming, making it difficult for opponents to defend against. Yao Di is truly a representative of both…

Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the world rankings has really been a source of concern for fans. Everyone is worried that he might not be able to participate in the next Los Angeles Olympics. After all, according to the rules of the world rankings, once a player withdraws, they basically say goodbye to national team competitions. Considering the selection rules of the previous Paris Olympics, where the top two singles players from each country's world ranking could automatically qualify for the Olympic singles event, Fan Zhendong's withdrawal seems to have given up many opportunities. However, just as fans were anxiously waiting, Liu Guoliang provided some reassurance in his latest interview. He said that although Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have withdrawn from the world rankings, if necessary, they can still participate in competitions as wildcard players. This has reignited hope among fans, who now believe that Fan Zhendong still has a chance to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics. During a recent live broadcast event, Fan Zhendong also responded again to the question of whether he will participate in the next Los Angeles Olympics and announced two decisions regarding his future plans. During the live broadcast, the host directly asked Fan Zhendong, "Now that the last Paris Olympics are over, what are your plans for your career? Will you continue to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics?" Fan Zhendong's response was similar to before. He said that he had invested so much in this Paris Olympics that he was mentally and physically exhausted. Therefore, he now needs more time to think…

These days, the volleyball circle has been experiencing a storm! The news of Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center, being investigated has caused an uproar in the entire volleyball world. As a volleyball fan, my first reaction was: this is going to be interesting! To be honest, it came a bit suddenly, but upon careful consideration, it was somewhat expected. Li Quanqiang is a big shot in the circle, not only serving as the leader of both the men's and women's teams, but also taking the position of the Volleyball Center Director in 2017. To say the least, he did quite a few things during his tenure that annoyed the fans. I remember when someone wanted to make a TV series about the women's volleyball team, he came out against it, saying something like "athletes should focus on results." What he said made it seem like athletes couldn't have any other hobbies. At that time, I felt that this person's thinking was a bit outdated and didn't keep up with the times. Speaking of the Tokyo Olympics, our women's volleyball team performed poorly, only getting ninth place. With such a dismal result, you would think that Li Quanqiang, as the head of the family, should take some responsibility? But what happened? He not only didn't admit his mistake but also reposted articles criticizing Lang Ping online. What else could this be if not passing the buck? Lang Ping has contributed so much to the women's volleyball team, and her achievements are obvious to all. Now, after…

As the runner-up of the World Cup, it is a fact that no fan wants to see the Chinese women's basketball team stop at the group stage of the Paris Olympics. After reflecting on this, what changes will the Chinese women's basketball team make in terms of lineup in the future? Or, what are the strongest player lineups for each position on the Chinese women's basketball team? Center Center: Li Yueyu, 26 years old, 201 cm, 101 kg. Li Yueyu, a former WCBA player and national team member, has played for Guangdong Women's Basketball and Inner Mongolia Women's Basketball. In the 2017-2018 season, she played 25 games in the regular season, scoring 18.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. In the 2018-2019 season, she helped Guangdong Women's Basketball win the championship. In 2020, she joined Inner Mongolia Women's Basketball and helped the team win the championship. In 2022, she went to the United States to join the WNBA Sparks and started her overseas career. She is currently playing in the Turkish league and has helped the team achieve good results. Li Yueyu once helped the Chinese women's basketball team win the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games championship, Hangzhou Asian Games championship, and the runner-up of the Women's Basketball World Cup. She also represented the Chinese women's basketball team at the Paris Olympics and was the only player who performed above her level, becoming the team's top scorer. Li Yueyu not only possesses an overwhelming advantage in the paint but also has proficient back-to-basket single-handed technology and under-the-basket footwork skills. Her scoring…