After the Paris Olympics, three main players of the national table tennis team, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Ma Long, gradually withdrew from the competition field. Ma Long only participated in the Beijing Grand Slam, while Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng have not been in any competitions! Initially, fans thought that they were too tired from playing too many games and wanted to rest for a while to recuperate. However, this rest turned out to be half a year, and there was no intention to return to the competition. Recently, Fan Zhendong dropped a bombshell by announcing his withdrawal from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong's absence from competitions made the International Table Tennis Federation very unhappy, as they intended to penalize him. According to the world ranking system, if Fan Zhendong did not participate, he would face a fine. Faced with the ITTF's difficulties, Fan Zhendong had no choice but to announce his withdrawal from the world rankings. This way, the ITTF could no longer find a reason to penalize Fan Zhendong. Following Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng also announced her withdrawal from the world rankings, which greatly surprised the fans. After winning the Paris Olympics championship, Fan Zhendong achieved his goal of becoming a grand slam champion, but Chen Meng did not. So what is a grand slam in table tennis? A grand slam refers to winning the championships of the three major events: the World Cup, World Table Tennis Championships, and the Olympics. On November 10, 2010, Chen Meng defeated Sun Yingsha 4-1 in the final of the ITTF…

In recent years, China's national team has been in the limelight at the Olympics, firmly securing a top-three position on both the medal and gold medal standings. However, the performance of the "big three" sports has been a cause for concern, especially the once-proud Chinese women's volleyball team. From being eliminated in the group stage at the Tokyo Olympics to stopping at the quarter-finals in Paris, the achievements of the volleyball players have plummeted like a slide. Among these, the name of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport, has been frequently mentioned, becoming a target of public criticism. Recently, good news arrived: Gou Zhongwen has been officially arrested! This "big shot" who had a profound impact on the Chinese sports world during his tenure has finally faced legal judgment. His arrest raises the question: does it mean that the Chinese women's volleyball team, and even the entire Chinese sports world, will undergo a thorough cleansing and rebirth? Speaking of Gou Zhongwen, one cannot help but mention his reforms during his tenure, particularly those concerning the national table tennis team. In 2017, Liu Guoliang was "promoted" from head coach of the national table tennis team to vice-chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, which appeared to be a promotion in title but was actually a stripping of power. This change directly triggered a strike within the national table tennis team, with many top players expressing their longing for Liu Guoliang and their dissatisfaction with the reforms on social media. During those difficult times, the national table…

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…

The Chinese table tennis team participated in the Paris Olympics, where they displayed an excellent competitive state, winning championships in both men's singles and women's singles. Fan Zhendong won the men's singles championship, while Chen Meng won the women's singles championship. However, after the Paris Olympics, neither of these two outstanding Chinese table tennis players participated in international competitions. Everyone is very concerned about when these two individuals will return. Unexpectedly, Fan Zhendong took the lead in announcing his intentions on his social media, stating that he would withdraw from the world rankings. Fan Zhendong also said some things that made everyone helpless, as he was not very accepting of the International Table Tennis Federation's policy of fining athletes for not participating in competitions. Unexpectedly, not long after Fan Zhendong, the top male player of the Chinese team, announced his withdrawal, Chen Meng, the top female player of the Chinese team, also announced her withdrawal. The reasons given by Chen Meng were similar to those of Fan Zhendong, as she was not very accepting of the International Table Tennis Federation's policy of deducting fines from athletes who do not participate in competitions. It was unexpected that both the top male and female players of the Chinese team stood up to publicly oppose this matter, leading some to wonder if Liu Guoliang would lose face? Everyone knows that Liu Guoliang is the head of the Chinese table tennis team and also a leader of the International Table Tennis Federation. The policies formulated by the International Table Tennis Federation are something that…

In the global sport of table tennis, the Chinese national team is undoubtedly a legendary presence. From the days of "ping-pong diplomacy" to the recent Olympic gold medal grand slam, the Chinese team has won worldwide attention and respect with its remarkable skills, tenacious fighting spirit, and profound cultural heritage. However, following the successful conclusion of the Paris Olympics, the overwhelming dominance of the Chinese team seems to have once again become a focal point for the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Recently, a series of new regulations introduced by the ITTF has sparked extensive discussion among fans, with many questioning whether the Chinese team is receiving "special attention." Looking back at the Paris Olympics, the Chinese team was undoubtedly the brightest star. They won championships in all five events: men's singles, women's singles, men's team, women's team, and mixed doubles, demonstrating unparalleled dominance. Top players like Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng, and Sun Yingsha used their exquisite techniques and indomitable fighting spirit to write a new chapter of glory for the Chinese team. However, it is precisely this dominance that has made the Chinese team a "key focus" in the ITTF's rule adjustments. In recent years, to balance the gap in table tennis standards between countries, the ITTF has frequently revised competition rules, from racket materials to game balls, and from ranking systems to entry qualifications, making significant adjustments. These changes have undoubtedly posed challenges to the Chinese team but also spurred them to develop stronger fighting spirit and adaptability. However, a new regulation recently introduced by the…