Translation of the article content into English: Once the Asian Cup roster was announced, it was like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in the domestic table tennis world. This list from China's national table tennis team, whether for the men's or women's teams, has sparked much controversy. First, let's look at the men's team. Fan Zhendong's omission is undoubtedly the focus of the controversy. As an important force in the national team, his absence surprised many people. On the national team side, Wang Hao only responded to Fan Zhendong's omission by saying that the national team had started building its echelon, but this response did not directly address the public's doubts. The saying "Silence is golden" seems inapplicable in this situation, as this silence instead triggered more speculation and questioning, with some even asking, "Why doesn't Wang Hao mention Fan Zhendong? Is he afraid to bring it up?" Fan Zhendong was invited but ultimately not selected, and without a clear explanation from the national team, this controversy became even more pronounced. Now let's turn to the women's team. Qian Tianyi, who once ranked in the top 10 in the world, failed to make the Asian Cup roster, which also sparked heated discussions among fans. The national women's team's Asian Cup roster includes Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, Kuai Man, and Shi Xunyao. Among them, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong are already main players, Kuai Man is the women's singles champion in Doha, and Shi Xunyao is the women's…

Translation of the article content into English: Beijing, January 16th - Today's matches will be the semi-finals for all events. The main players of the national table tennis team are still not participating in this competition, and there have been some changes in personnel compared to last week. This time, He Zhuojia and Qian Tianyi from the national team did not participate. It's really all young players this time. Let's first look at the national team players who have advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals: Kuai Man, Shi Xunyao, Tan Yuxuan, and Chen Yi. In men's singles, the national team has: Chen Yuanyu and Huang Youzheng. Huang Youzheng won a hard-fought victory with a score of 3-2, narrowly defeating his opponent. In the first game, Huang Youzheng lost the opening set 8-11. In the second game, he took the lead with an 11-8 victory. In this game, Huang Youzheng played very proactively. Although some points were fiercely contested, the 19-year-old Huang Youzheng overcame them one by one, patiently playing each ball. In the third game, he lost 5-11 to his opponent. This game was indeed quite torturous for Huang Youzheng, as he couldn't score no matter how he played. However, Huang Youzheng did not lose his composure; instead, he became even more calm. It wasn't until the fourth and fifth games that Huang Youzheng gradually regained his rhythm, winning two consecutive games to secure the match and advance to the quarter-finals. This is an improvement from the Doha Challenge, where Huang Youzheng stopped at the round of 16 last time.…

The Chinese women's table tennis team has seen the rise of new stars, while the Japanese women's singles have suffered a setback in Doha. After the Olympic cycle, why is the table tennis ecosystem so different between the two countries? Table tennis is a source of pride for the Chinese people, but at this Doha Star Match, the Japanese women's singles were somewhat "heart-wrenching" to watch. All four main players were eliminated, resulting in a resounding defeat. On one side, people are still cheering for the comprehensive victory of the Chinese team, while on the other, players like Mima Ito, Miyuu Kihara, Miu Hirano, and Saki Shibata have already started packing their bags. In this seemingly ordinary match, there are actually hidden changes in the table tennis landscape after the Olympic cycle. The question arises: Why are new stars constantly emerging and showing great confidence on the Chinese women's team, while the Japanese women's singles seem to have collectively lost their spark? Speaking of this tournament, there are many aspects of the three matches that are worth considering. Let's start with Shi Xunyao's upset against veteran Zhu Yuling. This is not just a simple win or loss; it marks the completion of the generational transition within the Chinese team. As a former world champion, Zhu Yuling has enough experience and a mature mindset, right? However, facing Shi Xunyao, the 00s challenger, she seemed somewhat overwhelmed. In the first game, Zhu Yuling initially had some momentum and took the initiative, but unfortunately, she was disrupted by Shi Xunyao's "long push" at…

On January 12, 2025, the Oman Table Tennis Challenge continued, with the national table tennis men's singles team achieving their first victory. Xu Yingbin swept his opponent, Hong Kong player Yao Juntao, with a 3-0 win, securing his first victory in this event. The second match of the round-robin tournament featured an opponent weaker than Yao Juntao, posing no threat to the national team. This event is a regular challenge worth 400 points, with 10 players from the national team participating. Compared to the Doha Star Game, Qian Tianyi and He Zhuojia are absent, while Tan Yuxuan and Wang Xiaotong have been added. Xu Yingbin and Huang Youzheng need to participate in the men's singles qualifying matches, while others like Xiang Peng have directly secured their spots in the main event. As the first male player to take the court for the national team, Xu Yingbin swept his opponent 3-0, marking the team's first victory in this event. The 23-year-old Xu Yingbin is a young player focused on by the national team, having many opportunities to compete in recent years and being very active. Occasionally, he can even stand on the stage of high-level events, and the coaching staff values him greatly. However, his overall performance has been inconsistent, especially in external competitions where he hasn't been particularly reliable. In internal competitions, Xu Yingbin performs well and has beaten main players more than once, leaving a deep impression on everyone. In fact, there was a small regret for the national team at the last event, as no one from the…

Top 4 Women's Singles in Star Games Emerge! Three National Table Tennis Players Out, Dark Horse Emerges, Qian Tianyi Gets a Haircut On January 11th, Beijing time, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Challenge continued with the third day of the main event. The women's singles competition at this station can be said to be the most intense. Although the national table tennis team did not send their main players, Qian Tianyi, Shi Xunyao, He Zhuojia, and Kuai Man are all quite capable. Additionally, Japan sent their absolute main players, but several of their main players were eliminated early, which was quite unexpected as they were originally considered strong contenders for the championship. In the quarter-finals, there were two internal battles among the national table tennis players and one match between China and Japan. He Zhuojia faced Nagasaki Miu, with very different playing styles. He Zhuojia is more adept at various changes and excels in defensive play with her spinny rubber, while Nagasaki Miu relies on speed and also has decent endurance. In this tournament, she reached new heights, becoming Zhu Yuling's nemesis a few years ago and adapting well to spinny rubber play. The match began with Nagasaki Miu launching fierce attacks, playing aggressively and proactively with high-quality shots. He Zhuojia managed to score points by holding her ground, reaching a mid-game tie at 5-5. Nagasaki Miu's speed was impressive, leading to a tense battle that ended 10-10. He Zhuojia seized the opportunity to win 12-10. In the second set, He Zhuojia started strongly with a 4-0 lead, fully engaged…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Tournament continued. Today's matches mainly focused on singles, with both men's and women's singles playing two rounds, followed by the finals of women's doubles and men's doubles. The first round of singles has concluded, with the Chinese national team performing well in the women's singles quarter-finals, successfully advancing five players to the quarter-finals. However, two male singles players, Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng, were eliminated. Moving on to the singles competition, we have reached the quarter-finals, where the focus is now on the women's singles. There is an internal battle within the Chinese team, with the No. 5 seed Qian Tianyi facing Chen Yi. In the previous round, Chen Yi had a major breakthrough, defeating the top seed Hina Hayata. The top three seeds have all been eliminated, with No. 2 Mima Ito and No. 3 Miyuu Kihara being eliminated earlier. Qian Tianyi also swept Indian player Manika Batra. The match began with Qian Tianyi leading 3-0 at the start, playing well in the first three rallies, serving and attacking successfully, and decisively receiving serves to open a 7-1 lead, playing smoothly. Chen Yi then launched a counterattack, displaying her own ability to hold her ground, improving the quality of individual shots, catching up to an 8-8 tie, with a low trajectory in her pulls, very proactive, and won the game 11-9 in a reversal. In the second set, Qian Tianyi still led 4-2 at the beginning of the stage, but Chen Yi quickly opened the situation through holding her…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the WTT Star Challenge in Doha will continue with fierce competition. Chinese table tennis stars such as Qian Tianyi and Zong Geeman, along with other national team mainstays, will face off against top international players from countries like Germany, Slovenia, and Japan in men's and women's singles and doubles events. Although CCTV5 and CCTV5+ have not scheduled live broadcasts of the table tennis events today, fans can still follow the two championship matches featuring the national team tonight through other means. In the women's singles round of 1/8 finals at 4:00 PM, Qian Tianyi will face Scarlett Akula. As the leading figure of the national team in this event, Qian Tianyi has an overall advantage in strength and is expected to advance to the women's singles quarterfinals without much difficulty. In the men's singles round of 1/8 finals at 4:35 PM, Xiang Peng will compete against Matsuura Kakeru, with both players having similar strengths, making it uncertain who will advance to the next round. At the same time, in another women's singles round of 1/8 finals, Chen Yi will challenge Hina Hayata, a Japanese table tennis star who holds a significant advantage in terms of strength, making it difficult for the young Chinese player Chen Yi to overcome her opponent. In the women's singles round of 1/8 finals at 5:10 PM, He Zhuojia will face Szocs Bernadette, where the national team's main player will encounter a strong Romanian opponent, presenting a considerable challenge for He Zhuojia. In the men's singles round of 1/8 finals at…

The fiery battlefield of table tennis is about to embark on a new chapter, focusing on the Doha Star Challenge. Our Qian Tianyi stands at a crossroads of fate, ready to embark on this journey filled with uncertainties. The main players of the national table tennis team are currently focused on winter training in Hainan, so for this trip to Doha, our lineup is mainly about "training newcomers." This undoubtedly puts Qian Tianyi at the center of the stage, making her one of the focal points of the event. For her, this match is not just an ordinary contest, but more like a crucial game that determines the direction of her destiny. From January 8th, the Doha court will be ignited by the passion of table tennis, continuing until the 11th, where the glory of the champion will be born on this land. Do you know, my dear friends? Looking at the lineup from the world rankings, there are quite a few opportunities hidden for Qian Tianyi! Many of the top ten female players have chosen to "rest," such as several major players from the national team, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, and other strong players like Zheng Yijing, Ito Mima, etc., are not on the list for this competition. Even among the top 20 players in the world, many have backed out, like Polikarova, Diaz, Tian Zhixi, Yuan Jia'nan, and the absence of these players has made Qian Tianyi's path to the championship seem much wider. However, don't be too happy too early, my dear friends!…

On January 9, 2025, the Star Challenge in Doha continued, with Chinese table tennis players achieving success in singles matches. Qian Tianyi defeated South Korean player Kim Na-young 3-1, while Japanese men's team top seed Tomokazu Harimoto advanced by sweeping German player Wolter without any upsets. In the women's singles 1/16 final, Qian Tianyi faced off against South Korean player Kim Na-young. Qian Tianyi is a left-handed player who has been focused on by the coaching staff, especially suitable for doubles play. She forms a stable lineup with Chen Xingtong and maintains a high win rate in international competitions. In the first ranking event of the new year, the main players were absent, with Chen Xingtong not registering. Qian Tianyi partnered with Shi Xunyao in women's doubles but did not participate in mixed doubles, leaving opportunities for other young players. Qian Tianyi also has impressive singles results, ranked 11th in the world in women's singles, which speaks volumes. After this event, she should be able to return to the top ten if everything goes as expected. Her main competitors include Tomokazu Harimoto and others. She previously advanced to the second round by default and now faces Kim Na-young, who is ranked 32nd. As a local South Korean player, Kim Na-young is currently being heavily cultivated by the coaching staff, but her achievements are average at best. It's worth noting that Kim Na-young is participating in three events. She lost in mixed doubles with partner Lin Zhongxun to Huang Youzheng/Shi Xunyao, met teammates in women's doubles with partner Liu Hana, and…

Live Table Tennis Schedule on CCTV5: January 8th Program Schedule for CCTV5 and CCTV5+!‌ By He Tanzhang Jiaodao, January 8, 2025 at 05:56 Beijing time, January 8th. Today's CCTV program schedule is as follows, mainly featuring the 28th round of CBA league matches. Additionally, the main event of the table tennis star challenge begins today, with players such as Qian Tianyi, Kuai Man, and Xiang Peng making their debuts. Due to broadcasting rights issues for table tennis, CCTV has not arranged any live broadcasts for table tennis; only the evening CBA broadcast is scheduled. Let's take a look at the program schedule and sports briefings.‌ Today's CCTV5 Program Schedule Today's CCTV5+ Program Schedule The CBA league has now entered its 28th round, with Guangsha men's basketball team recently achieving a four-game winning streak and ranking first with 23 wins and 4 losses. The dark horse Shanxi men's basketball team follows closely in second place. There are a total of six CBA games today, with CCTV5 broadcasting Guangsha men's basketball team's home game against Beijing men's basketball team. Currently, Beijing men's basketball team ranks fourth with 19 wins and 7 losses. Whether they can maintain their top-four position depends on whether they can defeat Guangsha men's basketball team tonight. Additionally, Guangsha men's basketball team's new signing, Boban, will make his debut tonight. Who do you think will win?‌ On the other side, the star challenge, although the main force of the national table tennis team did not participate, it also provides more young players with the opportunity to prove themselves, while…